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Post by hondo88h on Apr 28, 2014 22:17:02 GMT -5
Rearend in a Spirit any good? It was a 2wd so it has what I believe is a Dana 20?? Some sort of key way or two piece axle? Sounds weak to me.. Anyone know a rearend about same width that would be a little stronger? Car has a 2.3 in it.. Not makin a whole lot of power..
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Post by jackedup on Apr 28, 2014 22:31:58 GMT -5
8" fits.
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Post by lilbutchusmc on Apr 29, 2014 10:27:50 GMT -5
That's what I uses. I'm not a fan of the stock AMC rears.
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Post by hondo88h on Apr 30, 2014 22:00:23 GMT -5
Thinking of using a 8.8 out of a 02 Ranger, see if that fits this weekend? What about front end? Cut off rails back to core support and put bumper shocks in rails? Or bumper shocks on side of rails, only downfall I see to hardnosing and shocks in rail will lose crossmember piece below bumper?
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Post by lilbutchusmc on May 1, 2014 12:41:51 GMT -5
Thinking of using a 8.8 out of a 02 Ranger, see if that fits this weekend? What about front end? Cut off rails back to core support and put bumper shocks in rails? Or bumper shocks on side of rails, only downfall I see to hardnosing and shocks in rail will lose crossmember piece below bumper? Get a set if 74-76 GM back brackets and shocks off a sedan. Weld & bolt to side of frame then you won't have to cut anything. Or get the front brackets/shocks off a 74-76 gremlin
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Post by hondo88h on May 3, 2014 20:22:12 GMT -5
Got the 8.8, same width backing plate to backing plate, What about welding hatch solid? Heard it will bend in front of leaf spring? Just couple plates be better?
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Post by C4 on May 3, 2014 22:05:55 GMT -5
If it's not a crust bomb, and you can run your halo to the floor above the perch, I'd run everything as solid as possible back there.
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Post by hondo88h on May 3, 2014 22:52:21 GMT -5
Rear is pretty solid but can only have window bar 6'' on roof down to hatch, cant touch halo bar, has good leaf pack in it, thinking of welding it solid and hoping for the best....
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Post by hondo88h on May 10, 2014 0:36:06 GMT -5
Should I run a rear window bar? Its on there but now I'm questioning myself?? See no other pics of cars that have them..
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Post by hondo88h on May 19, 2014 0:17:08 GMT -5
Well not a lot of tips or info on these cars.... So im winging it.. running a rear window bar, hatch welded solid, loaded vic bumper on front, welded a- arms down.. will let you know how it turns out.. derby in a week and just heard it run and sat on wheels tonight..... I might make it.....
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Post by staggerin on May 20, 2014 17:44:01 GMT -5
If you could post some pictures of build and after demo got two months for mine and not sure of what to do
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Post by 00 1/2 on May 22, 2014 14:02:57 GMT -5
If i could figure out how to post pics on here. Ive got a spirit ive been running for 2 going on 3 years now!! An its still got a ton of life left in it!!
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Post by hondo88h on May 23, 2014 6:46:47 GMT -5
Will post pics when get back on Monday...
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Post by staggerin on May 23, 2014 17:52:14 GMT -5
Thanks good luck
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Post by 04kohlhaas on Jun 29, 2014 17:41:38 GMT -5
Anymore tips on the amc spirit. Looking to build my first one
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