Crites spring relocation kit
Crites spring relocation kit
Just wanted to know if anyone has used the rear leaf spring relocation kit offered thru Crites. With the kit, what is the largest tire you can safely run without rub? Thanks, Russ
1970 Ford Fairlane 500 429scj -drag pack option
1986 Mustang GT, heads, cam, intake, vortech super charger
1964 comet calente -in progress
1986 Mustang GT, heads, cam, intake, vortech super charger
1964 comet calente -in progress
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Re: Crites spring relocation kit
My 65 has rear springs relocated (Crites kit maybe?) and mini tub. I've had Hoosier 295-20-15 Quicktime DOT about 10" tread on it without rub.
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Re: Crites spring relocation kit
Judd;there is a BIG hole in your trunk!!!! Looks like you may be missing a very important part!!!!Aren't leaf springs for buggys?!! ROY.
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Roy that hole is a pressure relief so I don't blow the doors off all the Chevies I pass! Real men have leaf springs front and rear!!!!!!
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
How stable are the rear leafspring shackles? I was thinking of using their kit on my 63, but i wasn't too sure about the back set-up. They seemed a little weak to me.
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
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Re: Crites spring relocation kit
Mine are holdimg up ok but most of the torque on mine is against the ladder bars.
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
Be careful using Crites products as he sells alot of JUNK stuff!
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spike wrote:Be careful using Crites products as he sells alot of JUNK stuff!
as per what? quite a few of us here have used a lot of parts from Crites. what part did you have trouble with or is that a broad statement?
alan
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40 ford coupe sold 1979 found in garage sitting for 34 years back home again.
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
I'M RUNNING 820X15 FIRESTONE CHEATER SLICKS ON 8 IN. WHEELS.....STROKED... NO TUBSeckenber wrote:Just wanted to know if anyone has used the rear leaf spring relocation kit offered thru Crites. With the kit, what is the largest tire you can safely run without rub? Thanks, Russ
Stroked
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66 AC Cobra Webers
73 Bronco
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64 Comet BFX Tribute
66 AC Cobra Webers
73 Bronco
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
I was looking at the leafspring relocation kit too, but i'm afraid to put it into mr drag car. Looks way to weak for how hard my car comes out. I'm going to make something up on my own.
1963 Comet S-22 Drag Car
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
1964 Fairlane 2 door sedan T-Bolt Clone
2007 Shelby GT
1989 LX 5.0 Convertible
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
Just got the kit but didn't install yet. Looks cheap in the picture but actually looks like it might work ok. Quality doesn't seem that bad. Only time will tell.
1970 Ford Fairlane 500 429scj -drag pack option
1986 Mustang GT, heads, cam, intake, vortech super charger
1964 comet calente -in progress
1986 Mustang GT, heads, cam, intake, vortech super charger
1964 comet calente -in progress
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
STROKED wrote:I'M RUNNING 820X15 FIRESTONE CHEATER SLICKS ON 8 IN. WHEELS.....STROKED... NO TUBSeckenber wrote:Just wanted to know if anyone has used the rear leaf spring relocation kit offered thru Crites. With the kit, what is the largest tire you can safely run without rub? Thanks, Russ
STROKED, i'm going to get up your way soon and check out that 64. when are you usually around? didn't you say you run a dealership? are you around on saturdays?
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YES I AM, I'M HERE SIX DAYS A WEEK. MY DEALERSHIP IS GILBERT-BAKER FORD IN ALBERTVILLE, AL. 35950. GIVE ME A CALL BEFORE YOU COME, MAKE SURE I'M NOT FISHING; 256-891-3000 ASK FOR BAKER....STROKED...riverbum wrote:STROKED wrote:I'M RUNNING 820X15 FIRESTONE CHEATER SLICKS ON 8 IN. WHEELS.....STROKED... NO TUBSeckenber wrote:Just wanted to know if anyone has used the rear leaf spring relocation kit offered thru Crites. With the kit, what is the largest tire you can safely run without rub? Thanks, Russ
STROKED, i'm going to get up your way soon and check out that 64. when are you usually around? didn't you say you run a dealership? are you around on saturdays?
Stroked
"Alabama Fan That Bleeds Ford Blue"
http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/h380/rsbaker/
http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/h38 ... %20Bronco/
64 Comet BFX Tribute
66 AC Cobra Webers
73 Bronco
"Alabama Fan That Bleeds Ford Blue"
http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/h380/rsbaker/
http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/h38 ... %20Bronco/
64 Comet BFX Tribute
66 AC Cobra Webers
73 Bronco
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
Here is pics of a 64 fairlane that I did.
I usually build my own relocation stuff. Tubing and 1/8"plate are cheap.
Roger
I usually build my own relocation stuff. Tubing and 1/8"plate are cheap.
Roger
65 comet 7.61@96mph 1/8
Made in Canada, Built for speed.
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https://youtu.be/JCVwEitXSi4
Made in Canada, Built for speed.
Tweaked65 on instagram
https://youtu.be/JCVwEitXSi4
Re: Crites spring relocation kit
Crites kit install
1970 Ford Fairlane 500 429scj -drag pack option
1986 Mustang GT, heads, cam, intake, vortech super charger
1964 comet calente -in progress
1986 Mustang GT, heads, cam, intake, vortech super charger
1964 comet calente -in progress