Re: Cal- Tracs and leaf springs

[Steve Chervinsky <63hemipolara@xxxxxxxxx>]

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We are blessed that ma-mopar really knew what they were doing with
rear suspension geometry. SS springs are all you need with longer
shocks from a C-body. I have this set up on my 63 and it has seen
minimal track service. But when race day comes remove the rear leaf
straps, adjust the snubber 1/2" from the floor and hold on! Lift and
GONE! Never understood people whi used trac bars on a Mopar, if you
watch them in a video they don't even come close to hitting the front
of the spings. These work for springs that are set up like GM, right
in the middle of the arch of the spring. Ma Mopar set the axle in the
1st third. Check out vids of the super stockers, this set up works,
doesn't have the adjustablilty of a 4 link, but it WORKS!

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 7:56 AM, Merwin Wrisley <vulcan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> An adjustable pinion snubber is another way to go also........Merwin
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "MO ( Steve Mick)"
> <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 12:26 AM
> Subject: Re: Cal- Tracs and leaf springs
>
>
>>
>> Thanks Donnie and Dodger for your input. Dodger, you are right- I have
>> never
>> drag raced a Mopar since 1968  with my Road Runner. I don't recall any
>> axle
>> hop, but it was an automatic with only 335 HP. I am not sure I want SS
>> springs because probably harsh ride. Also don't want to spend un-nessesary
>> money for traction bars.   I will call Cal -Trac, but for now my thought
>> is
>> either stock or heavy duty springs  Maybe have them made 2 " shorter on
>> the
>> front half and use the hanger extensions. Those hangers have two sets of
>> holes to mount the front spring eye, probably so ride height can be
>> adjusted.  If that didn't work for me, maybe I could add the Cal-Tracs
>> later.................................................MO
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Dodger7998@xxxxxxx>
>> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 5:56 AM
>> Subject: Re: Cal- Tracs and leaf springs
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Mo,,,,,,,,you have played with the X brands to long, most mopars that are
>>> streetable, can do just fine with a set of SS springs, or even rebuild of
>>> your  originals, an adjustable snubber is all that is needed, the short
>>> front
>>> section  of the mopars does not wind up like the longer springs used on
>>> the
>>> X  brands
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 2/20/2010 12:32:34 A.M. Central Standard Time,
>>> micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>>>
>>>
>>> I am  about ready to get new leaf springs for my 64 Dodge 440 body.
>>> Options
>>> are - SS springs or --stock   springs or  heavy  duty  springs  with
>>> Cal-tracs. My  thought is SS  give to firm a  ride for 300+ mile trips.
>>> How
>>> would the Cal- tracs ride with new  stock springs or possibly HD springs?
>>> It
>>> wiill likely see some drag strip  action. Anyone have the Cal -tracs and
>>> what
>>> do you think of  them?..........................MO
>>>
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-- 
Steve
'63 Hemi Polara

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