Re: Drilling leaf springs
[Re: Clanton]
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04/17/18 05:39 PM
04/17/18 05:39 PM
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I dont think the link bars will be an issue, but the yoke might as its already out further than recommend. Whats the recommended? 3/4"? I think mines currently 1". Will have to remeasure everything. Good call. Thanks Good time to come out with the u-joint spacer 1/2" lol just kidding.The brake hose may be short,The axle twist may hit the shock,Drive shaft may be too short.Nothing simple. Beat the heck out of the front wheel well for clearance, every Mopar stocker does that to get the 30" tire to fit.
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Re: Drilling leaf springs
[Re: mopar dave]
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04/17/18 08:31 PM
04/17/18 08:31 PM
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Beat the heck out of the front wheel well for clearance, every Mopar stocker does that to get the 30" tire to fit. Sir, please step away from the BFH
1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual
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Re: Drilling leaf springs
[Re: mopar dave]
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04/17/18 09:57 PM
04/17/18 09:57 PM
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Not the inner thats the problem. Its the outer wheel well lip. 3/4" of clearance and i'm getting 1" taller tires. I think tire would look better centered in the opening as well. Didn't really mean the inner, just a phrase. The lip is what I meant, moved mine 1-1/2 " foward at the rocker, on a smooth arc from the top, cut it out, slice it down, weld back. I used the rear lip of an old set of front fenders.
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Re: Drilling leaf springs
[Re: mopar dave]
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04/21/18 10:54 AM
04/21/18 10:54 AM
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Measured everything up to get pinion angle. Looks like i have 1* pinion angle according to the spicer calculator. http://spicerparts.com/calculators/driveline-operating-angle-calculator I only have a couple drill bits that will drill thru the springs. The larger bits will not. I'll have to take them to the machine shop to get them finished. The front segments on the car have a 1.5" arch and the ones replacing them have a 2" arch, so will the 2" arch spring set the ride height higher?
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Re: Drilling leaf springs
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04/21/18 06:55 PM
04/21/18 06:55 PM
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Those pics are before i started. I was only able to drill up to 1/4", after that drills would not cut. Gonna go look for some different drill bits tomorrow. I'm stopped for now. I pulled these springs out not paying attention to what spring came from what side. mixed up now. are they right and left side specific?
Last edited by mopar dave; 04/21/18 06:57 PM.
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