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    Offline 1BADFISH™

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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #15 on: July 26, 2006 - 10:53:12 PM »
    Quote from: shelbydogg on July 26, 2006 - 10:51:00 PM
    Thanks,
    Summit sells the Wheel Vintiques 15x10 Rallyes with the 5.5 backspacing. I'll try those and see how they fit. As you can see, I like my cars LOW.

    I'm the same way Shelbydogg, If I can use a B body dana with a nice size tire and still have them nicely tucked into the wheel wells with my 15X8 rallye's I'll be happy!..lol.

    Do you know who sells those offset shackles?
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    Offline 360 'CUDA

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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #16 on: July 26, 2006 - 10:57:00 PM »
    Mancini is one place but I know there are others

    I don't think 8 inch wheels are any problem getting them to fit inside the wheelwell easily

    You might loose some traction the lower you set the car
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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #17 on: July 26, 2006 - 10:57:37 PM »
    The ones sold by mopar performance are only 3/4" move for the rear shackles. The front ones are extended 2" for use with super stock or A-body length springs. This is the reason that I made my own.  I think that I read somewhere that DR. DIFF sells the modified spring hangers but I don't know his website.  ANY HELP out there?
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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #18 on: July 26, 2006 - 11:05:02 PM »
    Quote from: shelbydogg on July 26, 2006 - 10:57:37 PM
    The ones sold by mopar performance are only 3/4" move for the rear shackles. The front ones are extended 2" for use with super stock or A-body length springs.

    Right, and that's what I have minus the SS springs but I think the A-body HD spring (with modifications) does give better traction then the longer E-body spring
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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #19 on: July 26, 2006 - 11:08:44 PM »
    Well hopefully if I end up getting the rear end I will be able to source the proper shackles, I'd rather not try to fab something up...don't really have the tools to do so. I'm sure someone sells them, just have to do my research. 
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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #20 on: August 03, 2006 - 09:09:57 AM »
    So I was bored last year and found a Chrome Dana Cover at the NATS for $15.00. I wanted the looks of it on my 8-3/4 so I made a look-a-like Dana adapter.  The piece under the cover is carved out of foam and painted with texture paint.  When mounted it'll look just like a Dana from 10 feet away.

    Don't laugh,
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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #21 on: August 03, 2006 - 10:54:57 AM »
    Totally cool Rob. :thumbsup:

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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #22 on: August 03, 2006 - 11:06:06 AM »
    I got the idea when my friend bought a chrome plastic cover for a 9" rearend and put it on his Challenger.  I wish they would make a Dana cover that did the same thing. It's only weighs 1 or 2 ounces , looks like chrome, is held on with silicone and looked expensive.

    Why did you give me Dr Diff's e-mail?  Does he make one? I know that he sells the modified hangers.
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    Offline tactransman

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    Re: Dana rear end measurements for E Body.
    « Reply #23 on: August 03, 2006 - 11:35:55 AM »
    Quote from: shelbydogg on July 26, 2006 - 10:57:37 PM
    The ones sold by mopar performance are only 3/4" move for the rear shackles. The front ones are extended 2" for use with super stock or A-body length springs. This is the reason that I made my own.  I think that I read somewhere that DR. DIFF sells the modified spring hangers but I don't know his website.  ANY HELP out there?

    Nope , it was for this post. :thumbsup:

    Better yet:(web site)    http://members.aol.com/doctordiff/
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