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Post by derbyboy13 on Sept 4, 2011 17:55:46 GMT -5
well I got a question.. its not just for shockers.. but I was thinking since they have a long back and hard bumpers
what do you guys think about running or not running a back bumper..
and why do people not run one.. to keep pressure off the frame rails?
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Post by chunk31 on Sept 4, 2011 18:13:41 GMT -5
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Post by Wreckandrace on Sept 5, 2011 4:22:50 GMT -5
its gonna get canoed lower, dont really know how to get the back lower, id like it lower too, its only got 5 leafs cant flat leaf and the shackles arent flipped and i cant chain humps, so any other ideas would be nice.... and no i cant bolt to floor.... its also gonna get a weaker steel backed bumper for the back or a slightly modded aluminum backed one, mainly so i can make sure to save this one to put on the front of other cars, and i dont wanna cut this one down to short so its stilll usable for a front bumper Smaller tires and solid short shocks...
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Post by Biff on Sept 5, 2011 18:42:11 GMT -5
any ideas on the steering?
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Post by XtremeMopar#307 on Sept 5, 2011 19:41:08 GMT -5
its gonna get canoed lower, dont really know how to get the back lower, id like it lower too, its only got 5 leafs cant flat leaf and the shackles arent flipped and i cant chain humps, so any other ideas would be nice.... and no i cant bolt to floor.... its also gonna get a weaker steel backed bumper for the back or a slightly modded aluminum backed one, mainly so i can make sure to save this one to put on the front of other cars, and i dont wanna cut this one down to short so its stilll usable for a front bumper cant use solid shocks... and for tires, they have to be DOT approved.... ill keep my eyes open Smaller tires and solid short shocks...
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Post by Biff on Sept 6, 2011 21:59:12 GMT -5
any ideas on the steering? ?
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Post by dm440c on Sept 7, 2011 12:26:21 GMT -5
any ideas on the steering? what about it?
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Post by XtremeMopar#307 on Sept 7, 2011 19:01:34 GMT -5
my car sits to level for my liking, i need either the back down more or the front up more not sure which? .... torsion bars are up, can turn a little more yet tho without maxing them, cant weld suspension, i do have another pair of tires like i got on the back so ill get a little more hight there...... as for getting the back lower idk what to do, cant flat leaf, shackles arent flipped, cant run solid shocks, or chain humps... or maybe its fine... what do u guys think i should do?
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Post by Black333 on Sept 7, 2011 19:17:49 GMT -5
I.m.o. you need that a$$ down. With the rules you have I would run some short skidsteer tires on the back because it sounds like that's all you can do. As for the front I like mine a little lower than we used to. I like it so the top of the bumper is right in the middle of your knee cap. Wich is about 23 inches. My opinion. Run like a s.o.b. with the front and make sure nobody is following you. Good luck.
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Post by XtremeMopar#307 on Sept 7, 2011 19:21:24 GMT -5
as of this year tires needed to be DOT approved but itll get run next year and there talking no tire rule next year... im 60 miles from the car but a buddy of mine is getting front hight for me tonite
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Post by XtremeMopar#307 on Sept 7, 2011 19:23:12 GMT -5
ok theres no bumper on the car, but itll most likely have a preran 74 newport flat on the front hardnosed to the frame.... well to the bottom of the frame he just said its only at 16 1/2 inches.... front needs more hight im thinking
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Post by Biff on Sept 7, 2011 20:46:09 GMT -5
any ideas on the steering? what about it? or not
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Post by dm440c on Sept 8, 2011 10:33:13 GMT -5
or not I mean, what is your question about the steering?
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Post by Biff on Sept 9, 2011 12:13:54 GMT -5
what kind of steering shaft, u-joint, or other method do yall use for the steering on your shockers?
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Post by Black333 on Sept 9, 2011 14:08:37 GMT -5
3/4 inch u-joint, heim joint, 3/4 cold roll shaft, quick disconnect steering wheel setup and your good to go. I.M.O.
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