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Spring relocation issue questions
« on: February 25, 2006, 04:35:04 PM »

OK- Im finally gonna do my spring relocation today.  The big question is- in seeing that the major tire fitment problem ultimately becomes the front lower fender lip- could I just move the front spring eye holes back a half to one inch, ultimately lengthening the wheelbase??  What kind of clearance do I have from the rear (8.75 to the stock gas tank).  Im asking because I still have the 7.25 and wont have the 8.75 for a month ($$$).  So does anyone have their 8.75 equipped Dart with a stock tank on jackstands right now so they could take a look-see/measurement right now??
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Ill start cutting in a couple hours, so any informed help ASAP would be greatly appreciated...
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Re: Spring relocation issue questions
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2006, 10:18:36 PM »

PM A13dart. I think he moved his 8.75 back an inch.  Huh

I moved my Dana back an inch and I was into the tank a couple of inches.

Tom
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Re: Spring relocation issue questions
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2006, 09:03:46 AM »

Moved the 8 3/4 back an inch on my Demon, I'm not using a stock tank but it doesn't look to me like it would bem a problem even if I was using the stock tank...

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Re: Spring relocation issue questions
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2006, 01:19:00 PM »

My 68 Dart has the front end up on jack stands so this may or may not change the measurement.

I measure 1-5/8" clearance from the rear end to the gas tank. This is with a 8-3/4" rear end with super stock springs all in the stock location with long rear shackles.

I plan to run hoosier 9x30 radial slicks that measure 29-1/2" tall, so I estimate that I need to move my rear end back 3/4"

Hope this helps some.

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Re: Spring relocation issue questions
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2006, 01:22:19 PM »

Moved the axle back 3/4" on the Dart...
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Re: Spring relocation issue questions
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2006, 08:10:54 PM »

Thanks guys- 3/4 it is...   I just wish I had the right axle, wheels and tires so I could enjoy all the work that Im doing this weekend.    Oh well- by the time I get all of that stuff maybe Ill have the mini-tubs done too(Huh
 So is anyone gonna need a 2.69 geared relocated-perch 7.25 axle?? LOL LOL
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