Still no engine in the car, so time will tell. It was way too soft and low before, so it bottomed out really easily. It also had original 32 rear shocks that were supposed to be rebuilt, but leaked out with in the first 100 miles. When adding the extra leaf, I also added bump stops and have a pair of new Rotoshim shocks on order for the rear. I am happy with the way the Rotoshim front shocks performed, so looking forward to driving it with the extra leaf and new shocks in the rear. The goal is to get it back together with the lavender engine for GNRS, so probably won't put any miles on it until after then.
For bumpstops I like 48 Ford rears. They have a hollow middle so they’re more cushiony than 32 or 34 style. But you do need to drill a center hole for mounting instead of the two ears like a stock 32 has.
Hmmm...maybe that is why the front wheels are at the tire shop today, swapping 5.00/5.25's for 5.50's...but you never know. Haha
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