cuda offset rear shackle kit
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08/23/20 07:40 PM
08/23/20 07:40 PM
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sixpacksteve
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looking to find something without cutting the frame in front. didn't someone make a kit to offset the front of shackle 2"?
Hell Hath No Fury Like Mine
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Re: cuda offset rear shackle kit
[Re: BDW]
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08/25/20 05:17 AM
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UCUDANT
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http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/rearsusp/12.html They only listed front offset spring hangers for E bodies with SS springs when i bought mine (they would be longer and not work with stock springs). The A body front offset spring hangers had 2 holes and you can flip em upside down side to side etc.... and change ride height Morroso spring perches have the correct size hole. (The MP ones had too large of a locator hole)
Last edited by UCUDANT; 08/25/20 06:32 PM.
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Re: cuda offset rear shackle kit
[Re: 71rag]
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08/26/20 10:40 AM
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Watching Roadkill, the episode with the "vanishing paint" challenger, they turned that car into a road course machine. They mentioned that they welded a plate to the front hanger that went inboard and mounted the shackle mount to that. That allowed them to move the springs in and get more tire clearance. Now, if you are a member of MotorTrend streaming, you can watch the episodes where they actually build the car. That show is called Roadkill Garage. I think there are 2 episodes for the build of that car. I don't subscribe so I haven't seen them. I thought that was an inexpensive way to take care of the front mount.
Or you can do the opposite too, weld a plate to the outer side so you dont have to mess with the mount. Just drill 4 new holes to mount to the frame. I think this is the way they did it, if I remember correctly.
Roadkill S4 Ep. 16
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Re: cuda offset rear shackle kit
[Re: sixpacksteve]
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08/26/20 11:19 AM
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jbc426
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I have Dr Diff's inboard spring hanger kit and 3200 lbs SS Springs on my 3700 lbs 1970 'Cuda. There were no fitment issues, and they don't hit the rear valance. I used a narrower1967 B-Body Dana 60. I am able to fit 325/50-15 Nitto Drag Radials without rubbing.
Last edited by jbc426; 08/27/20 12:25 PM. Reason: correction to year of rear end.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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