I'M helping the American Economy

Mike Gaines · May 2, 2015

I have pumped $1,914.52 into the American Economy with the parts to completely upgrade my rolling stock....New Cal Trac Complete System, Cal Trac Bars, Mono-Leaf Springs, FRT 90/10's and RR 9 Way Adj shocks ($1091.00) plus New MT Slicks ($468.58) plus new Moroso DS-2 Frt Tires ($354.94).
So...if any of you guys were wondering about doing this...this is the tab...LOL

All this with my new 505" Motor (which is I dont even want to know the total for that build...LOL) will add more the the economy.
All to go from 12 FLAT to 10.5....wow
I am not the only guy who is this crazy, RIGHT ??????

Rick · May 2, 2015

Hi Mike

Just started rebuilding the suspension and brake system on a 66 satellite. Yes it gets pricey. My first build so lots of questions???

Cant believe how expensive those shocks are. We do you gain with the 9 way adjustment??

Lets Roll · May 3, 2015

Nice stuff. I have to look into new leaf springs for my roadrunner.

Budnicks · May 3, 2015

Parts, parts & more parts,
ya' gotta' love, that type of economic stimulus package

looking pretty good

good luck & happy spending

Tex013 · May 3, 2015

i think you will find that is a the complete package - Caltrac

Tex

Mike Gaines · May 4, 2015

Rick said:
Hi Mike

Just started rebuilding the suspension and brake system on a 66 satellite. Yes it gets pricey. My first build so lots of questions???

Cant believe how expensive those shocks are. We do you gain with the 9 way adjustment??

I bought the 9 way adj rr shocks ONLY to make my cal trac suspension system work better. I set them on 7 or 8 to keep thge rear end "planted" down on the launch.
Dont know about street use.....Mike

72Fourspeed · May 4, 2015

Budnicks said:
Parts, parts & more parts,
ya' gotta' love, that type of economic stimulus package

When he drops the hammer on that thing, it'll stimulate more than his economy.

383man · May 5, 2015

Very nice setup Mike. My budget is never what I would like it to be so I have to go cheap as I will have to stick with just my SS springs and the no adjustment longer MP rear shocks. The only adjustable shocks I have used is the Comp Engineering 90/10 three way shocks I have up front. The rest of my suspension is stock.
You should have no problem hooking that bad boy up Mike with that very nice setup. Good luck to you. Ron

taxidermy man · May 5, 2015

What size rear tire and wheel? Looks like suspension jewelry!

Mike Gaines · May 5, 2015

taxidermy man said:
What size rear tire and wheel? Looks like suspension jewelry!

The wheels are 15x10 Weld's and the tires are 28x13.50x15 M/T DOT Slicks (11.25" tread width).
The rear end is narrowed plus springs moved inboard to get this combo to fit under the wheel wells.
Mike

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