building a comet straight axle car

IM building a 65 comet 2 door sedan with a speedway straight axle. My question is when I put the rearend under it, to get it leveled out should i just use longer shackles or sit the housing under the springs? I have heard of both was but not sure which is the best or correct way. Thanks for the info.

 

I would say leveling the car would be the wrong thing to do....nose up is what you need.....so rearend on the top of the leafs.

 

'65 Comet,
Sounds like a cool project you have going.
You owe it to yourself to checkout this Comet thread.There's a wealth of knowledge there,straight axle guys there too.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=335534&highlight=mercury+comet

 

ClearSpot, I check it out everday its an awsome thread. love all the pictures.

 

What he said ^^^


My 65 sed. Will sit stock in the back and up a bit in the front w a drilled Willys axle.
I think they look more down to business like that

 

I say it is your car,build it the way YOU like it!!!!Too high in the front,to me,looks wrong.Dale[teddisnoke]Snoke's 64 sits right,Scrap Iron's Whissler 65 sat to high in the front.That is just my opinion! ROY.

 

A set of Mopar Super Stock springs in the back would lift the back of the car a little, and still maintain, and probably add, the proper traction. I've seen them used on non Chrysler cars. There is a left and a right part number.

 

Here's a Speedway kit installed. Yes the motor and tranny are in it. It's a running vehicle. You can see how high it sits. You can raise the rear by using longer shackles, but don't forget to install longer rear shocks.If you use a taller rear tire 28"-30" this helps alot. To get the look you'll only have to raise the car 3"

 

dont raise the rear keep the nose up

 

This is a stance you can achieve with a combination of both Speedway, and stock econoline parts:

 

Someone here also mentioned the use of Chysler rear springs. I also use this style with the Hemi units, both right hand side part numbers. But know this. They will sag, to the tune of almost three inches, over time, and with race related use. These new MOPAR units are made in Mexico, and for some reason, the steel loses its arch quickly. I'm working with Calvert Racing to come up with a Split-Trac spring with the Chrysler configuration to remedy the height loss.

 

Geez, this is an old thread..... So much for that..... Ooops...