quad shock with 275's
07-28-2012, 07:20 AM
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Agree with 1990. Our cars flex in the middle due to the unibody design of the times , todays cars are so far advanced in chassis stiffness. I would recommend frame connectors as a starting point to stiffen the car up and then look at matching struts / shocks / springs at those kms it is time . Then toss quad shocks in thrash can . lol
Do you have any goals for this car ?
Do you have any goals for this car ?
07-30-2012, 01:32 PM
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They can be aftermarket or some square or rectangle tubing from a local metal supply house . Most metal supply sell at 20 to 24 foot lengths , some will sell short sections .
Let us know how it is when you get them done .
Let us know how it is when you get them done .
08-02-2012, 07:09 AM
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Yes ! They are welded in to each end of the frames with some flatstock brackets to tie welded areas together . Then prime , paint or undercoat as desired.
Your last statment has me concerned .... doors wont close right on a hoist .
How rusty is the bottom of your car ? If and i say if it is not rusty i would be looking very close for rips in the floors sheet metal at all suspension points and where rear seat dogleggs to floor . Power shifting and time with rough roads take its toll on uni - body cars .
This past winter i was doing front sway bar bushings / links and a water pump due to a small leak ....... I found one small rust hole in a rocker along with 3 small rips in the floors sheet metal . Now it has new ceramic hedders exhaust motor mounts aluminum rad electric fan new carpets battery in trunk 3 G rewired with kill switch stereo rewired new speakers sound deadner etc ...... once ya start it can snowball
P.S. I have a loving wife . $$$$$$
Your last statment has me concerned .... doors wont close right on a hoist .
How rusty is the bottom of your car ? If and i say if it is not rusty i would be looking very close for rips in the floors sheet metal at all suspension points and where rear seat dogleggs to floor . Power shifting and time with rough roads take its toll on uni - body cars .
This past winter i was doing front sway bar bushings / links and a water pump due to a small leak ....... I found one small rust hole in a rocker along with 3 small rips in the floors sheet metal . Now it has new ceramic hedders exhaust motor mounts aluminum rad electric fan new carpets battery in trunk 3 G rewired with kill switch stereo rewired new speakers sound deadner etc ...... once ya start it can snowball
P.S. I have a loving wife . $$$$$$
08-05-2012, 04:05 PM
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The car does not have any rust or a single hole in the floors, I just assembled the car so i am sure of it. when I say they won't close properly I mean not perfectly should I still be concerned? any other spots I should look?
08-10-2012, 04:51 AM
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Could be just the way it was on the hoist ??? but again do frame connectors and you will be impressed .
If it still feels soft to you after then look at any wear items that need to be done next . ie struts , bushings etc .
If it still feels soft to you after then look at any wear items that need to be done next . ie struts , bushings etc .
08-29-2012, 07:54 PM
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You may be right about how it was on the hoist because yesterday we had it up on the hoist and the drivers door operated with no trouble.
i have some square tubing and plates, im goung to weld them up as soon as i get some time
i have some square tubing and plates, im goung to weld them up as soon as i get some time
I've done 2 of them so far
