Re: SS Spring A Body Shocks
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#2565851
10/18/18 11:51 AM
10/18/18 11:51 AM
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340man4ever
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Calvert Racing (the Cal-Trac guys) have a good 90/10 for the front and adjustable rears that are cost effective and work You might give them a call and they can set you up
Last edited by 340man4ever; 10/18/18 11:53 AM.
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Re: SS Spring A Body Shocks
[Re: A/MP]
#2565885
10/18/18 01:00 PM
10/18/18 01:00 PM
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Posts: 11,725 Portage,michigan
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I went 9’s( and the car was remarkably consistent) in a 3350 pound Duster on 002/003 leafs and CE 3 way shocks at all 4 corners. Fronts set at 90/10, rears i had staggered settings, buts its been awhile now and i forget just how i had them, know left rear was looser, and right rear tighter. Had the car forever and never had the need to change shocks because of any hooking issues. Car went 1.34/1.37 60 foot depending on weather. Only issue was with wheelstands, which could be dealth with using limiters, hanging weight, or rear air pressure.
69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, low 10.30’s 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.56 at 104.17
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Re: SS Spring A Body Shocks
[Re: A/MP]
#2566005
10/18/18 04:32 PM
10/18/18 04:32 PM
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383man
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Well I am still old school and cheap since I live on disability. I just run SS springs and the longer MP shocks. Not the greatest 60 but for a street car raced on pump through the full exh and just SS springs I guess its not to bad. Running 10.70's my best 60 is a 1.50. Course that's on my 63 B-body. Ron
Last edited by 383man; 10/18/18 04:35 PM.
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Re: SS Spring A Body Shocks
[Re: A/MP]
#2566140
10/18/18 08:59 PM
10/18/18 08:59 PM
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When I bought my Rancho shocks I found them on the Summit website. There were several pages with shock lengths.
1.33 60 ft,6.21 at 110.59 in the 1/8, pump gas small block,2950lbs,drag radials,mufflers and driven to track ...
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Re: SS Spring A Body Shocks
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#2566419
10/19/18 12:25 PM
10/19/18 12:25 PM
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cdstl
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That was probably my post. '70 Duster 8.75 rear and SS springs.
Stock Duster shock specs..
Extended 21.75" Compressed 13.0" Travel 8.25"
1986 Dodge truck specs (what everyone said to find)...
X-25" C-15.6" T-9.5"
Monroe 58577 coil over (I also have a set for my Cuda)...
X-22.5" C-13.75" T-8.75"
My buddy used a set of Monroe coil over 58496 on his Demon, but he has stock springs.
X-21.25" C-13.00" T-8.25"
We used a Monroe coil over 58577. I did have to remove the sleeve at the top to fit the upper shock bolt through. Two washers on either side compress the rubber washer inside.
With that being said, the stock upper shock mounting bolt was gone and it has an after market bolt in that place.
We also got a longer rear rubber brake hose for a 2 wheel drive Dodge truck. I don't remember the year but I think they're all the same.
1972 Cuda 340 4 speed, 2001 Ram CTD 4x4 6 speed, 1970 Duster 408 4 speed, 1996 Ram 5.9 2x4 auto, 1965 Coronet 500
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Re: SS Spring A Body Shocks
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#2566573
10/19/18 05:12 PM
10/19/18 05:12 PM
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RapidRobert
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What about shock extensions.. the height of the springs is your issue that's what I did on a 65 dart daily driver that came to me as a roller with 003/003's. they look unsightly which may or may not be an issue (just saying) & there is "something" about you want the compressed % of the shock choice to be right (not my area, just a heads up) but iirc something about halfway compressed at rest.
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Re: SS Spring A Body Shocks
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#2566742
10/20/18 12:56 AM
10/20/18 12:56 AM
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MR_P_BODY
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I knew that Mr. Gasket had them but could not find then for a Mopar. From 30 + years ago, I remember how the SS springs would arch and the shocks could not keep up with the suspension movement, and the shocks could no longer do their job. I assume that this is still true, the longer shock keeps the tires to the ground and free from the bounce/hop. You will need stronger shocks.. if your using some sort of stock shocks you need a stiffer set up to control the axle EDIT more than likely the hop is the shocks are too short and once they top out they lift the axle housing so you need to find longer and stronger shocks or use shock extensions to try and get the correct design length and set them up at the length
Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 10/20/18 01:03 AM.
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