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Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? #948156 03/11/11 02:52 AM 03/11/11 02:52 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA 493_DART OP master
493_DART OP master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	Why couldnt a guy remove a leaf or 2 on the Super stock springs and use them with Caltrac bars ? Anyone tried this ?

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948157 03/11/11 08:05 AM 03/11/11 08:05 AM
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dbran451 mopar D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 654 ohio	I did that several years ago removed one leaf on each spring has worked for me

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: dbran451] #948158 03/11/11 08:19 AM 03/11/11 08:19 AM
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493_DART OP master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	Quote: I did that several years ago removed one leaf on each spring has worked for me ok ... no problems ? car hooks consistent ? are you using a T brake ?

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948159 03/11/11 07:20 PM 03/11/11 07:20 PM
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dbran451 mopar D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 654 ohio	I normally foot break but have a tbrake and do play with it on occasion 60 foots are low 1.40s and have been in the high 1.30s there seems to be very little difference between the two, the wheels do get a little higher with the brake 6524807-0002.jpg (76 downloads)

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: dbran451] #948160 03/11/11 09:54 PM 03/11/11 09:54 PM
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kilroy super stock Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 862 Iowa State fan	Ok to steal show a little, so than equal amount of leafs on both sides or leave 1 extra in the right side as you would without caltracs? 1973 Charger, former SE, former auto I'm not trying to be difficult, it comes naturally....

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: kilroy] #948161 03/12/11 12:37 AM 03/12/11 12:37 AM
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Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: Hot 340] #948162 03/12/11 05:13 AM 03/12/11 05:13 AM
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493_DART OP master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	I was discussing this with an local mopar guy and we were saying ... why wouldnt this work ?? Seems like you just need a NON stiff leaf spring to work with the Caltracs...... yes? Ive already got the Rancho 9 ways on mine so ...

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948163 03/12/11 09:51 AM 03/12/11 09:51 AM
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dbran451 mopar D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 654 ohio	I removed one leaf from each side the springs are just there to hold the weight not for traction.I also clamped the leafs

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: dbran451] #948164 03/12/11 09:57 AM 03/12/11 09:57 AM
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blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	on a 6 or 7 leaf spring that is only removing a short section that would only effect the front segment relating to windup.

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: blownzoom440] #948165 03/13/11 05:53 AM 03/13/11 05:53 AM
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493_DART OP master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	Quote: on a 6 or 7 leaf spring that is only removing a short section that would only effect the front segment relating to windup. yet the guy above is doing it with success...... so have you tried this yourself ?

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948166 03/13/11 08:11 AM 03/13/11 08:11 AM
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Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	He didn't say WHICH leaf was removed... Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948167 03/13/11 09:42 AM 03/13/11 09:42 AM
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Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948168 03/13/11 10:13 AM 03/13/11 10:13 AM
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blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	Quote: Quote: on a 6 or 7 leaf spring that is only removing a short section that would only effect the front segment relating to windup. yet the guy above is doing it with success...... so have you tried this yourself ? no but i will sure think about it.i have 3800# springs and could take out even more maybe.[3 leaves]i will try to find a pic of my springs to post. ft segment driver side. 6527721-100_2091.jpg (66 downloads) Last edited by METAL STORM; 03/13/11 10:31 AM.

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948169 03/13/11 10:29 AM 03/13/11 10:29 AM
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blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	the full stack on ps side. 6527738-100_2093.jpg (98 downloads)

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: blownzoom440] #948170 03/13/11 10:42 AM 03/13/11 10:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,992 Anoka County, MN L Leigh master
Leigh master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,992 Anoka County, MN	I'm thinking that you are going to want to duplicate the mono leaf they sell, only with multiple leafs. i.e., full length segments from front eye to rear eye, stopping when you achieve the correct checking rate, to support the rear of the car.

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: Leigh] #948171 03/13/11 10:54 AM 03/13/11 10:54 AM
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Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: Leigh] #948172 03/14/11 02:54 AM 03/14/11 02:54 AM
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493_DART OP master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	Quote: I'm thinking that you are going to want to duplicate the mono leaf they sell, only with multiple leafs. i.e., full length segments from front eye to rear eye, stopping when you achieve the correct checking rate, to support the rear of the car. how can i estimate the spring rate ? or would it be a trial and error deal

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: 493_DART] #948173 03/14/11 07:20 AM 03/14/11 07:20 AM
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blownzoom440 B Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8,647 ELYRIA,OH	i woud think a front to raer % of total weight would be a start.i think removing 1/2 of the springs would be a place to start.i believe it is the first 2 or 3 springs that hold the car weight.i am just quessing tho.

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: blownzoom440] #948174 03/16/11 11:23 PM 03/16/11 11:23 PM
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Kiddart pro stock K Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,560 Michigan	what happened?? was waiting ti hear some more good talk on this. I could save a bunch of cash with this idea Thank you Kiddart

Re: Mod SS springs for Caltracs ? [Re: Kiddart] #948175 03/17/11 12:46 AM 03/17/11 12:46 AM
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493_DART OP master Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,384 Worst Weather USA	id like to hear some more too i hope to order my caltracs soon

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