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I was looking to run 15x3.5 rims up front with volkswagen tires. They come in as skinny as 135x15 sizes but I was looking at the 165 because of the price. ...
Shane, I don't know what kind of wheels that you want to run but 165s on 3.5 Center Line Auto Drags did hit the rear of the fender on my '79. Auto Drags are 1...
Dang....that's exactly what I was looking to do. I'm thinking maybe to stick with the 14's then...to avoid having to "adjust" the fenderwells with a BFH. ...
I'll be going through the rear leafs on my 73' soon. Has anybody redone their spring and shackle bushings? Where did you get your bushings from? Anybody...
I had mine replaced with Delrin pieces from the local machine shop. As the for the rubber spring bushing, I used the racer walsh lowering block which...
Springs 'N Things in Pennsylvania (http://www.espo.com) has the rubber leaf spring pads stocked - 5 or 6 bucks apiece if I remember correctly. Just remember...
Has anybody eliminated the axle rubbers entirely? I get axle hop like you wouldn't believe...seriously.yikes.... I'd like to try to run without traction bars...
Re: [Ford Pinto] Rear Leafs Eliminating the rubber between the spring plates and the leafs will definitely help some......as will replacing the spring-eye...
Mart, I think this is the single most informative email I have ever received from this list. I'm also a member of Fordnatics (have been for many many years)...
Re:Re: [Ford Pinto] Rear Leafs [ "Regarding rear leafs, I have a 1980 that needs them, mine are broken. I have a new set to put on-any pointers?" Lorenzo] ...
I have one useful suggestion when installing the leaf springs. 1. Install one side at a time. 2. Install the rear shackle part first. 3. Have a helper (using a...
Thanks- I am just worried about breaking the old hardware loose. The new springs are from the same type of Pinto, so compatibility should not be a problem. I...
Re: Re: [Ford Pinto] Rear Leafs [ "Thanks- I am just worried about breaking the old hardware loose. The new springs are from the same type of Pinto, so...
There are a couple. The 94-98 Mustang uses an aluminum space saver. It is painted black with holes all the way around. There is also a wheel that looks just...
[ " There are a couple. The 94-98 Mustang uses an aluminum space saver. It's painted black with holes all the way around. There is also a wheel that looks just...
... running Granada rotors on my 73' SOME `90-92 Lincoln LSC's had a 5-lug version of the aluminum spare. I ran a pair on my old SVO for a while. They do...
I'm also a member of Fordnatics (have been for many many years) and I would say that this level of tech and excellent presentation rivals even the best I've...
Hi Len, The list is much slower than it was 10 years ago but still around. It's now hosted by Mustangworks. Here is the text that launches with every email....
Mart and all who replied, I've done some research and think I know what I can do to make up a pseudo-Chrysler spring setup. Crawling under the car, I see that...
... They can usually be had for $150 or less with a known history (aka pulled for T-5 swap). With unknown history, I wouldn't pay more than $50 unless they...
A few tips - Re: [Ford Pinto] Chrysler Super Stock setup Hi Shane, If you're going to find some 2 1/2 inch wide leafs in the boneyard - for the right-side of...
Thanks Mart, I was thinking I'll grab a set of Toyota leafs (I believe they are 2.5" wide) and I need Toyota stuff anyway for my 4Runner. On the left side half...
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