Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
US car inboard spring kit #2108815
07/12/16 04:28 PM
07/12/16 04:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,050
Niles , Ohio
T
therocks Offline OP
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks  Offline OP
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
T

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,050
Niles , Ohio
Anyone use their kit?Thinking about getting one for the 65.Looks like that the front will be easy and pretty much where it is supposed to be when you bolt it to the old hanger spot and then weld it in.Have the MP kit but havent installed it yet.Rocky

Last edited by therocks; 07/12/16 04:29 PM.

Chrysler Firepower
Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: therocks] #2108829
07/12/16 04:53 PM
07/12/16 04:53 PM
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,751
Graham, WA
P
Polarapete Offline
top fuel
Polarapete  Offline
top fuel
P

Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,751
Graham, WA
I have not seen the US tool kit, but it may be more refined than the MP kit you already have. And it must be better than the one I made for my Coronet in 1980, it was very heavy duty (I always over engineer stuff). I would use the one you have.


1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: therocks] #2108837
07/12/16 05:04 PM
07/12/16 05:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,828
Ontario, Canada
S
Stanton Offline
Don't question me!
Stanton  Offline
Don't question me!
S

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,828
Ontario, Canada
When you get the kit, make sure the plates are square - the welding process will have pulled the plates in at less than 90*.

They are very "robust".

When you order them, have them put multiple spring hanger holes in (no extra cost).

The ability to bolt them into position for welding is debatable. Sure it holds them in for welding BUT it also eliminates the ability to weld down the outer side of the frame rail.

Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: therocks] #2108966
07/12/16 08:58 PM
07/12/16 08:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,100
Tucson, AZ
Ramrod39 Offline
My New Title
Ramrod39  Offline
My New Title

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,100
Tucson, AZ
Originally Posted By therocks
Anyone use their kit?Thinking about getting one for the 65.Looks like that the front will be easy and pretty much where it is supposed to be when you bolt it to the old hanger spot and then weld it in.Have the MP kit but havent installed it yet.Rocky


Hey Rocks -
You got a link to that kit? I'm wondering about getting one for my '65. Couldn't find it myself.

Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: therocks] #2109070
07/12/16 11:24 PM
07/12/16 11:24 PM
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,828
Ontario, Canada
S
Stanton Offline
Don't question me!
Stanton  Offline
Don't question me!
S

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,828
Ontario, Canada
Quote:
Couldn't find it myself


Google is your friend. Here's a hint ... made by US Car Tool

Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: Stanton] #2109201
07/13/16 02:47 AM
07/13/16 02:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,100
Tucson, AZ
Ramrod39 Offline
My New Title
Ramrod39  Offline
My New Title

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,100
Tucson, AZ
Originally Posted By Stanton
Quote:
Couldn't find it myself


Google is your friend. Here's a hint ... made by US Car Tool




Thank you for your helpful response. I've been to the US Car Tool web site this evening (twice) and was unable to locate a sales page for an early B Body spring relocation kit.

Maybe you can help me out. Or maybe you can just contribute more smart - a** comments...

Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: Ramrod39] #2109217
07/13/16 06:14 AM
07/13/16 06:14 AM
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 270
Missouri
Big_E Offline
enthusiast
Big_E  Offline
enthusiast

Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 270
Missouri
This should be it. Scroll down the page; Kit

Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: therocks] #2109252
07/13/16 10:27 AM
07/13/16 10:27 AM
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,828
Ontario, Canada
S
Stanton Offline
Don't question me!
Stanton  Offline
Don't question me!
S

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,828
Ontario, Canada
Look at that, right there in the "spring location kits" section !!!

Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: Stanton] #2109268
07/13/16 11:15 AM
07/13/16 11:15 AM
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 19,237
north of coder
moparx Offline
"Butt Crack Bob"
moparx  Offline
"Butt Crack Bob"

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 19,237
north of coder
Originally Posted By Stanton

The ability to bolt them into position for welding is debatable. Sure it holds them in for welding BUT it also eliminates the ability to weld down the outer side of the frame rail.

possibly a few plug welds through the outer plate would do the trick ?
beer

Re: US car inboard spring kit [Re: therocks] #2109299
07/13/16 12:21 PM
07/13/16 12:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,050
Niles , Ohio
T
therocks Offline OP
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks  Offline OP
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
T

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,050
Niles , Ohio
Ramrod thats the kit.Has multiple holes for springs if I read it right.Thinkyg that bolting it in makes it pretty strong.Look at the plates now just bolted in and holds the spring.Looks like it dosent have to be cut as much as the MP kit also.Rocky


Chrysler Firepower






Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1