What were those specs?
I have often suggested using 2005 Mustang specs for cars with radials, because they are available in nearly any shops computer database for alignment. However, they also will not be able to hit these specs because they are more aggressive than what can be achieved with...
Did you give them specs to use or trust them to find the specs?
I've heard of shops saying this because old cars aren't in their "toe-n-go" database. Which also highlights the fact that if they can't align it by twisting a single rod end, they may be claiming they can't get spec because it...
The fender tag is like the birth certificate for a mopar. While a slant 6 car may be more desirable in its modified form with a new engien and color combo, the fender tag demonstrates how far it has advanced from when it was built. Certainly not a deal breaker for the circumstance in the OP's...
I use a 15x10 wheel with 5" backspace (don't know the offset) on the rear of my Challenger with a 26x12x15 (305/45 in metric terms) using a 1" leaf relocation kit and B body housing. All the change in housing does is change back space requirement. With the stock E body housing, you might need...
According to Challenger RTA's post above the 15x7 has 4.25" backspace with 6mm offset. I think this is a factory spec, but I’m not sure. 6.5” may have been the original width. The 15x8 has 4.5" backspace with 0 offset. This is an aftermarket spec that was never available from the factory but...
I bought Gumby's 22" radiator last week. I was going to use it in my Challenger until someone local to me offered me a good deal on a bigger aluminum unit this week. The 22" unit is too tall to fit in my Duster, so I would be willing to sell it to you for what he was selling it for, $80 plus the...
I would suggest contacting some of the tracks and/or organizations where you may want to run and ask them what requirements they have for bolt in roll bars. It would really stink to put and effort into the fab and install of a bar only to show up at an event and have them tell you it won't pass...
Performance issues...typically no. Depending on how far its off, it could create extra wear on clutch linkage bushings, or possible binding in automatic linkages. It can also create issues with clearances, especially when using headers and bigger than stock torsion bars. Fan to shroud spacing...
The SS springs will create more body rise than original, so you need shocks that are at least a couple inches longer than stock to avoid topping them out. The common go to way back when was Imperial shocks. In the 80s, using Rancho adjustable truck shocks came into vogue for a while. These...
My '74 valances appear to be similar to that in the pictures above. Mine have original color overspray in many places, but it is not covered enough to say it was deliberately painted on the back side. The unpainted areas do have very light rust on them which would indicated some sort of sealer...
I suppose you could use a shorter shackle to get a slight amount of drop. Being at the rear of the spring, it isn't a 1:1 drop for the amount you move the leaf up because the springs are asymmetrical. Of course, doing this will put the leaf closer to the frame rail and there will be the...
It's not uncommon for an engine to not sit level side to side after install or replacing motor mounts. There is just enough slop in each of the bolt holes that can allow it to lay over on one side a degree or two. Simple fix is to loosen the main bolts and lift the low side up with a jack or...