Garethw Mopar. Because rocket science is too easy. Joined Mar 10, 2015 Messages 655 Reaction score 617 Location Georgia Jul 25, 2020 #1 When I grabbed a Ford 8.8 from the junkyard I took the shock plates too. They came from an Explorer. Any reason I couldn’t use these in my 65 Valiant?
When I grabbed a Ford 8.8 from the junkyard I took the shock plates too. They came from an Explorer. Any reason I couldn’t use these in my 65 Valiant?
moparmat2000 Well-Known Member Joined May 13, 2010 Messages 20,873 Reaction score 10,850 Location Grand Tetons Jul 25, 2020 #2 The positioning of the shock.
Garethw Mopar. Because rocket science is too easy. Joined Mar 10, 2015 Messages 655 Reaction score 617 Location Georgia Jul 25, 2020 #3 Yeah, I guess it’s angled compared to the original.
moparmat2000 Well-Known Member Joined May 13, 2010 Messages 20,873 Reaction score 10,850 Location Grand Tetons Jul 25, 2020 #4 PM sent
dartfreak75 Restore it, Dont part it! Joined Aug 10, 2011 Messages 11,576 Reaction score 9,489 Location Virginia Jul 25, 2020 #5 I used 8 3/4 shock plates on my 8.8 build.
Garethw Mopar. Because rocket science is too easy. Joined Mar 10, 2015 Messages 655 Reaction score 617 Location Georgia Jul 25, 2020 #6 Anybody try these before? Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Lower Shock Plates 040301L
moparmat2000 Well-Known Member Joined May 13, 2010 Messages 20,873 Reaction score 10,850 Location Grand Tetons Jul 25, 2020 #7 3" axle tube. You will have to file the holes out for the wider 8.8 ford U bolts. U bolt nuts may hit the flanges. Try em. Looks like they are $40 per side, and then you have to get the shock studs.
3" axle tube. You will have to file the holes out for the wider 8.8 ford U bolts. U bolt nuts may hit the flanges. Try em. Looks like they are $40 per side, and then you have to get the shock studs.
Garethw Mopar. Because rocket science is too easy. Joined Mar 10, 2015 Messages 655 Reaction score 617 Location Georgia Jul 25, 2020 #8 I’ve got time to look for another solution. Won’t be ready to stuff this in the car for a little while.
I’ve got time to look for another solution. Won’t be ready to stuff this in the car for a little while.
A AndyF Well-Known Member Joined Feb 23, 2009 Messages 2,142 Reaction score 2,665 Location Oregon Jul 25, 2020 #9 Garethw said: I’ve got time to look for another solution. Won’t be ready to stuff this in the car for a little while. Click to expand... I make a couple of different styles of shock plates: Chassis Parts | AR Engineering
Garethw said: I’ve got time to look for another solution. Won’t be ready to stuff this in the car for a little while. Click to expand... I make a couple of different styles of shock plates: Chassis Parts | AR Engineering
Garethw Mopar. Because rocket science is too easy. Joined Mar 10, 2015 Messages 655 Reaction score 617 Location Georgia Jul 25, 2020 #10 What’s the spacing between the mounting holes on that 434 model?
A AndyF Well-Known Member Joined Feb 23, 2009 Messages 2,142 Reaction score 2,665 Location Oregon Jul 26, 2020 #11 Here is the AR434 with added tabs for the Calvert link bar. The hole pattern is designed to work with 3 inch U bolts.
Here is the AR434 with added tabs for the Calvert link bar. The hole pattern is designed to work with 3 inch U bolts.