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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: Ron Silva] #468530
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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: demon440] #468531
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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: chargermop] #468532
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last one of the back. I have also lowered the car 2" ....



How close is the pass side spring to the gas tank?

Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: Ron Silva] #468533
09/16/09 09:16 AM
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67 Valiant, minitubbed and springs relocated into the frame with a Mopar kit. I used a steel rod to keep everything square until it was all tacked in place. Then you have to CUT the rod to get it out!




Nice work Wish I could get you to help me with my 66

Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: Scamp408] #468534
09/16/09 09:59 AM
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last one of the back. I have also lowered the car 2" ....



How close is the pass side spring to the gas tank?




I know with mine I had to "massage" the gas tank with a fix anything tool to make the passenger side spring fit.


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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: Ron Silva] #468535
09/16/09 10:49 AM
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When I relocated my front spring hangers, I was not satisfied with the inside unsupported hanger, and I added a gusset seen in the attached pic. Just a thought.


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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: LA360] #468536
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If you are running a fuel cell I don't think there's an issue as to whether you mount the box on the outer or inner wall of the stock frame rail. But if you are running a stock tank, I think you need to mount the box so its flush with the inner wall of the frame rail, otherwise you may have clearance issues between the leaf spring and the sides of the gas tank.

Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: Sixpak] #468537
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If you are running a fuel cell I don't think there's an issue as to whether you mount the box on the outer or inner wall of the stock frame rail. But if you are running a stock tank, I think you need to mount the box so its flush with the inner wall of the frame rail, otherwise you may have clearance issues between the leaf spring and the sides of the gas tank.



Looks tight to me

Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: Scamp408] #468538
09/16/09 06:14 PM
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I have seen instances where people will shorten the tank to clear the leaf spring.
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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: Ron Silva] #468539
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67 Valiant, minitubbed and springs relocated into the frame with a Mopar kit. I used a steel rod to keep everything square until it was all tacked in place. Then you have to CUT the rod to get it out!




that is a great way to do it!

Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: LA360] #468540
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I have seen instances where people will shorten the tank to clear the leaf spring.
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No, I spaced mine right in the middle, equal on each side, and never had any problems with the spring being to close to the tank. It never hit at all. I have went to a cell now though, not for that reason though. I figured that 9.80s on a stock tank was good but if something happen it wouldn't be good..

Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: 70dusterjohn] #468541
09/18/09 08:59 PM
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I know in my case, the factory tank isn't an issue as I will be running a fuel cell.
What plate thickness is used for the spring boxes?
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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: LA360] #468542
09/19/09 09:40 PM
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Re: Leaf Spring relocation pics? [Re: LA360] #468543
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I have a new tank in the car now so I just wanted to make sure it would be ok.Looks like its gonna be close.I want to get the tubs done so I can get the interior back in.

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