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Re: SS SPRING CARS.
[Re: MIKES_DUSTER]
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04/18/10 03:02 AM
04/18/10 03:02 AM
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aotearoa
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on the bottom hole for max tire clearence.
Last edited by rebel; 04/18/10 06:50 AM.
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Re: SS SPRING CARS.
[Re: MIKES_DUSTER]
#673222
04/18/10 12:30 PM
04/18/10 12:30 PM
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State of confusion
Thumperdart
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State of confusion
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I saw your other post and now this one and although some run hard w/ss springs, I`d save my coin and get Cal-Tacs and b done with it. It`s the LAST set of springs you`ll ever need and the quickest on the planet hands down + you can pick the ride height you`d like and use lowering blocks to dial it in if needed. 
Last edited by Thumperdart; 04/18/10 01:10 PM.
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Re: SS SPRING CARS.
[Re: Locomotion]
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04/18/10 01:50 PM
04/18/10 01:50 PM
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Mooresburg, Tn
'72CudaRacer
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Mooresburg, Tn
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mine. SS leafs with a extra leaf in the right side, no snubber, long 50/50 shocks, 11.5 X29.5 MT tires, 6 cyl torsion bars, front lowered almost on bumpers static, calvert front shocks. 60' 1.40 (best 60' 1.370), ET 6.58.
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Re: SS SPRING CARS.
[Re: '72CudaRacer]
#673225
04/18/10 02:03 PM
04/18/10 02:03 PM
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Near Reading PA USA
pinkduster
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Near Reading PA USA
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I put SS springs on my 71 Duster back around 1995. In my opiinion, they haven't sagged down a bit after all this time. I used to run the stock 14 inch rallye wheels and I thought the ride height looked okay. A year or so ago, I got bored with stock stuff and decided to start modifying the car. First on the list was wheels and tires. I got a good deal on a set of polished Centerlines. However, when I installed the Centerlines with taller rear tires, I thought the ride height just looked rediculous. So I flipped the front spring mounts to lower the ride height. I think it looks a lot better like this, but it has caused some issues. Once in a while the tires will rub the quarters. Trimmed the lip on the driver's side and installed a pinion snubber to limit travel. Also, the pinion angle will clearly need to be addressed. See the picture that I put together. The bottom two pictures are from after I flipped the front mounts. 
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Re: SS SPRING CARS.
[Re: MIKES_DUSTER]
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04/18/10 09:28 PM
04/18/10 09:28 PM
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Near Reading PA USA
pinkduster
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THANKS guys!!!!!! What makes some cars have the rears high in the air and some cars look normal??
My guess...
A-body too high = SS springs with front mount normal.
A-body normal = SS springs with front mount flipped.
B-body too high = SS springs with front mount in lower hole.
B-body normal = SS springs with front mount in upper hole.
E-bodies = I don't know. Never had one, but I imagine they are like the B-bodies.
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Re: SS SPRING CARS.
[Re: donscuda]
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04/18/10 10:19 PM
04/18/10 10:19 PM
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s e mich
ro23car
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Here's mine... It was the first day out of paint and I had the torsion bars cranked up WAY too much in front, so it might not help you see the difference. I'll see if I can find a more recent photo for you...
is that a four wheel drive 
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Re: SS SPRING CARS.
[Re: pinkduster]
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04/18/10 10:49 PM
04/18/10 10:49 PM
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Now - Port Orange,Fla. Former...
MIKES_DUSTER
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OP
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I put SS springs on my 71 Duster back around 1995. In my opiinion, they haven't sagged down a bit after all this time. I used to run the stock 14 inch rallye wheels and I thought the ride height looked okay.
A year or so ago, I got bored with stock stuff and decided to start modifying the car. First on the list was wheels and tires. I got a good deal on a set of polished Centerlines. However, when I installed the Centerlines with taller rear tires, I thought the ride height just looked rediculous. So I flipped the front spring mounts to lower the ride height. I think it looks a lot better like this, but it has caused some issues. Once in a while the tires will rub the quarters. Trimmed the lip on the driver's side and installed a pinion snubber to limit travel. Also, the pinion angle will clearly need to be addressed.
See the picture that I put together. The bottom two pictures are from after I flipped the front mounts.
What a HUGE difference!!!!  I like the new look.
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