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First, what do y'all think of my sweet custom suspension setup here? doh LOL
Anyone have any insights on what the hell the guy who did this was thinking? I'm sure he was just trying to create clearance for taller tires, but... damn! )(/* )(/*
The springs are definitely stockers, and worn out stockers to boot. The previous owner had just replaced all the shocks with air shocks, but he didnt remember which ones he used. o[ He also doesnt know exactly how or when this stuff was done... he had bought it in the mid-90s with the springs already like that.
Will this funky long-shackle setup make it harder for me to put new springs in later down the road? And do you have any recommendations on what I can do to retain this kind of ride height in the rear without the back end feeling as "ghosty" and disconnected as it does now? These long shackles are hardly what I consider safe or a proper solution to tire fitment issues, so I'm obviously ditching them. I'll probably do this around the same time I convert the front to discs. Any recommendations on a combo to use for the rear? It's going to be a big block car, and I'd prefer not to do everything twice, so should I go with SS springs and an inboard relocation? If so, what shocks should I use? Thanks in advance!
P.S. Insert jokes about how ghetto my car is here: _______________ lol tnku

Anyone have any insights on what the hell the guy who did this was thinking? I'm sure he was just trying to create clearance for taller tires, but... damn! )(/* )(/*


The springs are definitely stockers, and worn out stockers to boot. The previous owner had just replaced all the shocks with air shocks, but he didnt remember which ones he used. o[ He also doesnt know exactly how or when this stuff was done... he had bought it in the mid-90s with the springs already like that.

Will this funky long-shackle setup make it harder for me to put new springs in later down the road? And do you have any recommendations on what I can do to retain this kind of ride height in the rear without the back end feeling as "ghosty" and disconnected as it does now? These long shackles are hardly what I consider safe or a proper solution to tire fitment issues, so I'm obviously ditching them. I'll probably do this around the same time I convert the front to discs. Any recommendations on a combo to use for the rear? It's going to be a big block car, and I'd prefer not to do everything twice, so should I go with SS springs and an inboard relocation? If so, what shocks should I use? Thanks in advance!

P.S. Insert jokes about how ghetto my car is here: _______________ lol tnku