Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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Just got a '67 charger. It has mono leafs and caltracs. And problems running that on the street with say a 650-700hp stroker?
Car also has connectors and a 8 point bar. Has been a race car for 40 years.
I'd like to stick an engine in it, and have a kick ass street car.
526 cubes of angry wedge, pushbutton shifted, 9 passenger killer!
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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Oh they will drive fine... but don't expect it to hook on the street at 700hp without a LOT of tire on it. Mine are a little "clunky", but nothing too terrible. You can watch a drive around video of mine and get an idea what they're like. Mine has "sliders" in the back too instead of shackles, so it amplifies any "clunking" issues... lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqJoG_2wdMQ
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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No Problems here, I have done three drag weeks on mine so far. Last year I weighed my cargo and I pack an extra 350lbs of stuff in the car on drag week and that doesn't count the passenger.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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Drive mine on the street... Spool and all... Like was said earlier loosen the shocks and back off the adjusters. I've been wondering if it would work to just pull the pins on the street. I haven't actually looked at the possibility though....
Scott
69 Satellite, 3650lb street car... Dunnuck Racing pump gas 440. Best of 10:60@127...
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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I drive mine on the street just like I race it. I need the bars adjusted the same so the car goes straight when it wheelies. Don't want to take the chance of a miss adjustment could end bad.
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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Quote:
I drive mine on the street just like I race it. I need the bars adjusted the same so the car goes straight when it wheelies. Don't want to take the chance of a miss adjustment could end bad.
ditto 
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
[Re: dizuster]
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I have square pieces of 1/4" thick polyurethane glued to the top of the springs. Eliminates most of the clatter.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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02/04/15 01:44 AM
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Oh they will drive fine... but don't expect it to hook on the street at 700hp without a LOT of tire on it.
Mine are a little "clunky", but nothing too terrible.
You can watch a drive around video of mine and get an idea what they're like. Mine has "sliders" in the back too instead of shackles, so it amplifies any "clunking" issues... lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqJoG_2wdMQ
Been driving with them with a spool for years.To give you an idea how long,,,,,,,,,mine came with the 5 way adjustables 
Buy evn with my 16.5 x 31 et streets,can't hook out of the hole 
HEMI-ITIS has no cure.
My condition is fully BLOWN!!
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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Been running Cal-Tracs and monoleaf springs on the street since 2003 I think. No problems...w/ a spool too.  You won't be able to hook on the street, but at the track it'll work great.
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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jersey
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Thanks Guys. I don't mind a harsh ride, or noises from parts. my concern was would it hurt anything on the street, as i wan't sure if this was more of a "race" setup and wouldn't be able to handle stresses of street driving over potholes and crappy street. looks like i'm good to go, just get some good shocks! 
526 cubes of angry wedge, pushbutton shifted, 9 passenger killer!
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Re: Mono leafs and caltracs on the street?
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Don't worry,,,,,,,,,,,the car already makes noises
HEMI-ITIS has no cure.
My condition is fully BLOWN!!
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For the street set the shocks on 1 and back off the adj.bar a bit and you`re golden. 
