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Post by Impin Aint Easy on Sept 9, 2011 15:03:37 GMT -5
In stock shows I just undo the bolts at the firewall and it go where it wants to.. Never had a problem .. And my front end was high.
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Post by Biff on Sept 9, 2011 21:56:53 GMT -5
In stock shows I just undo the bolts at the firewall and it go where it wants to.. Never had a problem .. And my front end was high. that's interesting, i've had an issue with the steering rod coming out of the steering box and i'm running a stock show in a couple weeks and don't think i can weld a u-joint straight to the steering box.
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Post by dm440c on Sept 10, 2011 7:50:20 GMT -5
I remove the flange that bolts to the firewall, chain the column to the saddle (where the two tiny bolts are at the top), and weld in a U joint between the shaft and the slip collar at the steering box input. Looks something like this:
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Post by lucky13demo on Sept 11, 2011 20:12:20 GMT -5
i just ran my frist shocker this weekend not a bad ride but the front started to bend a little in the front between the a arms and fire wall... the problem is that i used a sbm motor and sat the motor into the big block mounts now after the run the pullys and balancer are into the cross member the mounts are ok but the cross member looks bent did anyone have this happen to them. the bumper has not gone up more then a 1/4 inch i have seem pics of the bumper as high as the roof thanks
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Post by slabs42 on Sept 12, 2011 9:05:27 GMT -5
I have a 77 monaco and im just getting into the derby world. Is this car any good for a limited weld show?
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Post by dm440c on Sept 12, 2011 14:00:45 GMT -5
i just ran my frist shocker this weekend not a bad ride but the front started to bend a little in the front between the a arms and fire wall... the problem is that i used a sbm motor and sat the motor into the big block mounts now after the run the pullys and balancer are into the cross member the mounts are ok but the cross member looks bent did anyone have this happen to them. the bumper has not gone up more then a 1/4 inch i have seem pics of the bumper as high as the roof thanks yep, they have a wicked dog leg in front of the firewall and like to bend here from big nose shots. Also the cross member likes to pinch together under the engine especially from hard side or corner shots. Seam welding helps, hardnosing the bumper helps, cage and body mount reinforcement helps, etc. but everything bends eventually. 'Tis better to give than to receive!
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Post by 4b on Sept 17, 2011 13:37:05 GMT -5
what are the best places to pin the frame on these...my last one bent right in front of the motor crossmember so im definitly putting one there...where else do you guys put them?
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Post by mopar331 on Sept 18, 2011 19:49:04 GMT -5
I was just wondering if a y framer could hold up to a shocker on the nose. Both have a pointy hardnosed will have ys plated and sub suckd tight with a dp
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Post by dm440c on Sept 19, 2011 11:51:11 GMT -5
I was just wondering if a y framer could hold up to a shocker on the nose. Both have a pointy hardnosed will have ys plated and sub suckd tight with a dp some would say yes, I'm among those who would say no. With the Y's fixed it goes from nothing to something but personally I still give the edge to a 74-78.
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Post by Impin Aint Easy on Sept 19, 2011 14:15:45 GMT -5
Save the shockers for when you cannot plate the Y
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Post by atorguson67 on Sept 19, 2011 22:57:06 GMT -5
is the 74-75 imperial sub frame stronger than a new yorker or gran fury sub>?
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Post by lazenby23 on Sept 20, 2011 4:08:37 GMT -5
imo nope
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Post by derbydriver666 on Sept 20, 2011 5:45:19 GMT -5
heres the thing......shockers bend so many different places that you better go pinning everywhere or nowhere......it all depends on how you hit or get hit that determine where they bend.....have seen them bend in the doglegs....bend up immediately in front of the a arms... kick sideways in that same spot.....down in that same spot......bend up right behind the bumper shocks .... engine cradle bends.......need i say more lol what are the best places to pin the frame on these...my last one bent right in front of the motor crossmember so im definitly putting one there...where else do you guys put them?
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Post by hotrod316 on Oct 11, 2011 19:42:11 GMT -5
how do keep them from bending behind the control arms .i welded both seems top and botom...
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Post by fordpowerforever on Oct 12, 2011 17:35:24 GMT -5
how do keep them from bending behind the control arms .i welded both seems top and botom... plating is the only way.....6"x3"x1/4" works perfect
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