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Author:  THOR [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Custom rear suspension lift!
Yes, I am aware that this was probably not the smartest way to acheive what I was after, however, it was cheap, fast, and easy. Just like me :twisted:

Here are a few before shots:

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And After!!!


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And This is how it was done...

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Basically a pair of passenger car Volvo 240 springs, with 3 coils cut down, and putting the taper mount onto the rubber bump stop... it fits right over the top.

Comments, and questions please!

~The Other Rob~
Author:  Joshie225 [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:50 pm ]
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You expecting a flood?
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Lol...
I did that to a couple of C-bodies for demo derby...LOL...

I'll bet the car sits right with all three of you in the car too...

Glad it wasn't air shocks....


:wink:

-D.idiot
Author:  THOR [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:11 pm ]
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Nope no floods, but I do get alot of looks from people looking at a Dart with the same ground clearance as some smaller 4X4 trucks. It stays more or less right there no matter what I put in there.

If we ever did have a flood, I would be good to go.
Author:  66aCUDA [ Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:27 am ]
Post subject: 
Rob
I would be worryed about safety. What keeps the springs from coming out if you were to hit a bad bump? I could see that really tearing something up.
Other that that it looks cool.
My02
Frank
Author:  THOR [ Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:45 am ]
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Since the coils are cut, it sits at a slanted angle, and they were hard to get put in there anyways. I am going to get U-bolts and associated hardware to hold them down securely. I have been driving it over every bump and pot hole I can find and nothing has moved so far.
Soon as I get a chance though they will be strapped to the axle VERY securely. :)
Author:  66aCUDA [ Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:47 pm ]
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Good Man Rob
Frank
Author:  slantasaurus [ Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:53 pm ]
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Quote:
Since the coils are cut, it sits at a slanted angle, and they were hard to get put in there anyways. I am going to get U-bolts and associated hardware to hold them down securely. I have been driving it over every bump and pot hole I can find and nothing has moved so far.
Soon as I get a chance though they will be strapped to the axle VERY securely. :)
Make sure the slant of the springs is not the same as the slant of the engine or you'll have a horizontal 6 !!!
Author:  sandy in BC [ Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:02 am ]
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I do admire your spirit.......
Author:  Sam Powell [ Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:06 pm ]
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It turned your car black too!

Sam :wink:
Author:  THOR [ Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:07 pm ]
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It turned your car black too!

Sam :wink:

:twisted:
Author:  MiDi [ Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:54 pm ]
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i did that to the rear of my truck but i used hose clamps to hold them in place for extra saftey. i have a set of air shocks being shipped down from my brother's shop. www.westcoastdieselandauto.com i am still finishing the website and its cheazo cause i am being paid in old auto parts.

looks great wish we had more time for you to give me a ride!
Author:  64'4$peed [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:33 pm ]
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I believe the term is DONK. except you dont have bling 24" wheels that are worth more then your car. I vote for getting a set of stock steelies resized to 24's with dog dish hubcaps. that'd really turn heads
Author:  wicked/six [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:02 pm ]
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I vote for a solid front axle and some 8" wide slicks out back! :shock:

TF
Author:  illldeca [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:25 pm ]
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how bought blue or neon green frame lights for at night to go with ur dog dish 24s 8)
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