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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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So I dissassembled the rear suspension this weekend, I'm having the springs re-arched and having another leaf added, I went to my local speed shop and ordered a set on Comp Engineering adjustable drag shocks for the back and polyurethane bushings for the springs and shackles ( I have a real bad problem with tire spin and wheel hop) now my question was this: I was looking at the stock radius rods and I was thinking about making new ones, adjustable ones with left and right hand thread spherical rod ends so that i could try to bring the pinion angle down a bit does anyone have any suggestions or experience with this?

-Rich
 
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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I have adjustable rods, but mine is an '80. You might try some of the more popular suppliers. Here're a couple ta git cha starded.
www.eklers.com
www.mamotorworks.com

A lot of good aftermarket, and restore parts. They have a dept. for each, C1 thru C6, parts and manuals.
 
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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Thanks. I Took a look couldn't find anything from ecklers, MAD or zip, i think i'm gonna have to make them

-Rich
 
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Default RE: Rear suspension on my 61

if your running slicks with too fast of rebound it will do that but you pinion angle will have a lot to do with it all find sombody that you know(at the track with a good reputation)and ask him to set it up for you unless your sure its perfect right now.
 
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