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Offline XBRIT

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coil over shocks
« on: March 25, 2010 - 03:32:46 PM »
Hi
I am 72 presently working on a total rebuild on my Challenger. I have the broadcast sht. and it mentions at the bottom of the sheet that the vehicle is a 'special handing car'. The vehicle has what seem to be original, coil over shock.From pictures that I have seen this seems to be rare. Any one out there got any input.
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Re: coil over shocks
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2010 - 11:13:03 PM »
 :popcorn: Very interesting....

Maybe Barry, AlaskanTA, has some input?
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

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Re: coil over shocks
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2010 - 12:52:52 PM »
Special handling cars had attention to paint & finish detail not suspension , the coil over shocks are the worst idea on a leaf spring mopar , it will make the rear of thecar bounce & compromise traction , just use a normal shock in its place

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Re: coil over shocks
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2010 - 06:09:55 PM »
Ditto what CP said. Special handling meant the order/car was "handled" differently. This is typically seen on fleet cars like taxi cab and police cars, but could spill over in to other special purchases, like one made for a Chrysler executive or a special dealer order or such.

Coil on shock mounts are '70s attempts at stepping up wheel rates and helping out inadequate components. Nothign factory about em. I'd ditch for good quality regular shocks

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Re: coil over shocks
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2010 - 08:09:35 AM »
Special handling cars had attention to paint & finish detail not suspension , the coil over shocks are the worst idea on a leaf spring mopar , it will make the rear of thecar bounce & compromise traction , just use a normal shock in its place

Weird, the coil overs are on the front...  :dunno:
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

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Re: coil over shocks
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2010 - 10:16:30 PM »
Yeah , I didn't see the picture the first time !!

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