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Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodge #299969
04/26/09 11:48 AM
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Picture of the project show the progress
This should take care of the ground clearance or lack of on the 63 Dodge I'm driving.
The install has taken about 10 to 12 hours which includes replacing the oil pan and plumbing in an oil accumulator. I'm real excited to drive the car next weekend to see and feel the results.
Clearance from 2 5/8 to more that 4 inches with the upgrade.
The only things left to do are hooking up the steering shaft alignment and mount the accumulator.
Thanks for taking a look

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Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodge #299971
04/26/09 01:24 PM
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Thats is very nice indeed. Great setup on a cool car. Ron

Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodg [Re: 383man] #299972
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Can I ask what lbs springs are you running in the front?


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Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodg [Re: Jacob Pitt] #299973
04/26/09 04:57 PM
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Thanks guys
the springs are 450's as Bill recommended.
They seem to be just right with this 3225 lb car.
The springs are adjusted about 1 5/8 up from the bottom of the threads to the bottom of the spring seat.
One thing I noticed the lack of was any kind of bump stop?
Anyone have an explation for this?
do the QA1's and coil overs act as the stop?
weight of the car before the upgrade 3225 less driver weight on the front wheels LF 838 25% RF 860 26.8 %
once I am done and have car off the lift I will re weight to find the weight savings and changes.
I am needing to order a bearing or shaft support for the steering linkage Monday to complete the project.
I'm about done working on the car for today until I get some more parts.

Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodg [Re: Rodney] #299974
04/26/09 05:37 PM
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what capacity is that Charlies pan???

Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodg [Re: jughed] #299975
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I filled the pan with the pick up installed and plugged, with the pan sitting on the bottom which is angled so more fluid was in the front.,It measured 8 quarts. plus 3 quarts in the accumulator I should be good to go! I just can't seem to find the right spot to mount the tank

Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodg [Re: Rodney] #299976
04/27/09 06:53 AM
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...forgot to mention that the AlterK & Wilwoods took 85 lbs off the Dart...your '63 will lose some dead weight, and drive much better

Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodge [Re: Rodney] #299977
04/27/09 07:34 AM
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lookin real fine...my alterktion has been sitting...havent worked on the car in years...youre giving me inspiration..

Re: Installation of AlterKtion front suspension 63 Dodge [Re: smokinwoody] #299978
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you have all of those beautiful part sitting around not installed on your car!??!

lets get 'n on that mopar







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