Caltracs and split mono leaf install
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06/20/18 10:19 PM
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I just bought a set of split mono leafs and caltrac bars for my cuda that I'm in the middle of installing. I put the front caltrac bar bracket on the front of the leaf spring and when I go to put the front spring hanger over the bracket, I have about 1/8" of play side to side and only three threads showing on the bolt. Is this normal? Stock factory spring hangers. I didn't tighten anything down, but I find it hard to believe that the spring hanger is meant to be cranked in until it is tight and there is no play.
1973 Cuda 528 all aluminum Hemi, 4 speed, 3.23 Sure-Grip,
(JA5) Silver Frost Metallic
1973 Challenger Rallye 340
1985 W150 Power Ram prospector
1986 Camaro IROC-Z 305 tpi
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Re: Caltracs and split mono leaf install
[Re: 73cuda340]
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06/20/18 11:01 PM
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I had a local 8.5 guy who knows some of the fastest leaf spring guys in the country, first thing he did was tighten everything up...In 4 passes I went from blowing the tires off to pulling the fronts.
I did not question what he did...
2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.
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Re: Caltracs and split mono leaf install
[Re: 73cuda340]
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06/20/18 11:52 PM
06/20/18 11:52 PM
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I just bought a set of split mono leafs and caltrac bars for my cuda that I'm in the middle of installing. I put the front caltrac bar bracket on the front of the leaf spring and when I go to put the front spring hanger over the bracket, I have about 1/8" of play side to side and only three threads showing on the bolt. Is this normal? Stock factory spring hangers. I didn't tighten anything down, but I find it hard to believe that the spring hanger is meant to be cranked in until it is tight and there is no play. I would not want to crush that I would give Calvert a call first thing in the morning it might be something as simple as a couple washers and a longer Bolt
In the 8s N/A.with Brett miller W8's 5.07 at 133 at 2700lb
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Re: Caltracs and split mono leaf install
[Re: 73cuda340]
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06/21/18 04:53 PM
06/21/18 04:53 PM
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Once tightened, there should be roughly 1/16" of side gap, as so nothing binds and can pivot freely. The bolt looks to be a bit short in the pic.
1970 'Cuda,Lime Light,499 Indy S/R's 10.70's @125,street driven ALOT! 1966 Barracuda 360,now a 5spd,Hemi Orange,Hot Rod Air, New daily driver-2003 Ram 2500 Cummins 5.9 '69 Valiant 2-dr, sleeper! New project---1938 Dodge truck, plan is a 360 with a A500, AC, Calvert rear susp., rack and pinion front with coils.
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Re: Caltracs and split mono leaf install
[Re: johnnycuda]
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06/21/18 06:52 PM
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I called calvert and they said that it is normal; 1/16" side gap as posted earlier. The bolt in the picture is the same length as the factory bolt. I just grabbed some bolts that are 1/2" longer to replace those.
1973 Cuda 528 all aluminum Hemi, 4 speed, 3.23 Sure-Grip,
(JA5) Silver Frost Metallic
1973 Challenger Rallye 340
1985 W150 Power Ram prospector
1986 Camaro IROC-Z 305 tpi
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