Thread: front clip on 51 plymouth coupe
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12-31-2006 06:35 AM #6
Well, another old thread reborn, so I'll put in my opinion again. Front suspension clips don't just "fit", they have to be made to fit. Then you have to modify all the front sheet metal mounts, inner fenderwells and mounts, bumper mounts, radiator support and a bunch of other stuff..... That's if you find a clip with the right track width to fit the application. Suspension clips were a viable option years ago before the introduction of all the good supsension packages available... IMO it doesn't save a lot of money, if you're a good fabricator and have excellent welding skills and consider your time worth absolutely nothing, then perhaps. I've installed a bunch of the IFS packages specifically made for application, generally about a 6 hour job and it's ready for the alignment shop and everything fits, is in the correct proportion, and leaves tons of room for big engines, headers, AC and other accessories..... In addition, all the components are new, not the case with welding on a 25 or 30 year old frame section that has been through who knows what in it's earlier years...... IMO the "just put a front suspension clip on" is very much an oversimplification of what it takes to do the job right and have a car with correct spring rates, suspension geometry, reliable parts, and is aesthetically pleasing and will bring the highest possible resale.....Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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