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Topic: A 63 Fairlane and Cal-tracs
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 400
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-06-2004 06:59 PM
   
Anybody have any good ideas on how to modify the front leaf-spring mount to be able to use Cal-tracs? I always thought the bracket Ford uses there doesn't look all that strong. I was thinking of make some sort of crossmember out of round tube, welded between the frame rails, and bent under the driveshaft. Then weld small brackets to the crossmember for the spring to bolt to, and then, if my idea is correct, Cal-tracs could be used. I could even tie the roll bar into the crossmember if I wanted to. What do you think? Anybody else have a good idea?------------------
Kyle Laramore 63 Fairlane: 302, Victor Jr. heads and intake, Comp 31-639-5 solid cam, Super Comp headers, MSD 6AL, locked Duraspark Distributor, 650 Holley DP carb, C4, 3000 stall converter, manual valve body, 8" rear, Strange axles, 4.11 gears 66 Mustang coupe: 289, Offy intake, Crane Blazer hyd. camshaft, Autolite 4100 carb, Headman long tube headers, 3spd tranny, 8" rear, 3.80 gears
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MLariviere
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From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-07-2004 10:16 PM
I'm not familiar with Cal-tracs. Are they a ladder bar type device? Can you use them with leaf springs?
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 400
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-07-2004 10:49 PM
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-08-2004 12:18 AM
Cal-Tracs come with brackets that reinforce the front spring eye mount.------------------
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Kyle
Gearhead Posts: 400
From: Sumner, WA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-08-2004 10:53 AM
The problem is that the brackets that bolt to the frame almost box in the spring eye. From what I can tell, the front Cal-trac bracket wouldn't work with this arrangement, and needs a spring bracket that is open on the bottom.So i'm thinking of using round bar, like 1.5" OD or so, with 1/4" steel tabs welded to it so I can bolt the spring to that. Probably make some small gussets for the tabs as well. Do you think this would be strong enough?
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MLariviere
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From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-09-2004 09:43 AM
I guess it all depends on your welding ability,and the amount of horsepower you have.
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