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Topic: got my mono-leafs!!
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 413
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 08:41 AM
   
Well, I "finally" got my fiberglass mono leafs in from flex a form. I'll have to say that they look like an excellent product, I can't wait to get them on the car and see how they perform!! Alex, would it be worth the extra time and effort to replace the urethane bushings w/ aluminum bushings....I have the material and a friend with a lathe but i'm just wondering if it will actually help?!?!?!
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2289
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-14-2003 09:22 AM
VERY  !! I'm jealous!! Will you be running any traction bars or such with those fiberglas mono-leafs? What rear shocks will you use? I think Cal-tracs call for aluminum bushings only in the front eyes..... Ryan 
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 413
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 10:25 AM
Yes, i'll be running my cal trac bars....I am currently using Rancho adjustable shocks in the rear but will be switching to QA1's in the future. I've got the QA1's in the front now, just gotta replenish the funds before I can get them for the rear....as far as the bushings go, this urethane is extremely hard and I'm not sure aluminum would benefit me much but every little bit helps! 
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 10:36 AM
Yes Stephan, absolutely. I change all of them to aluminum always.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 262
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by CometGT1974:
Well, I "finally" got my fiberglass mono leafs in from flex a form.
We are thinking about buying some from flex a form. When you say "finally" does that mean you had trouble getting them from flex a form?
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 413
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 01:19 PM
well, it took him about two months from the time i ordered them....he did have a stroke recently so that has slowed him down a bit and now he has a bunch of back orders to fill so I would say be prepared to wait a while!!
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 04:00 PM
They are back on track. I have now recieved my second set of springs in the last two weeks.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 413
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 04:29 PM
Yeah Alex, but you're more important then the rest of us!!!! 
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2289
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-14-2003 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
...... I change all of them to aluminum always.
Alex,
Do you mean front AND REAR eyes? Ryan
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4652
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by Ryan Wilke:
Alex,
Do you mean front AND REAR eyes?
I too am curious. I'm running aluminum bushings on the front eyes... How about poly bushings for the rears? ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 04:59 PM
I install solid aluminum bushings in both the front and rear to replace the supplied polyurethane units.To tell you guys the truth, I have never even tried the supplied bushings in the fiberglass springs on a race (hot) car.
On a street car (stock or really mild) we have left them in. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2289
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-14-2003 05:31 PM
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2904
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by CometGT1974:
Yes, i'll be running my cal trac bars....I am currently using Rancho adjustable shocks in the rear but will be switching to QA1's in the future. I've got the QA1's in the front now, just gotta replenish the funds before I can get them for the rear....as far as the bushings go, this urethane is extremely hard and I'm not sure aluminum would benefit me much but every little bit helps!
I called the HAL/QA1 shocks tech line and they don't make a TRUE double adjustable shock. One that adjusts extension and rebound. I have a set on the front of my car, but I think I am going with either ALDAN or AFCO for the back. I also found out that ALDAN's are still made in the USA, QA1's are not.
later ------------------
Jerry
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"This is FORD Country! On a Quiet night you can hear a Chevy Rust"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 11:16 PM
All of my stock says "Made in USA".  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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