[Tigers] Fwd: Coil over shocks?

[Lance Beauchamp]

More info, The car has original springs, it has dropped down in the rear
especially on my side , I think it's a weight issue. I've had 15 inch
Panasport's on for some time with no isssues. And I had air shocks for
awhile, harsher ride, looked good though!  So, Mr King is probably wright
new springs and a good new rear shock will keep that tire off my fender..

Beau 9470951

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From: Jay Laifman <jay.laifman at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 1:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Coil over shocks?
To: Jim Buster <jbsyv at yahoo.com>
Cc: Lance Beauchamp <blance598 at gmail.com>, tigers at autox.team.net <
tigers at autox.team.net>


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 at autox.team.net>
wrote:
>
> I think coil over shocks in addition to leaf springs goes into the
territory of ‘helper springs’. 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
I’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 at 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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