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| Author: | ratrodster [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | coilovers on rear of 1975 swinger |
my 2 door hardtop swinger slightly sags in the rear and to the left about 1/4 inch. i am awear of all the spring options out there. has anyone used the monoe # 58496 . its a coil over shock "booster" . im just looking to level out the rear sag. basicaly 1 inch on the right and 1.25 inch on the left. im wondering if these coil over shocks will do the trick>? any input ? |
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| Author: | Slanted Opinion [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:40 am ] |
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Bad solution. Top shock mount isn't designed to be a support for the vehicle. The stress can cause the top shock mount to fail. It also doesn't do much for handling, either. I was very pleased with the hi-lift springs I got from JC Whitney, they had a "free shipping" offer which made them very attractive in price. Do it right and be happy the first time around!  - Mac |
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| Author: | ratrodster [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:33 am ] |
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i realize top shock mount isnt designed to carry ALOT of load. again my original leafs are not that that bad, just sag about 1 inch on each side. Thus i cant emagine these shocks ripping through the body. no one rides in the back and i dont carry any weight in the trunk or tow, thus the coil over is just leveling out the a$$ end ??? iduno. new leaf and harware is 300 bucks for pair. new monroe coilover is 70 bucks for the pair |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:15 am ] |
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If you want helper springs get the leaf type. http://www.amazon.com/Superior-11-1020- ... B00029K022 20 years ago I used nearly identical springs on my '73 Duster to get the back end up where it belongs. |
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| Author: | Slanted Opinion [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:31 am ] |
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/john-r-spring- ... 413y1968j1 $84.13 per side. Plus the shackle hardware, which is likely suffering from worn bushings anyhow. Free shipping through this Saturday. Another solution (less expensive) is to bring your springs to a spring shop to have them re-arched. I did that on my 74 Valiant, and they held the new arch for several years. I think the decision rests on what you intend to do with the car. Obviously the springs are spent. If the car is a keeper, then save up and replace the springs. If it's something you're going to get rid of in a couple of years, then any of the other solutions will do fine. - Mac |
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| Author: | ratrodster [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:34 pm ] |
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thanks guys |
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