The body is on! - Page 2

ebiggs1 · #21 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 08:15 AM

On Dusty Rhodes wheels did you notice he has an 8.8 abd you have a 9"?
There may be some difference in lenght so the offset of the wheels may need to be adjusred.

Dusty Rhodes · #22 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 10:21 AM

the rearend is a narrowed chev rearend, 54 1/2" from axle flange to axle flange

ebiggs1 · #23 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 07:59 AM

Thanx for the correction. I have a slight bind in the steering too. I didn't think it was bad enought to worry about but now that you mention it, what did you do to correct it? Your front sway bar looks perfect. It is from a '68 Camaro?

Dusty Rhodes · #24 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 10:24 AM

the swaybar is from an 1986 camaro. On the steering I cut the bracket off ( the one between the firewall and steering rack that holds the bearing), and turned it around so that it would be closer to the motor. problem solved.

pmfranke · #25 (**permalink**) 03-10-2007, 07:37 PM

mine is a 9" ford that's 54 1/2" also.my spring are too short (oil pan 3 1/2" clearance) so i'm looking for 10" free length.dusty's springs look like 2 1/2" id all the way up into the mustang II cup.Unlike mine that have two different sized ends 2 1/2" and 3 1/2"at the top. With the streight springs , there are alot more choices of length and rate. the Camaro sway bar does look perfect . how to mount to the tubular A arms is the next question.