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Front coil over conversions? #2702554
10/01/19 10:28 AM
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justinp61 Offline OP
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Is anyone here running the Hemi Denny conversion on a A body?

http://moparsuspension.com/suspensi...ntrol+arm+torsion+bar+eliminator+kit.php

Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: justinp61] #2704498
10/07/19 08:41 AM
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I have been running his complete k member conversion for a couple of years. Really stable at speed and easy to adjust and work on. Denny is great to work with as well.


72 Dart 500" low deck Indy SR heads. 10.40 @129 best so far
Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: dart440_72] #2704503
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I looked at those after I bought one from Alterkation , looks like a nice piece ..

I bought the one from Gerst on my 67 ..


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Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: bigdad] #2704631
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I talked to Denny the other day and he said about 3" of travel at the wheel.

Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: justinp61] #2704665
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HDk (Hemi Denny) seems to have a great reputation. I'm gonna order a complete front end next week. He has been amazing to communicate with, answers all questions quickly.


1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual
Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: ProSport] #2704727
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He comes across as a genuine, nice guy, if I ever go tube K member it'll be his.

Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: justinp61] #2704730
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Just remember the option is always there to weld in new front frame rails and put things where you want them.


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Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: pittsburghracer] #2704736
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Originally Posted by pittsburghracer
Just remember the option is always there to weld in new front frame rails and put things where you want them.


If this was a race car it would have a strut front end on it.

I'm considering building my 65 Dart for the street car series that runs local. It would a Pro Street type deal, four link, big tire with a strut front and a LOT lighter than the 69 is.

Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: justinp61] #2704842
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What front spring rates are ya'll running?

Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: mopowers] #2704867
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Mine is #450


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Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: bigdad] #2705311
10/09/19 09:22 PM
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I have his LCAs in my KOS Demon to allow me more room where the torsion bars were. I do not have the brace for the pivot pin cause I don't I need it. He made me a couple pins that work with the stock K-frame, and you weld a brace "washer" where the pins usually waller out the K frame. Care must be taken to get that doubler welded in the right place to keep the LCAs aligned properly.

I think I have 400 or 450# 8" springs on the DA Viking shocks.

Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: Airwoofer] #2705887
10/11/19 12:24 PM
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What car? How much does the front end of your car weight?


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Re: Front coil over conversions? [Re: caper] #2706186
10/12/19 12:56 PM
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No strut car will ever handle as well as an A frame car. Struts make room for stuff, and they're a little lighter. Beyond that, they're not as good. As evidenced by road racing.

They even reintroduced A frames to Pro Stock a couple years ago.

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