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Post by noser23x on Nov 7, 2021 22:07:11 GMT -5
What other front sheetmetal have people used since front clips are getting so expensive? Crown vic clips fit not that they are cheap anymore but id imagine metric caprice will also fit Metric caprice stuff you have to cut some of the fender away on the inside but the do go on fairly cleanly.
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Post by shocker33 on Nov 11, 2021 8:52:53 GMT -5
How much bumper height do you usually gain by swapping metric caprice control arms onto a 74-76 impala? Also, do you swap both upper and lower or just upper? I've heard it both ways, just looking for some clarification
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Post by smashford on Nov 28, 2021 13:12:23 GMT -5
How much bumper height do you usually gain by swapping metric caprice control arms onto a 74-76 impala? Also, do you swap both upper and lower or just upper? I've heard it both ways, just looking for some clarification About inch and half...just the upper. If anything you'd want to put a 98-02 on the bottom but there's a few factors
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Post by shocker33 on Nov 29, 2021 15:51:16 GMT -5
How much bumper height do you usually gain by swapping metric caprice control arms onto a 74-76 impala? Also, do you swap both upper and lower or just upper? I've heard it both ways, just looking for some clarification About inch and half...just the upper. If anything you'd want to put a 98-02 on the bottom but there's a few factors Thanks for the reply, would this still be worth doing if you can weld 2x4 plates to lock the front suspension over just using the factory 74-76 uppers? Trying to get the most front end height possible with OEM parts
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Post by smashford on Nov 29, 2021 16:47:09 GMT -5
About inch and half...just the upper. If anything you'd want to put a 98-02 on the bottom but there's a few factors Thanks for the reply, would this still be worth doing if you can weld 2x4 plates to lock the front suspension over just using the factory 74-76 uppers? Trying to get the most front end height possible with OEM parts That's your choice, I personally don't just depends on desired height and outcome
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Post by demoboy333 on Nov 29, 2021 22:55:48 GMT -5
About inch and half...just the upper. If anything you'd want to put a 98-02 on the bottom but there's a few factors Thanks for the reply, would this still be worth doing if you can weld 2x4 plates to lock the front suspension over just using the factory 74-76 uppers? Trying to get the most front end height possible with OEM parts I cut the tab under my a arm and was right at my rules height rule with with my loader 7.50 15s on the front with all stock parts.
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Post by cheezwhiz31 on Nov 30, 2021 8:58:32 GMT -5
How much bumper height do you usually gain by swapping metric caprice control arms onto a 74-76 impala? Also, do you swap both upper and lower or just upper? I've heard it both ways, just looking for some clarification try and keep the spindle on the spring pocket where your upper ball joint goes in. I'd sacrifice an inch of height to keep it from getting hit and going under the pocket if you have the suspension too far down...
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Post by smashford on Dec 1, 2021 21:01:59 GMT -5
How much bumper height do you usually gain by swapping metric caprice control arms onto a 74-76 impala? Also, do you swap both upper and lower or just upper? I've heard it both ways, just looking for some clarification try and keep the spindle on the spring pocket where your upper ball joint goes in. I'd sacrifice an inch of height to keep it from getting hit and going under the pocket if you have the suspension too far down... This is how I run mine but I know some do some don't but I don't loose balljoints where I have seen others break them
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Post by 17 on Feb 14, 2022 19:31:43 GMT -5
Question? If you were allowed a 14 inch bumper bracket and 4 plates (6x6x1/8) fresh. Could you get away with not putting a plate behind the 14 inch bumper bracket and in front of the A-arm and use all 4 plates behind the A-arm ( 2 plates per frame rail) with out it bending much in front of A-arm? Then get 4 more plates after your heat run. I know there are alot of factors that could be used for this. Just a general idea.
75 olds 98 4door non tow package. Obviously boxed side rails. I have all kinds of loaded bumpers. Probably 74,76 Chevy bumper. Plus 2x2 a-Arm straps for the spring pocket.
