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5448 · #31 Post by **5448** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:44 pm

Beyond and gearjammer,

Did you guys also install the CE rear frame rails, or stick with the stock frame?

#32 Post by **John_Heard** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:09 pm

Stock frame, there is no need to change the rear frame rails even though that's what it says in the CE catalog. The only modifications to the frame are notching where the front spring hanger sets.

shadetree · #33 Post by **shadetree** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:56 pm

Beyond,

How far in did you mount your sliders?
Is it centered (front to back) near the stock rear mount?
It looks like a sweet setup.

I'm putting a set of detroit speed & engineering wheel tubs on my
'72 nova. I just bought the tubs because i'm going to run my
Caltracs w/the split mono leafs. I bought the CE offset hangers,
but don't want to raise the ride height. I'm going to try to fit a
set of M/T ET drag 29.5-10.5/15's.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

krazyhorse · #34 Post by **krazyhorse** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:13 am

beyond,

I was wondering what kind of shocks those are on your car.

#35 Post by **John_Heard** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:34 am

Those are Afco's, I'm getting ready to switch it over to Santhuff's for this year.

gearjammer · #36 Post by **gearjammer** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:31 am

Beyond wrote:Stock frame, there is no need to change the rear frame rails even though that's what it says in the CE catalog. The only modifications to the frame are notching where the front spring hanger sets.

I did the same as Beyond

shadetree quote: How far in did you mount your sliders?
Is it centered (front to back) near the stock rear mount

Mine are installed 90* to the rear end (straight back) the location of the slider will depend on your leaf spring, if its a 1" drop spring the spring will be flatter which will require the slider to be farther back than stock.

John Calvert recommends that you install the slider so that the center of the rear spring eye is 1" - 1 1/2" from the back of the slider while resting on the ground.

shadetree · #37 Post by **shadetree** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:01 pm

John Calvert recommends that you install the slider so that the center of the rear spring eye is 1" - 1 1/2" from the back of the slider while resting on the ground.[/quote]

Thanks Gearjammer that's a big help.

What is the best way to fab a mount for the slider?

I was thinking of a plate or square tubeing welded
from the bottom of the stock frame rail to the
floor pan.

Thanks

gearjammer · #38 Post by **gearjammer** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:10 am

Travis

Here are te links
http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatech_U ... all-joints

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... _763938_-1

Upper Control Arms Bushings # 921-20078 "JEGS"
Lower Control Arm Bushings # 921-20076LW "JEGS"

Upper Ball Joint # 921-20037LF "JEGS"
Lower Ball Joint # 921-20033LF "JEGS"

call me if you need any more info Travis

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