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  1. pettybludart

    Cool video of Backhalving a 74 Dart Sport

    While doing some dreaming about back1/2ing my 66 Dart,I ran across this video of How to do a Dodge Dart.Maybe this can help somebody with similar dreams.LOL.Enjoy!:burnout: http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes/MC2012-07/dodge-suspension
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    Monoleafs with CalTracs

    Well I tried running my wornout leaf springs from my 68 Barracuda with the Caltracs in my 66 Dart race car.The car didn,t perform to well,lots of hopping and spinning off launch.I spent 3 days this weekend racing and adjusting and was still getting wheel spin(with new MT Dragradials...
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    Using 6 cyl. leafs with Caltraks.

    O.K I have 6 cyl springs with new rubber bushings front and back.Do I need to remove these and have the solid bushings pressed in to run with the CalTraks or will I be O.K with the new rubber ones?Thanks for any input.
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    Running Caltracs with XHD springs?

    I spoke with Calvert Caltracs about running with XHD springs(already have them on the car)they said I could.Has anybody used the XHD springs on their car with these?I also have my original 6 cyl springs(kinda flat)and am worried about my big tires bottoming out using these.Any insight is...
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    CalTracs on Early-A with 3 inch relocation?

    I,m thinking about putting CalTracs on my 66 Dart.I,ve already done the minitub and 3 inch spring relocation,also my 8 3/4 rear has been narrowed to 46 5/8 inches(3 inches off each side of A-body size 52 5/8 just the housing)I have XHD springs now also.Has anybody added the Caltracs with the 3...
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    Can CalTracs be used with 3 inch relo. kit?

    I,m wondering if anybody is using CalTracs after doing the 3 inch spring relocation on an Early-A body?I,m thinking about getting some for my 66 Dart,would like to hear if it can be done?Thanks.
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    RMS tubular UCA pics wanted.

    I just got some RMS tubular UCA for the 66 Dart.Does anybody have pics of these installed?Were they easy to install?Any pics would help.Thanks
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    Adjustable strut rods.How hard to install?

    I,m thinking about buying some Hotchkis adjustable strut rods with the Hyme joints for the 66 Dart.How hard are these to install and will I need to re-align the frontend?Thanks for any help.
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    Improper balljoint install?

    I swapped over to disc brakes(from a 73 Swinger)on my 66 Dart lastyear and have only driven the car maybe 600 miles.Today while doing my fenderwell headers,I noticed that the ball joint looks like it has sunk into the UCA?When I did the swap,I replaced the lower balljoint to the bigger 73 one...
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    Need Pics of Relocation kit on 65-66 Dart/Cuda

    I,m gathering all parts for a spring relocation on my 66 Dart,also doing a mini-tub.I,m sure this has been done before on 65-66 Dart/Valiant/Cuda,s so any pics,advise,do,s don,t does will be helpful.I,m not doing this until the bad weather hits(winter)but want to get all the best info on the...
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    SS or XHD springs for 66 Dart?HELP!

    Here,s my dilema.When I got my 66 Dart(6cyl.,13 inch tires)the leafs were saggy.I installed a 8 3/4 with 15 inch rallys,tires are 245/60/15 TA,s.I installed a set of springs that I picked up from another 66 Dart and they also seemed to sag.So I installed air-shocks til later.Well later is here...
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    Help!Needed with steering column!

    I have a manual steering column and manual box,when I bought the column off a member there was nothing at the end of the column?just the shaft,so I am in search of the piece that attaches the two together!Any help or advise on this will help!Thanks P.S performance shop here doesn,t carry...
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    Power to manual steering on 66 Dart??

    Tomorrow I,ll be swapping my p.steering column over to manual column,that I purchased from member(rmchrger)Thanks.Will the nuckle on the end of the power column work with the manual?Or do I have to purchase flaming river adapter.Thanks for any help.
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    Manual s.box in a 66,with 360

    I,m installing a manual s.box in my 66 Dart and am swapping the 6 cyl. with p.steering to a 360 with manual s. bow.I have a floor shift steering column and another member was mentioning that I would have to lenghthen the shaft from column to box.Is this true?I haven,t measured this yet,but if...
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    Need help with caster #,s 66 Dart!!!

    Today I took the 66 Dart in for safety and alignment.They set my caster and camber from specs. from another shops mechanic.I read somewhere caster is plus 4.Is this correct any help is appreaciated.Here,s a printout..
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    Early A-body torsion bar ???

    I,m thinking on buying the V8 conversion kit from schumacher for a 66 dart 6 to 8.Do I also have to buy bigger torsion bars??Thanks.
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    What years for disc. conversion

    I know 73-76 darts are good for converting bbp disc brakes.What other years and models are good for this conversion?(diplomat,mirada??)Thanks for any help.
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