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Post by noser23x on Feb 15, 2022 1:31:41 GMT -5
Question? If you were allowed a 14 inch bumper bracket and 4 plates (6x6x1/8) fresh. Could you get away with not putting a plate behind the 14 inch bumper bracket and in front of the A-arm and use all 4 plates behind the A-arm ( 2 plates per frame rail) with out it bending much in front of A-arm? Then get 4 more plates after your heat run. I know there are alot of factors that could be used for this. Just a general idea. 75 olds 98 4door non tow package. Obviously boxed side rails. I have all kinds of loaded bumpers. Probably 74,76 Chevy bumper. Plus 2x2 a-Arm straps for the spring pocket. Thanks. 14" bracket still leaves a pretty bad kink right in front of A-Arm. Bracket location can help counteract this along with how you run the A Arm strap. Depending on the rest of the rules (cradles, transmission braces, DP, or midplate) personally I would run 1 in front of A and 1 behind in the S curve.
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Post by 17 on Feb 15, 2022 4:09:59 GMT -5
A-Arm strap must be on the side of the frame. Transmissions must be in a stock case, no steel bells or tail shafts. Lower cradle, fire wall cut out. I know back in the day, or todays stock build, it goes at the firewall. I was curious if in front of the A-arms could handle the heat. I’ve always ran a plate behind the bumper bracket, but I also run shows that allow you 8 plates fresh/ or pre ran. Or in a stock class no plates at all fresh. I’m just starting out with less plates than normal, wanted to try to utilize the 4 plates behind the A-arms. But if it’s not a good idea, it’s not a good idea. Lol. I’ll throw the plate behind the bumper bracket, and roll on. Just curious on someone else’s prospective. Thanks in advance 🤙🏻
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Post by demoboy333 on Feb 15, 2022 17:45:08 GMT -5
A-Arm strap must be on the side of the frame. Transmissions must be in a stock case, no steel bells or tail shafts. Lower cradle, fire wall cut out. I know back in the day, or todays stock build, it goes at the firewall. I was curious if in front of the A-arms could handle the heat. I’ve always ran a plate behind the bumper bracket, but I also run shows that allow you 8 plates fresh/ or pre ran. Or in a stock class no plates at all fresh. I’m just starting out with less plates than normal, wanted to try to utilize the 4 plates behind the A-arms. But if it’s not a good idea, it’s not a good idea. Lol. I’ll throw the plate behind the bumper bracket, and roll on. Just curious on someone else’s prospective. Thanks in advance 🤙🏻 For who your building for so I say think out the location of plates especially since if it bends you are allowed to plate at the show with the rest of the fix it plates. Locate that fire wall plate so the other can lay with the proper gap for them for the tech the next time....
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Post by smashincwa on Feb 15, 2022 22:10:55 GMT -5
Question? If you were allowed a 14 inch bumper bracket and 4 plates (6x6x1/8) fresh. Could you get away with not putting a plate behind the 14 inch bumper bracket and in front of the A-arm and use all 4 plates behind the A-arm ( 2 plates per frame rail) with out it bending much in front of A-arm? Then get 4 more plates after your heat run. I know there are alot of factors that could be used for this. Just a general idea. 75 olds 98 4door non tow package. Obviously boxed side rails. I have all kinds of loaded bumpers. Probably 74,76 Chevy bumper. Plus 2x2 a-Arm straps for the spring pocket. Thanks. cut the stock cradle out, move it forward a few inches, weld it back in :-)
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Post by 17 on Feb 15, 2022 23:20:48 GMT -5
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Post by cheezwhiz31 on Feb 16, 2022 14:24:21 GMT -5
Question? If you were allowed a 14 inch bumper bracket and 4 plates (6x6x1/8) fresh. Could you get away with not putting a plate behind the 14 inch bumper bracket and in front of the A-arm and use all 4 plates behind the A-arm ( 2 plates per frame rail) with out it bending much in front of A-arm? Then get 4 more plates after your heat run. I know there are alot of factors that could be used for this. Just a general idea. 75 olds 98 4door non tow package. Obviously boxed side rails. I have all kinds of loaded bumpers. Probably 74,76 Chevy bumper. Plus 2x2 a-Arm straps for the spring pocket. Thanks. cut the stock cradle out, move it forward a few inches, weld it back in :-) What about lower control arm lining back up? Steering is going to be tight in front of the cradle unless you do some heating and bending...
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