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Forum: Suspension TECH 01-25-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
I measured all my rear control arms to see if...

I measured all my rear control arms to see if they are off center and they are not. My rear diff/axle is centered in the frame. It's the body that is not mounted square on the frame. I ground away...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-15-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
Bob6258, were these cars completed or rolling...

Bob6258, were these cars completed or rolling down the assembly line?
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-15-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
I checked more axle to frame measurements and the...

I checked more axle to frame measurements and the axle is centered in frame but the body to frame is not. maybe grind away a little more of the inner fender lip. I'm afraid to mess with the body...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-15-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
The spring rates are given as linear and the car...

The spring rates are given as linear and the car drives great. I love the ability to adjust the shock stiffness as well. There is a particularly bad dip on my way to work where the one tire scrapes...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-15-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
I just lift the rear of the car by the axle and...

I just lift the rear of the car by the axle and the shock mounting point is very solid. The crossmember has no cracks and the gap between the back of the mounting point to the trunk floor is the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-15-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
The rear axle is centered on the frame. Checked...

The rear axle is centered on the frame. Checked it this morning and measured from the inside of frame to center of upper side diff cover bolt and they were within 1/8th inch.

Every time I try to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-14-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
I guess I meant to say pull behind the rear of...

I guess I meant to say pull behind the rear of the lower kick panel just in front of the rear wheel. Definitely not the rear rocker panel! Or, Maybe cut a block of wood with a slight angle to wedge...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-14-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
I will measure from frame to rear diff on each...

I will measure from frame to rear diff on each side to determine if it's centered tonight.
How many body mount bolts are holding it in place?
Also, where would be a safe place to pull from on the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-14-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
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Yeah, I already put the grinder to the inside of the quarter panel lip and nibbled back some of the chrome trim to try to adjust that factory variation out of it!! Cut off about a third of inch but...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-13-2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
Thanks for all the great ideas. I did the...

Thanks for all the great ideas.

I did the poly bushings over 20 yrs ago when they were "the way to go". That was when I did all the suspension and power train. The boxed arms are factory and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-13-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,059
Posted By madtexan
69 rear axle sits too far towards driver side

HI All,

I have been trying to solve why my rear tire scrapes on inner fender lip on one side. It's on a mostly stock 69 GTO with 255/60/15 tires scrapes over deep dips only on drivers side. It has...
Forum: Interior TECH 03-23-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,524
Posted By madtexan
Glad it worked for you. I noticed this thread...

Glad it worked for you. I noticed this thread doesn't show up in searches anymore so this might bring it back into relevance so it can help other people.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-23-2015, 05:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 971
Posted By madtexan
Do you still need one? I have one that I used on...

Do you still need one? I have one that I used on my 69 GTO and will part with it. It was custom made by a friend and I towed my 20ft ski boat to/from the lake every weekend with it until I restored...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
I live in the East end of Richardson near Murphy...

I live in the East end of Richardson near Murphy off Renner road. Why do you ask?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
Thanks for the thoughts on this mess. I sent...

Thanks for the thoughts on this mess. I sent another email to forum member JAKESHOE about this since he is the guy who built the tranny and installed it for me. I can get another snap ring and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
Well the servo ring came off again. Just got back...

Well the servo ring came off again. Just got back from a short drive and it's left a puddle on the garage floor. Didn't seem to happen until I kicked on the gas once in 4th gear and caused a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2014, 12:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
This wasn't much of a concern since I don't put...

This wasn't much of a concern since I don't put many miles on the car. I'm sure it has improved a good amount but I can't give you before or after numbers.
I can cruise at 65-70 and only turn...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-26-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
SO I ended up making a wedge shaped piece of wood...

SO I ended up making a wedge shaped piece of wood and hammered it in until it depressed the servo cover all the way and was able to get the snap ring back in place. It was a real pain but it's in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-26-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
Thanks for the info. I tried the prybar...

Thanks for the info.

I tried the prybar with a piece of 1/2" oak against the floorpan and was able to depress the cover in but it doesn't move very far. possibly 3/10 of an inch. As soon as I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-23-2014, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
Thanks for the replies on this issue. I...

Thanks for the replies on this issue.

I sent an email to the shop who built and installed the trans and they said to push it back in and try to secure the ring clip. Of course it probably isn't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By madtexan
200R4 trans problem.

My 69 GTO has been converted from a turbo400 to a 200R4 tranny. It has been in there for nearly 5 years and I notice the last time I drove it that it's losing fluid big time. 2 quarts for a 15 mile...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-08-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 107
Posted By madtexan
I put a Hurst His'n'Hers shifter in my 69 GTO...

I put a Hurst His'n'Hers shifter in my 69 GTO console without any mods. It's a tight fit. Since my car was a 69 it had the straight non gated shifter so the unit installed came with a bezel. I know...
Forum: Interior TECH 03-13-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,524
Posted By madtexan
I'm glad it worked for you. The 12" hinge is much...

I'm glad it worked for you. The 12" hinge is much cheaper but I bought the 48" one just because I thought I'd screw them up and have to make multiple prototypes. I'd say the most critical parts are...
Forum: Southwest 03-01-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,156
Posted By madtexan
Banshee. Noticed his subject states "69 gto...

Banshee. Noticed his subject states "69 gto body".
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-26-2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By madtexan
actually the e-brake cable is so free... it's not...

actually the e-brake cable is so free... it's not connected. I'm missing a part underneath the car. I found the issue and it's because I installed two long shoes on that side. I didn't realize...
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