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    Shock replacement recommendation?

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    1 hour ago, MC1of80 said:

    You can get different spring rates with the coilovers from drag racing to road course and every in between. Also get the double adjustable shock and get infinite adjustability. 

    Here is a pic of the springs in "Barn Find" the spring rates should be on the moog website. 

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    Sorry, forgot to quote ya..

    On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently? So here's what I'm thinking IF I can adjust both...these are rated for 1900-2100lbs. Which is an estimate on my front end. Stock iron headed BB is 2128lbs. 

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aax-ab2fms

    Shock replacement recommendation?

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    With no shock it sits crazy low. One issue I'm having is the spring-assisted shock (pic below) is too wide to slip up from the bottom. So I have to take everything apart to try any combo with that thing. Anyhow, I'm thinking in order to achieve the exact same height as the rear, I need adjustability. 

    The red BMR springs came in a kit I bought a long time ago for a different project... I'm certain they aren't big block rated but my thinking is this big block weighs about the same as a stock small block. 

    Any thoughts on these adjustable Coil spacers?

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    Shock replacement recommendation?

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    So I'm having a hard time believing this but wanted to see what you folks think. I installed the two inch drop spring + the new KYB shock. It dropped about 4" and was hideous (see photo). Then I tried installing the old spring assisted shock with the 2" lowering spring and now it's sitting higher than ever before (see second photo). What the heck am I forgetting here?? The previous setup had the spring assisted shock plus a coil that is several inches taller. So how can the car be higher now? I've bounced the car and it feels normal...but not settling.PXL_20240427_221451108.thumb.jpg.7bffa1c55118f078b82ac55a8f6dd9c5.jpgPXL_20240428_183821232.thumb.jpg.058a3050cbf0bb331bbcdb52d39b770b.jpg

    Shock replacement recommendation?

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    So I have changed my '72 from a stock iron 454 to everything being aluminum except the block. My car sits up too high in the front now. So I think I should do away with the spring assisted shocks that were there. I have never purchased front shocks. Seems like an important choice. I live in the mountains and do still need a stiff ride as it's curvy everywhere I go. Does anyone have a recommendation?

    Looking for outer window felts/sweeps

    in Cars and Parts For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

     

    7 hours ago, Rob Peters said:

    Jeff,

    For as much of a pain in the butt as they are to change you would be better off buying new.  No, they are not cheap but why put a set of old ones on that may be almost as brittle as the one you are taking off.

    rob

    I was having a rare "let's save money" day yesterday. I'm back to normal today....

    Moving a front fender

    in Auto Body Repair

    Posted

    11 hours ago, Dtret said:

    A lot of weight on them doors. You have to adjust a little high to allow for the length and weight. If the other door is good then you would have to adjust that to allow for the edge guards. Kinda defeats the purpose. Unless you are only putting on one. 

    Good point. Definitely don't WANT door guards at all, but after spending all the time and money painting it, I just have to roll with the pizza I've burnt. No going back. I guess I am going to try adjusting this door once again and hope for something miraculous to happen. 

    Moving a front fender

    in Auto Body Repair

    Posted

    Screenshot_20240112-173106-min.thumb.png.6dedc5973941d999f82d4ec423657cf8.pngI don't believe any panels have been replaced but I wouldn't know for sure. I painted it because my dream Monte is black. It just looks so damn good on that car. My mistake came when I removed the doors AND hinges. Didn't even mark where the hinges were. But I was able to get the passenger side perfect without damage. But the driver side door wants to sag like the hinge needs a new pin but I don't think it does. There is zero movement in the hinge. I need to find some old photos and zoom in on that gap. I BELIEVE it's always been there...but could be wrong. I do know the door sagged before I removed it because it doesn't line up with the rear fender until it closes and lifts up onto the whatchamacallit. I might just have to move the door forward and put door guards on :/

    Moving a front fender

    in Auto Body Repair

    Posted

    Yeah, the "after paint" part is killing me. I could have added some metal to the door when I had it stripped...but I figured an adjustment would be nothing. I'm likely going to go talk to someone in person...as suggested! Thanks everyone for the honesty.

    Moving a front fender

    in Auto Body Repair

    Posted · Edited by JP_AstroMan

    Hey folks. My '72 has always had an annoying gap between the door and front left fender. The gap behind the door is good, would not want it to be any larger though or else I would need door guards to fill the space! Anyhow, is it possible to loosen the fender bolts and get it to move maybe 1/8" back? Thanks for any help because I have no idea what's involved with adjusting a fender...

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