325's without relocating leafs? No Prob

[garymac69]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Shocks were moved in-board but still on the outside of the frame rails.

I sure would like some pictures of the shock installation if you get a chance. I've been trying to figure out the shock location problem before I start a mini-tub project on my '69. I was wanting to go as large as possible without relocating the springs.

Have you had a chance to "push" the cornering to see if the 315's rub on the springs?

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by garymac69

I sure would like some pictures of the shock installation if you get a chance. I've been trying to figure out the shock location problem before I start a mini-tub project on my '69. I was wanting to go as large as possible without relocating the springs.

Have you had a chance to "push" the cornering to see if the 315's rub on the springs?

Your not going to be able to corner the car and not rub quarter panel without rolling lip and adding a watts link. I'll take some pics of shock mount outside of frame rail and post them tomorrow.

[garymac69]

My quarter's are rolled already. I'm running a 275/35/18 on the rear now. I thought a Watts link might be needed. What control arms, etc are you using to run 275's on the front? Do you have the turning radius limited a lot?

Thanks,
Gary

[Track Junky]

Here are some pics on how the shock is mounted outside of the frame rail. I'm using Global West UPC's and stock lowers. Wheels are 17x9.5 with 5.5" back space. It rubs frame rail loc-to-loc but not enough to be an issue. Front fender lips will also have to be rolled. Depending on how low you go with the front you may have to take a baseball bat and roll a bit more.

[garymac69]

Thanks for the pics.
How much did you widen the inner tubs? It does not look like a typical mini-tub job.

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by garymac69

Thanks for the pics.
How much did you widen the inner tubs? It does not look like a typical mini-tub job.

In order to keep shock mounts outside of frame rails we cut out the existing tub and moved it in 1 9/16" and then filled in the gap.

Hope this helps.

[garymac69]

Thanks, that helps a lot. I had been looking to do something similiar, but was not sure if it was possible. Now you have confirmed my ideas.

One last question - What rear shocks are you using?