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#1
06-04-2006, 12:07 AM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
Tommy......I was typing as you were posting. The extended shackles are what he's looking for........
ktownkid
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06-04-2006, 04:58 AM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
I'm brave enough to try anything once, well almost anything...How much lift should there be with the typical air shocks on a Nova??? They are yellow and I assume they are some common brand from the day. I just want the back to be level with the front for that "ready to jump" look...
wilma 
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06-04-2006, 12:15 PM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
Mark, put that Hugger Orange thing together and race it in September.
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06-04-2006, 09:10 PM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
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Mark, put that Hugger Orange thing together and race it in September. [/ QUOTE ] Anders I dont think they will let me race it with no front clip!!!!  Plus I'm still saving the money up for the Super Muncie... 
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06-04-2006, 09:46 PM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
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Mark, put that Hugger Orange thing together and race it in September. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah...September of 2011  Dan.
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#7
06-05-2006, 02:09 AM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
unless you want the look of shackles, why not pull your springs off and have them rearched by a local shop, check out 4x4 or heavy equipment repair shops, most will build you a set of springs or rearch yours. i bought a set of repro 5 leaf springs and had to get them dearched to get the car out of the air.
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#8
06-05-2006, 02:47 AM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
I had Detroit Eaton make me a set for mine that are 1 and 1/2" higher than factory. The springs and complete bushing set was less than 400 bucks. I went the rearch route first, but it changed the ride a lot. Plus springs have a "memory" and they will settle back down. All this info is on the Eaton site. The new springs and new shocks make the car ride nice.
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06-04-2006, 06:22 AM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
Wilma, we would either use air shocks OR shackles - we never needed both. From what I remember,you should be able to clear L60's with air shocks alone, so check and make sure they are functioning properly and are the right shocks for your application. Personally, I never liked the look of shackles on a street car...
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06-04-2006, 06:33 AM
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Re: Old School Spring Shackles...
I kinda think you are right...tomorrow I will fire up the compressor and get the air pumped up in those shocks...hope they don't blow up!
wilma(living the day2 1970 experience) 
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