76 Maverick Stallion..... - Page 7

super sonic mav · 2012-06-09, 17:27

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Originally Posted by CaptainComet

I think leaving might be easier too. It has been a long while since I even looked at traction bars, but I seem to remember some of the better ones having provisions for shocks, and I doubt any of those would be staggered.

My Lakewood bars will fit either bracket .....I will keep the shocks in the 70 configuration .....one more problem solved....

**Dave B** · 2012-06-09, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainComet

I think leaving might be easier too. It has been a long while since I even looked at traction bars, but I seem to remember some of the better ones having provisions for shocks, and I doubt any of those would be staggered.

My CalTracs are set up for staggered shocks....

**CaptainComet** · 2012-06-09, 18:42

I would swear that a long time ago, might have been Lakewood had traction bars that doubled as that lower plate too. You bolted the lower shock mount directly to them.

I just skimmed through Summit's listings, but didn't see anything.

I might be wrong ... probably don't sell them anymore if they ever did ... nevamind ....

**mav1970** · 2012-06-09, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainComet

I would swear that a long time ago, might have been Lakewood had traction bars that doubled as that lower plate too. You bolted the lower shock mount directly to them.

I bought a set of Lakewood traction bars for my 73 Duster back around 1976 that were built like that with a direct fit mounting plate and lower shock mounts - not the universal type but that was a long time ago

**Dave B** · 2012-06-09, 19:48

CalTrac's replace the lower plate.

super sonic mav · 2012-06-09, 19:48

Here is the lakewood traction bar that I bought in 84........when I raced the car the snubber was set 1/2" from the leaf spring.....no wheel hop....

super sonic mav · 2012-06-09, 20:00

There are 2 places to patch on the donor floor before its put in....its the same on the other side...

my little patch........

the patch welded in and sprayed with anti rust coating....I must practice welding sheetmetal...lots of welding left........

super sonic mav · 2012-06-09, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Blown76Mav

Did ya cut the rust out or just patch over it?

cut out the rusty stuff.....I left enough metal to do a lap joint.....placed and welded in a piece from behind(not shown)...........ended up with two layers again......its strong........still learning about metal patching.....

super sonic mav · 2012-06-09, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Blown76Mav

The lakewoods with the J-Hooks replaced the lower shock plate, the ones pictured just bolt on the leafs and bend when power is applied to them. This was less than 2 days old, launched it once for the photoshoot and bent it.

Wow.............I never bent mine..........not enough power....

**Bobo Greybeard** · 2012-06-09, 21:18

I just found this thread. All I can say is WOW and great job so far. I am looking forward to following it. Keep it up.

Bobo

2012-06-09, 18:42	#63
CaptainComet Senior Member Join Date: 2007-03-18 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 3,294 Vehicle(s): 72 Comet iTrader: 29 (100%) Images: 184	I would swear that a long time ago, might have been Lakewood had traction bars that doubled as that lower plate too. You bolted the lower shock mount directly to them. I just skimmed through Summit's listings, but didn't see anything. I might be wrong ... probably don't sell them anymore if they ever did ... nevamind .... __________________ Awaiting its third life .................... Just a Memory.......... A fool and his money are soon partying. Jeff

2012-06-09, 19:48	#65
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,224 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	CalTrac's replace the lower plate. __________________

2012-06-09, 19:48	#66
super sonic mav Member Join Date: 2009-03-05 Location: Zimmerman,Mn. Posts: 227 Vehicle(s): 1976 Maverick Stallion iTrader: 0 (0%)	Here is the lakewood traction bar that I bought in 84........when I raced the car the snubber was set 1/2" from the leaf spring.....no wheel hop.... __________________ 1976 Maverick Stallion It's not what you buy...It's what you build.........

2012-06-09, 20:00	#67
super sonic mav Member Join Date: 2009-03-05 Location: Zimmerman,Mn. Posts: 227 Vehicle(s): 1976 Maverick Stallion iTrader: 0 (0%)	There are 2 places to patch on the donor floor before its put in....its the same on the other side... my little patch........ the patch welded in and sprayed with anti rust coating....I must practice welding sheetmetal...lots of welding left........ __________________ 1976 Maverick Stallion It's not what you buy...It's what you build.........

2012-06-09, 21:18	#70
Bobo Greybeard Senior Member Join Date: 2012-05-26 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 111 Vehicle(s): 73 comet, 76 ford f 150 custom iTrader: 2 (100%)	I just found this thread. All I can say is WOW and great job so far. I am looking forward to following it. Keep it up. Bobo __________________ A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You are not going to get far if you don't change it.

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