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Just wanted to update you all... I did install the VW shocks, I did have to remove the sleves from the shocks because the sleeves were too small...
yeah the wheels are 3 inches from the fender line, wish it was more like 1 inch
The measurement from hanger to hanger is approximately 46.5 or 47, I do think I'm gonna change to Radials, but I might wait for the new Cokers...
Totally agree, these are not Model A leafs.. honestly who knows from which car they came from, and yes you are right, this is not the original...
Yeah I cannot even see an arch on these so I'm not sure where they came off, and yes the shackles still work this way, I just order some cheap oil...
I suspected that, I just could not remember how the angle was on other cars. Yes the car has a pan bar and it does pull some at bumps, the only...
I have heard classic VW shocks are soft
Yeah I love driving my cars and driving in the highway is a must, so I really need to dial the rear suspension so I can drive it at 65mph with no...
yeah and reversed will help a bit too
I did remove some air and it did help a bit, but not too much, I bet radials would be much softer, maybe the new Cokers in July might be a nice...
Ok so bellow are the rear suspension images. As you can see a lot of leafs were removed, and I do not have reversed eyes, so if I was to go with...
I will take some pictures of the rear so you get a better idea
I will try to reach out, thanks
I will go over this and check the parts being used, but I'm sure the only way to get a few inches lower is to have a reversed leaf, but I would...
No they are not reversed
[ATTACH] Guys I need some help with coilovers... so I recently got this Model A and I'm ironing all the little things to make it a highway...
Let's create a Thread with details about rear coil-overs Coil-Over rate: Year: Make: Model: Weight: Details: ex. fenderless, full fendered,...
has anyone tried this unit on a classic truck? or small coupe? https://www.rigidhvac.com/store/products/dv1910e-ac-12v-cool
So I tried a few things, double cork gasket but did not work, I checked the gasket that prevents the sending unit from shorting and looks good, I...
Will try a few of these ideas next weekend and let you guys know. My last resort will be to get a different unit.
Thanks man, yeah Im loving the color, its not a perfect body, its really a driver
will try this and let you know
you guys might be up to something here, but the unit has these bumps on top that would no allow something to go on top. I did notice that on other...
ok I can give this a try, all the wiring is new, to sending unit and ground, but the ground is a small tab welded to the unit, the ground is going...
[ATTACH] Hi to all, I have a 52 Ford f1 with a new gas sending unit that malfunctions when its tight enough to stop fumes from escaping, basically...
I have a feeling this is gonna be my biggest issue because the box is sloppy, I can turn my steering wheel a few inches and have no movement in my...
Thank you so much for your detailed answer, I have to go thru the whole front end, even though everything is new, its simply not working well, I...
Ok I will try a few things to get it better and check, and will go into more detail if the issue continues, thank you sso much for your detailed...
what you mention is kind of what I fell, the back moving a bit, then correct on the front, my wheel does not return to center after a turn, but...
just ordered some shims with 4 degrees, we will see what happens
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