Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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You really have to have their monoleafs. The Cal Trac bars do not work up to their potential with s multi leaf type spring.
Here's Caltrac monos, bars and QA-1 shocks...
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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When running Caltracs the split mono's are recommended. Seems like more people have better results & consistancy with running the mono's. I have the Caltracs/ -1" split monos' & the caltrac shocks on my Challenger. I haven't tested it yet. Still in the building process. The trick is running a very loose front end for transfer.
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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Even with the -1 springs & the 315's on I still will probably make it sit a little lower. Won't know until I get the driver train & eveything else installed to get the correct ride height.
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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One of the caltracs mounted.
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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i have the XHD springs in my 68 Satellite with the Caltracs,1.53 60' is my best off the footbrake.i have the rancho rear shock set to #9 on the strip #4 or 5 on the street rides fine.i did fit their aluminium front bush. qa1 on front set full loose at the strip.though i do have small block front bars
Tex
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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and how about one last one.... oh, that's right, I also installed in an 8 point roll bar purchased from S&W. Excellent piece from them. Dave
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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looks nice Dave, by the way i leave mine preloaded at all times
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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Nice I've just bought a 67 R/T, just waiting for it to be shipped. I just run SS springs and 9way ranchos on my Dart. Mick
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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I'm going to have to post of pic of my 67 tomorrow. I also have caltracs going in with 325/50/15 MT's on stock widened rims.
Very cool. As you might have guessed, I have the same size tires as well, on 15x10 prostars. Have tons of room up in there after doing the mini tubs a couple years back. Looking forward to seeing your pics!
Dave
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Re: Caltrac question... monos or xhd leafs?
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The trick is running a very loose front end for transfer.
Not necessarily. I found out the hard way that too loose up front can cause you major traction issues w/ Cal-Tracs on a 9 sec car. On a slower car, yes you need quick transfer. Not so much on others.
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