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Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies

Posted By: Dart1031

Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 12:07 AM

Does anyone have a pic of the front spring hanger in an A-body with Caltracs installed? My Dart has the springs moved inboard of the frame. The chassis shop made the spring hangers and I'm wondering if it will work the way it is, or if I have to change it. And FWIW, I bought the car this way!
Posted By: BBLM23

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 12:43 AM

I read on here that Caltrac has a set-up for the relocated springs without the bolt. I didn't have that set-up...
Posted By: n20mstr

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 04:09 AM

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Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 04:12 AM

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Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 04:14 AM

Posted By: Dart1031

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 12:33 PM

Thanks for the pics guys And thanks for the heads up, Walter. I didn't realize there were two styles. Then again Tony's pics show me what I need, lol.
Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 03:41 PM

I put them inside the frame rails

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Posted By: RobX4406

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/03/11 05:51 PM

Relocation box cantilever.

Posted By: 1967dartgt

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 12:21 AM

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I put them inside the frame rails




Do you have a pic of how you did the rear hanger?
Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 01:30 AM

Don't have one on my pc. On A-bodys I cut out the spare tire well and weld in metal to make the truck floor flat. Then i run 2x3 box tubing from frame to frame in line where the factory rear hangers were bolted in. I weld factory A-body hangers to the 2x3 box tubing making sure the leaf springs are straight from front to rear. There's just enough room to put the rear bushing back in. And i bolt the shackles back by pushing them back in toward factory frame rail. Works out good. I have a 66 coronet on the lift now. Did it different. Will take a pic and post it tomorrow when i get in. Will see if i can get a pic this weekend at the track of a-body car i did?
I also cut and re-weld the frame rails to narrow them up to match the width at the rear of the factory tubs. I dont like that they get wider as they go forward. It gets about an extra inch for tire clearance by doing it. A-bodys end up having about 16.5' for tires. 13x31's phoenix slicks fit easy. They are about 15" of section on 12" wheels. This pic show the bottom side of the frame rail after i cut it before i clamped it back together for welding. Make the bottom of the frame rail about 1/2 inch narrower than stock. After it welded i cut the top of the frame rail I move them in about 1" before welding.

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Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 01:34 AM

After the bottom is welded this is How far i move the top of the frame in before i weld it.

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Posted By: Dart1031

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 02:17 AM

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I put them inside the frame rails




That's how my car is. The springs are inboard of the frame, not inside. This is on the blue Dart you used to own, that Robbins had for a while.
Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 02:33 AM

I forgot who got that dart. You do know the welding is not guaranteed? Think i did 2x3 frame connectors welded in it too? Been racing it any???
Posted By: Dart1031

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 02:40 AM

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I forgot who got that dart. You do know the welding is not guaranteed? Think i did 2x3 frame connectors welded in it too? Been racing it any???




It was certed to 8.50, so it can't be all that bad No racing yet. Hoping for next year
Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 03:09 AM

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I put them inside the frame rails




That's how my car is. The springs are inboard of the frame, not inside. This is on the blue Dart you used to own, that Robbins had for a while.




I didnt own that car. Just did the frame connectors and think I moved in the springs??? Chris Buffington own it and painted it. I bought all of the 360/904 stuff after they blew some head gaskets by spraying it. he was going to put a BB in it. Think his funds dried up? That's when he sold it to Robbins? Rebuilt the 360/904 and put it in this dart i was building.

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Posted By: cudadoug

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/04/11 03:30 AM

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I put them inside the frame rails




Do you have a pic of how you did the rear hanger?




Ditto! I would really like to see a pic of that...
Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/05/11 02:31 PM

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I put them inside the frame rails




Do you have a pic of how you did the rear hanger?




Ditto! I would really like to see a pic of that...




Should have a pic from an a-body by tonight. This is from a 66 coronet i did about 7 years ago.

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Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/05/11 02:41 PM

Coronet pic

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Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 03:46 AM

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I put them inside the frame rails




Do you have a pic of how you did the rear hanger?




Ditto! I would really like to see a pic of that...




Here's how i do an A-body rear shackle. Weld in 2x3 box tubing from side to side. Weld the factory hanger to it. Also weld the new floor pan to 2x3 tubing.

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Posted By: buck440

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 08:20 PM

here's mine with the mancini roller kit

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Posted By: joshking440

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 08:44 PM

buy some Afco rear spring sliders. you wont be sad...

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Posted By: moparniac

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 08:51 PM

I just have offset rear hangers.
Posted By: Dart1031

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 09:43 PM

OK, here's how my rear hangers are in the Dart.....

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Posted By: Dart1031

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 09:43 PM

Another....

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Posted By: Dart1031

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 09:44 PM

And another....

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Posted By: Dart1031

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/06/11 09:49 PM

And here is the front hanger that I originally posted about. It only measures 3 1/8" ID. Does anyone know if that's enough to get the Caltrac set up in there?

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Posted By: 727builder

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/07/11 01:26 AM

I Don't know if the cal-tracs will fit in it or not? Will measure the inside of a factory hanger tomorrow and let you know. If your going to be building lots of power? I would be for re-doing that. That's not my handy work.
Posted By: Locomotion

Re: Need pics of Caltracs in A-bodies - 11/07/11 02:43 AM

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And here is the front hanger that I originally posted about. It only measures 3 1/8" ID. Does anyone know if that's enough to get the Caltrac set up in there?




Seems I recall reading a thread somewhere a while back talking about fitting a Cal-Trac set-up into the Mopar Performance 3/4" offset spring mounts. But I don't recall if they make one and/or installation required some cutting. So I would be interested in finding more info on non-stock set-ups also.
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