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Jun 30, 2009 | 12:59 AM

ichyrowe

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From: decatur al

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hello all, i was wondering if anyone has purchased, installed or seen the new sharkbite coil over setup in action. i have been considering it and of course the vb setup as well. any input would be great.

Jun 30, 2009 | 04:12 AM

mrvette

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I have had a 360 VBP spring in my car for some 15 years now, with Bilstein shocks for the last 3 years....go that route, it's fine....

8" bolts gets you stock height....

Jun 30, 2009 | 11:39 AM

jimvette999

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I have it and I would do it again. It was not "bolt on" though. Prepare to spend some time getting it together.

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Jun 30, 2009 | 01:00 PM

groovyjay

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A friend of mine just installed one in his 73. Looking forward test driving it.

Jul 2, 2009 | 12:37 AM

ichyrowe

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From: decatur al

what size tires and wheels do you have on that beast? they look big. did you have to do any mods to get them under there?

Jul 2, 2009 | 10:42 AM

jimvette999

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ichyrowe

what size tires and wheels do you have on that beast? they look big. did you have to do any mods to get them under there?

I don't remember the size other than dia of 26 inches. I have offset trailing arms and 17"x9.5" rims rear and 17"x8" rims front. They fit inside the fender well. If you want the tire specs & wheel backspacing, please let me know. jimvette999@yahoo.com

They're Nitto brand....NT450's

http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Ent450%2Esizes

Jul 6, 2009 | 10:44 PM

RodTeq

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I have the Shark Bite and I broke it. Poor welds on the brackets. Replacements were poorly welded also. I am trying to make it work but I agree the jury is still out.

Jul 6, 2009 | 11:28 PM

Snowman

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CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 Vet

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I had the setup and it did take something to put it on but was worth it to me.

When I decided to put in a 555 cu inch motor, I took it out and sold it in favor of a Tom's rear instead. If you really flog your car, particularly drag racing or have something much more than a stock motor, I'd be wary at least. I like Speed Direct, have their Steeroids PS setup and front coil overs. Like customer service. With the abuse I was going to put on my rear end, I just felt it wise to upgrade.

Doug