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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 949 Joined: 20-March 04 From: Hou. Tx. Member No.: 282 ![]() |
Can anyone tell me what is above the rear spring mounts? The sheetmetal has some large dimples to center the spring but on the inside, there seems to be straight sheetmetal (the area right behind the shocks). Is there a double layer of sheetmetal here? I want to bolt something to the dimple in the center of the spring mount to act as a suspension limiter, but I can't figure out the design.
I know the gas tank is inboard of the springs and is out of the way. Maybe I could cut some access panels into the upper panel of sheetmetal (if indeed it uses 2 layers) then screw a cover panel back over it? Any info or help would be appreciated. Jason |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 949 Joined: 20-March 04 From: Hou. Tx. Member No.: 282 ![]() |
The salvage yard isn't going to let me cut on their cars, I'm sure.
Randy, you have a removable panel, I think, just above the factory fuel tank sending unit. Is there a second panel of metal underneath it? In this pic of Randy's car, I'm pointing to about where the dimple should be, but it's smooth instead. I'm contemplating cutting a hole the same size as the 2 other holes nearby and just using a rubber plug to cover it, just like the factory did. I just need a hole big enough to put a nut and socket in there to tighten things up. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/JasonWW/Camaro_Build_034copy.jpg) PF Flyer, yes. See my other thread. http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=2247 I tried using a cable clamped to the axle using a 3" clamp. It worked, but I didn't like it. There just wasn't enough room for the cable slack to move around etc... I want to try adding a steel rod in the center of the spring and have it extend throught the bottom spring mount. I need the upper rod mount to be in the center of the dimple as well as be able to pivot around some. I'm still trying to find the best design. |
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