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I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy #547317 12/06/09 08:39 PM 12/06/09 08:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada megajoltman OP master
megajoltman OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada	I had some metal laying around so I made some spring relocation boxes for my Dart think they might be a tad to heavy and strong lol Mopar Performance one's are on the right 1969 Dart 383/727/D60 CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab Procharged 350Z

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547318 12/06/09 08:42 PM 12/06/09 08:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,783 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,783 Bitopia	Are you hauling 10yds of cement? Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547319 12/06/09 08:43 PM 12/06/09 08:43 PM
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joshking440 Lunch is on me! J Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy	1/16" - 1/4 inch....whats a few hundred thou between friends

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: joshking440] #547320 12/06/09 08:51 PM 12/06/09 08:51 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada megajoltman OP master
megajoltman OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada	Yay I wasn't paying attention again.... They will make good wheel chokes 1969 Dart 383/727/D60 CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab Procharged 350Z

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547321 12/06/09 08:58 PM 12/06/09 08:58 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,348 Mt.Vernon ,Ohio VernMotor master
VernMotor master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,348 Mt.Vernon ,Ohio	I made them just like that..been in my car for years!

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547322 12/06/09 09:03 PM 12/06/09 09:03 PM
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Michael master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,185 Bridgeport, WV	That's the way I like them--nice and strong.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: VernMotor] #547323 12/06/09 09:10 PM 12/06/09 09:10 PM
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1Bad440 mopar 1 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 691 ohio	Quote: I made them just like that..been in my car for years! Mine are the same also. My brothers car had the thin Direct Connection ones and after years of abuse the holes started to get out of round/sloppy. He had to weld plates on the sides to fix them.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: 1Bad440] #547324 12/06/09 09:27 PM 12/06/09 09:27 PM
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Bob_Coomer master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs	3/16 is about perfect, not crazy heavy and plenty strong....Those will work. But weight is always a factor I consider. But you know you wont be bending them LOL Nice work BTW [color:"red"]65 Hemi Belvedere coming soon [/color] [color:"#00FF00"]557" Indy engine 1.07 60ft 144mph in the 8th 2100 lbs package [/color]

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: Bob_Coomer] #547325 12/06/09 10:06 PM 12/06/09 10:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,688 W. Kentucky justinp61 I Live Here
justinp61 I Live Here Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,688 W. Kentucky	I used 3/16" on mine.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: justinp61] #547326 12/06/09 10:08 PM 12/06/09 10:08 PM
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dodgeboy11 super stock Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,025 Las Vegas, NV	I suppose there is a point where you can call it "too strong" but I wouldn't worry about what you have there. I don't like building things "just" strong enough.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: Bob_Coomer] #547327 12/06/09 10:11 PM 12/06/09 10:11 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada megajoltman OP master
megajoltman OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada	I had scraps laying around and I assumed they were 1/8ish not 3/16.Can tell I don't work with metal much and didn't pay attention in math class lol. I thought they were kind of heavy so I found the MP ones and yup overkill 1969 Dart 383/727/D60 CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab Procharged 350Z

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547328 12/06/09 10:44 PM 12/06/09 10:44 PM
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RobX4406 I Live Here Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central	Looks good. I'd be more concerned with a thinner junk box, aka MP parts, tearing up the holes than ever be concerned with the minimal weight difference of these over the weaker pieces. 5 lbs on the rear of the car, down low... big deal vs. the benefit. Better than haveing to redo the junk boxes over!

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547329 12/06/09 11:06 PM 12/06/09 11:06 PM
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jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,783 Bitopia	Ok , nice job of fabrication. For those concerned about wallowing out the holes in 1/8", a welded steel 1/8" flat washers before using solves that issue. And to the OP, a number of correctly positioned lightening holes would get the weight back down, and maybe look trick for the Moparts Wow crowd. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: jcc] #547330 12/06/09 11:47 PM 12/06/09 11:47 PM
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megajoltman OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada	Quote: Ok , nice job of fabrication. For those concerned about wallowing out the holes in 1/8", a welded steel 1/8" flat washers before using solves that issue. And to the OP, a number of correctly positioned lightening holes would get the weight back down, and maybe look trick for the Moparts Wow crowd. Like this doesn't it make you say WOW 1969 Dart 383/727/D60 CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab Procharged 350Z

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547331 12/06/09 11:58 PM 12/06/09 11:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,077 Oklahoma City Jwilli500 top fuel
Jwilli500 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,077 Oklahoma City	Quote: Like this doesn't it make you say WOW Last edited by Jwilli500; 12/07/09 12:00 AM.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: Jwilli500] #547332 12/07/09 12:08 AM 12/07/09 12:08 AM
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megajoltman OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada	"a number of correctly positioned lightening holes" oops my bad 1969 Dart 383/727/D60 CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab Procharged 350Z

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: megajoltman] #547333 12/07/09 12:12 AM 12/07/09 12:12 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,783 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,783 Bitopia	Quote: Quote: Ok , nice job of fabrication. For those concerned about wallowing out the holes in 1/8", a welded steel 1/8" flat washers before using solves that issue. And to the OP, a number of correctly positioned lightening holes would get the weight back down, and maybe look trick for the Moparts Wow crowd. Like this doesn't it make you say WOW "correctly" placed holes should spell "jerk" , OK you got me on that one PS don't fall for the trap I'm setting , because my next post will get this locked Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: jcc] #547334 12/07/09 02:38 AM 12/07/09 02:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada megajoltman OP master
megajoltman OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,086 The Wet Coast, Canada	Quote: Quote: Quote: Ok , nice job of fabrication. For those concerned about wallowing out the holes in 1/8", a welded steel 1/8" flat washers before using solves that issue. And to the OP, a number of correctly positioned lightening holes would get the weight back down, and maybe look trick for the Moparts Wow crowd. Like this doesn't it make you say WOW "correctly" placed holes should spell "jerk" , OK you got me on that one PS don't fall for the trap I'm setting , because my next post will get this locked Ha Ha I didn't even noticed that I am not the spelling police. My spelling is so bad sometimes even spell check can't understand what the heck I'm trying to write 1969 Dart 383/727/D60 CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab Procharged 350Z

Re: I think maybe I made the spring boxes 2 beefy [Re: 1Bad440] #547335 12/07/09 01:21 PM 12/07/09 01:21 PM
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sshemi top fuel S Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,128 sweden	Quote: Quote: I made them just like that..been in my car for years! Mine are the same also. My brothers car had the thin Direct Connection ones and after years of abuse the holes started to get out of round/sloppy. He had to weld plates on the sides to fix them. I do it like that intensionaly (sp) make the holes very long and then mount thick washers. then take to wheel alignment shop and adjust it then weld the washers to the boxes where its perfect.

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