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Re: [Tigers] Coil over shocks?

To: Jim Buster <jbsyv@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Coil over shocks?
From: Jay Laifman via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:51:01 -0700
Cc: Lance Beauchamp <blance598@gmail.com>, "tigers@autox.team.net" <tigers@autox.team.net>
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References: <CACQC2nU1mXw5jMu_vqAnQ3eAR2o4k6uEebyV6_-WhkcGr3k94w@mail.gmail.com> <0DA9E5E4-5401-4395-A79D-7EB0D8C730CF@yahoo.com>
Why?  Are you putting in larger diameter wheels?  Might look quite a bit odd.  
And similar sized wheels in front would hit when turning. 

> On Sep 18, 2018, at 9:18 PM, Jim Buster via Tigers <tigers@autox.team.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> I think coil over shocks in addition to leaf springs goes into the territory 
> of â??helper springsâ??. Usually for carrying a heavier load. Adjustable coil 
> over shocks (where you can raise the ride height) will pre-load the leaf 
> springs and, in my opinion, result in a harsh ride and possibly some 
> irrational behavior of the rear end. Fitment may also be an issue. Extended 
> shackles may be your answer. 2 inches is quite a bit and Iâ??m not a fan of 
> longer shackles but it will raise the body. Maybe someone has had more 
> experience with coil overs than I have. I use QA1 coil overs on my street rod 
> with a 4 link set up. 
> Jim B
> 
>> On Sep 18, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Lance Beauchamp via Tigers 
>> <tigers@autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone ever used coil over shocks in the rear of thier Tiger? 
>> If so what kind fit, any mods necessary. I'm interested in rasing the rear 2 
>> to 3 inches
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