Rear suspension differences

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  1. pete2010

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    I'm looking at caltracs and noticed their "stock" listing is for a 70-75 Maverick. I have a 76 so I'm wondering if there is a difference with the 76-77 cars.

    I can have Calvert build them to specs I provide but it's a matter of curiosity and why do that if their "stock" set up works.

    If anyone is unsure of what Caltracs are they are a form of traction bar that runs form the axle housing to front leaf spring mount. The difference that would affect the design is the leaf width, the axle tube diameter and or spring perch design, the front mount design and the leaf eye design.
     
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    That is very strange they only list 70-75. I always thought the rear suspension was exactly the same on all Mavs/Comets. I'm in getting some caltracs for my car(76 also) in the future and would like to know what's up with that.
     
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    starting in 71 They staggered the shocks in the rear.....
     

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