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custom shock length with relocated leafsprings.??
#1672351
09/16/14 06:17 PM
09/16/14 06:17 PM
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Barboursville, VA
belvedere383
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I recently did the mini tub and moved the leaf springs inboard on my 65' Belvedere. I ordered the springs -1 inch ride height and have a 1/2 inch lowering spacer installed. With the factory dimension shocks it only left me with maybe 1 inch of usable travel.
My question is do you have to order custom shocks for the application or do Strange, Afco, or QA1 sell something that will fit?
65' Belvedere
496'' Stroker
Indy Heads
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Re: custom shock length with relocated leafsprings.??
[Re: belvedere383]
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09/16/14 06:41 PM
09/16/14 06:41 PM
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Metro Detroit
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I am cheap, so I went with the Calvert (Rancho) single adjustables...called them, told them my static, extended and compressed heights, they sent me shocks....
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Re: custom shock length with relocated leafsprings.??
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#1672353
09/16/14 06:43 PM
09/16/14 06:43 PM
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Barboursville, VA
belvedere383
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That doesn't sound like a bad idea, I would really like to have a set of double adjustables for this build.
65' Belvedere
496'' Stroker
Indy Heads
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Re: custom shock length with relocated leafsprings.??
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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09/16/14 07:00 PM
09/16/14 07:00 PM
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Barboursville, VA
belvedere383
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I had the ranchos on it when it ran that number a few years ago. Since then I have done a few suspension mods, put an auto in it, changed the rear to a 9 in, changed camshaft and ported heads and added a plate kit to it. Would the single adjustable still suffice for me ?(serious question not trying to be smart)
65' Belvedere
496'' Stroker
Indy Heads
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Re: custom shock length with relocated leafsprings.??
[Re: belvedere383]
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09/16/14 07:13 PM
09/16/14 07:13 PM
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Romeo MI
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Quote:
I had the ranchos on it when it ran that number a few years ago. Since then I have done a few suspension mods, put an auto in it, changed the rear to a 9 in, changed camshaft and ported heads and added a plate kit to it. Would the single adjustable still suffice for me ?(serious question not trying to be smart)
Probably not due to you making more power and the spray..
a lot of guys running them are right at the max setting
so it doesnt leave anything left for adjusting...
you would be better off with some quality shocks
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Re: custom shock length with relocated leafsprings.??
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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09/16/14 07:26 PM
09/16/14 07:26 PM
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Barboursville, VA
belvedere383
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OK well I will call afco or qa1 tomorrow and see what they have to say.
Thanks for the info.
65' Belvedere
496'' Stroker
Indy Heads
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Re: custom shock length with relocated leafsprings.??
[Re: belvedere383]
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09/17/14 01:11 AM
09/17/14 01:11 AM
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Great Neck,LI,new york
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I recently purchased a set of Vi-king double adjustable shocks. Also will change the front top mount to eliminate the shock stud that comes into the engine compartment. Worked with Chris to determine the dimentions I needed up front,and added the more aggressive valving for the rear. I believe gains could be seen even with cars in the 11's 
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