Hey Guys, I thought that with all the modifications I've been making to my Horizon, that I would join the crowd and make a buildup thread to keep track of all I have done.
This past weekend, I finally got around to installing the Shelby Charger springs that I acquired from Detobias months back. I had them powder coated fire engine red, as they were quite rusty and gross, but now they're all purty
They're mounted on 2 year old KYB GR2 struts, which I feel still have some life left in them, and they seem to manage these springs nicely. Although I would enjoy a set of Koni shocks, they're far far out of my price range.
The sway bar is off a Shelby Z Daytona that I found last summer in the local wrecking yard. Originally I had it Zinc plated because of a cheap deal I got, and installed it with some new rubber bushings. However, I was unaware of the modifications required and as such, it squeaked and make noise like hell.
I did it right this time, trimmed the ends down 3/4" and had it powder coated, along with the properly sized bushings from Johnny at PolyBushings.com. Now it's firm as hell, but doesn't make a sound when I go over bumps!
Installing the springs was relatively easy, as I changed out the original struts years ago. I was told the Shelby Charger springs are 1/2" shorter than the stockers, and although uncompressed, they are shorter, when installed, I could swear the front ride height is higher than it was with the stock springs, whereas the rear is the same as before, maybe a smidge lower. I'll post up some before and after pics once I get it back from the alignment shop.
Pics of the parts below!
New fronts installed
New rears installed
Also fabricated a rear strut brace out of a 1" tube of 304 stainless steel. Bent the ends down with a hydraulic press and drilled holes. Works very well and looks pretty spiffy! (I can make some more if anyone's interested. PM me for more info...)
Rear Brace installed
Let me know what you guys think, and stay posted!