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Topic: Shelby mod
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FASTFORD
Gearhead Posts: 105
From: USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-01-2003 08:35 PM
   
I'm soon going to do the shelby mod to my car. What parts (bushings, insulators, etc.) are neccessary to complete this suspension tear down? If I do the shelby mod (lower the upper control arm one inch) will I still be able to get one inch lowering springs, or will my ball joints bind?
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2bav8
Gearhead Posts: 207
From: Mesa, AZ
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2003 01:00 AM
There really isn't anything neccessary needed to do the swap. Granted, if you tear the suspension apart and find worn out parts replace them, but other wise just drill a 17/32 hole in your shock tower and you're good to go (do get them proper template for your car!!!).On my '66 coupe I have the Shelby drop and 620 springs from Mustangs Plus with no problems. The binding problem only occurs witb more than 1" lowering of the upper control arms. ------------------
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1966 Restomod Coupe [This message has been edited by 2bav8 (edited 01-02-2003).]
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2504
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2003 12:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 2bav8:
On my '66 coupe I have the Shelby drop and 620 springs from Mustangs Plus with no problems.
Me too! 
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-04-2003 02:14 PM
I also have that set up with 1/2 coil cut with no problem.
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FASTFORD
Gearhead Posts: 105
From: USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-04-2003 11:59 PM
Where can I get a good template for a 67 ?
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 334
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 01-05-2003 02:43 PM
I have looked all over the internet and found only one site with the template for a '67 mustang. http://www.thecarsource.com/shelby/restore/lowering.html
On this site it gives the specs for LOWERED mustangs only. I still have my original coil springs and they are sagging a little. How much would I need to cut these springs to match up to this relocation setup?
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rm302 boss
Moderator Posts: 649
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 12:26 PM
I have both templates cut from stainless...
I have the one for a 65-66 and the one for 69-70. Can any one tell me which one he will need?
Rene
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1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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dark7068
Gearhead Posts: 852
From: BC, Canada
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-07-2003 03:27 AM
here's a downloadable template at www.themustangshop.com go to How to's and them lowering upper control arms.Rick
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