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Originally Posted by BILTIT
Ponjohn, are you using the offset shackles? From what i understood, using the shackles will make the frame the first point of contact (shocks moved inboard and wells widened).
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Yes they are 1.75" offset and IIRC they are from speedtech.
No, at least not on my car. I do not see how mine is different, although my rear is narrowed this doesn't alter the location of the spring. I don't recall the exact dimension, my guesstimate is 2 inches difference between spring and inner sheetmetal. BTW, shocks are moved in.
Truth be told, I think I am finished with suspension mods (except maybe changing the upper shock mount),cage changes, etc etc to the ventura. These cars are heavy and the leaf spring set-up is not the best.
I am looking for a third gen to use as a strip (maybe street) car. These cars can easily come in at 3100lbs
race weight and the torque arm rear suspension is killer. It certainly will not happen overnight but I would like a project I can really sink my teeth into, sans body work.
john