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Old 09-07-2009, 12:22 PM   #1
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C4 rear in 66 questions

Hey guys need some help. I've installed a C4 rear in my 66 project and have painted myself into a corner. After doing all the mounts and calculating and figuring, I forgot one thing. Room for Shocks!! I can't use the stock shock mounts as the frame is to wide and there isn't enough room for the coilover. Anybody have any suggestions or ideas??



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Old 09-07-2009, 04:29 PM   #2
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Re: C4 rear in 66 questions

pics from the back may help us help you..
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Old 09-07-2009, 05:30 PM   #3
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Re: C4 rear in 66 questions



I think I've decided to just cut off the leaf spring mount and make a custom lower mount that attaches to the bottom bolt. It will work, but the shock is almost perfectly vertical, aldan recommends 30 degrees at ride height.
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Old 09-07-2009, 11:26 PM   #4
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Re: C4 rear in 66 questions

I would say if you don't have room for a shock or coilover, how about creating a cantilever setup like these. I have been collecting pics of cantilevers since I had planned to have one. Nate at Porterbuilt is responsible for 2 of the 3 pics you see.
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