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E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? #670804 04/15/10 05:57 PM 04/15/10 05:57 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 466 Ohio F fiddlestix OP mopar
fiddlestix OP mopar F Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 466 Ohio	I am building a 70 Challenger with a b-body rear with 1" offset shackles and hangers. What does everyone do with the rear valence shackle clearance. If anyone has pictures please post them also. Thanks!!

Re: E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? [Re: fiddlestix] #670805 04/15/10 06:02 PM 04/15/10 06:02 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,024 In the twisties R RokketRide super gas
RokketRide super gas R Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,024 In the twisties	I had the MP offset hangers and shackles on a 70 Cuda, never touched the valance.

Re: E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? [Re: RokketRide] #670806 04/15/10 06:07 PM 04/15/10 06:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 466 Ohio F fiddlestix OP mopar
fiddlestix OP mopar F Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 466 Ohio	I forgot to mention these are super stock leaf springs if that makes a difference. That would be great if the shackles don't touch RokketRide. I could smooth over the valence pan and get rid of the clearance cuts in the pan.

Re: E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? [Re: fiddlestix] #670807 04/15/10 06:25 PM 04/15/10 06:25 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,727 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,727 Florida	I had to trim my Challenger valance braces to use the Dr Diff 1" relo kit. It was required because of the extra braces around the cut-outs. I believe the good Dr says you don't need any mods for the standard valance. Give him a call.

Re: E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? [Re: fiddlestix] #670808 04/15/10 07:17 PM 04/15/10 07:17 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	I have MP offset shackels on both of my cars and there was no interference issues with rear valances with cutouts. I know DR D shackels are offset more.

Re: E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? [Re: BDW] #670809 04/15/10 07:26 PM 04/15/10 07:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	Quote: I had to trim my Challenger valance braces to use the Dr Diff 1" relo kit. It was required because of the extra braces around the cut-outs. I believe the good Dr says you don't need any mods for the standard valance. Give him a call. Like the man says...Superstock springs, DR.D.offset shackles, and exhaust cutouts in the valance will need the braces cut back to clear the shackle. A pain to do laying under the car...but a job that HAS to be done. Last edited by superwrench; 04/15/10 07:27 PM.

Re: E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? [Re: superwrench] #670810 04/15/10 07:42 PM 04/15/10 07:42 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,727 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,727 Florida	Here's what I did, you might be able to get away with less. 5927703-valancecut.jpg (177 downloads)

Re: E-body offset shackles + rear valence?? [Re: BDW] #670811 04/15/10 07:54 PM 04/15/10 07:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 466 Ohio F fiddlestix OP mopar
fiddlestix OP mopar F Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 466 Ohio	Thanks for the help guys. I don't know what brand my shackles are, but the offset looks to be right at 1".

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