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WesternRed
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 5787 |
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Thanks Steve, that's pretty much what I had in mind, the only difference is with the longer T-bar is should bolt straight in without the adapter, though that does raise some concerns if the longer bar will be strong enough, but seems to work for Fords apparently.
The 5.5" T-bar has slotted holes and works for 4.15"-4.85" bolt spacing. The AMC bolt spacing is 5", so I think slightly slotting the holes in the lower arms would be enough to get it to fit. I now have a sales order from Viking, so things are moving along although they are saying there is a 2-3 week lead time on orders plus shipping on that, so likely wouldn't see them until the new year.
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304-dude
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If you need to fit a shorter t-bar, or pivot pin, you can shift the holes about .500" which will give more angle for the coil overs. Most recommend about 15° angle, but it will be more like 7°, which does not loose much spring rate. If anyone noticed my modding the UCA, I did not slot the holes, just moved them accordingly. Though I replaced the Ford pivot pin with my AMC. If I had the idea earlier, I would have kept the Ford pivot pin with my Ford spring saddle. |
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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XJ6
AMC Nut Joined: Jul/09/2020 Location: SW Status: Offline Points: 293 |
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Sounds doable but we know the stock ford mustang lower spring seat sits lower on the upper control arm than an AMC seat does. Will that create the need for a longer spring or is there enough adjustment on the shock to take up the difference and/or use all the height adjustment up? Sure would be nice if Viking would just machine (or drill) a AMC spaced lower T bar too make this easier
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WesternRed
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I am looking at the kit for a 60-70 Falcon, I think it has a longer shock than the equivalent Mustang, there should be plenty of adjustment on the spring, it’s more important to get the shock length right so that it doesn’t bottom or top out while maintaining the maximum travel possible.
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XJ6
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Any updates on this? If Viking could simply change the T bar bolt hole spacing slightly we could have a bolt in adjustable coil over option for all 70-up AMC cars and probably sell a bunch.
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WesternRed
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I have ordered, but there was a couple of weeks lead time and then shipping to Australia after that, so probably won't see them until at least sometime in January.
I have since noticed a few people on Facebook running them so hopefully all goes as planned.
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Red Devil
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QA1 lists 5" Centre-to-centre T-bar kits: - BAR500K = 3/4" bushing mount - BAR505K = 5/8" bearing mount ... or at least they did. Was looking into it years ago to fit coilovers with CF arms that have same spacing as stock arms. Hope this helps, RD
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Steve Obertanec
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What is the actual shock bolt spread on a stock saddle?
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Steve Obertanec
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WesternRed
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I measured the bolt spacing on the stock upper arm at 5.00", the Viking T-bar for both the Falcon and Chevy II applications has slotted holes and will span 4.15-4.85" (5.5" bar), so a little slotting of the holes on the arm should be enough to make up the extra 0.150".
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WesternRed
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Mine are on the way.
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