1969 Race Dart w/ 426 Hemi- garaged for 45+ years
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Yeah I think so, they are the SS springs.Is that all spring holding the rear that high? thing would look great with like 4" out of the back
Rear shocks don't do anything for height correct?Is that all spring holding the rear that high? thing would look great with like 4" out of the back
The air shocks would, but if the air is out, then obviously not. Also, your car has some fender trimming, maybe why it seems high. I like it personally
wow that's insane.. i had SS springs on my last challenger and they were a little tall but not like that.. i figured you had the air shocked cranked up
disconnected them today, so highly doubt any air in them...................
sorry i'm bad bout reading back
Plus i'm jealous of that car... you bastage!
I never added any air. If that air was in there for the last 50 years those are the best built air shocks ever
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Thankssorry i'm bad bout reading back
Dropped the fuel tank this morning, no big issues other than a stubborn tank bracket bolt and I had to cut off an air shock fitting bolt. The dual fuel pumps have hard lines, so I disconnected them from both the tank and the pumps to make it easier.
It's like opening a time capsule
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Lol....that's some angle iron....
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At least your FIL knew that air-shocks were not the best shock for the car and made his own brackets AND left the OG brackets there. Now you can use the OG placement. Man I'm loving this thread!!!!
dartindanno
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This thread just keeps getting better! Old school hot rodding at its best
Didnt the FIL raise the wheel well opening up, If so thats why it looks so high.
Naw... look at the whole car.. that rear end is way up. Not a big deal, just needs to bring up the front to match
or leave it. perfectly period look as it is
EdsWelding
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Just put the largest 15" tires that fit without rubbing and set the ride height accordingly. If you look at some of the old pics from that era that is the way the cars were set up.
The wheelwells have been raised and flared. Start at post 141 and read forward and you will see the wheelwels in primer and the flares.Naw... look at the whole car.. that rear end is way up. Not a big deal, just needs to bring up the front to match
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I know they have been made larger, that's normal on most darts with large wheels.... look at the roof and the lines of the car... have fun not sliding down the seat while driving
BTW.. i'm not picking on the car at all... i just think they look better with the rear down and the tires tucked a bit
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