maverick rear drag shocks

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Joe Dirt, Feb 22, 2012.

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If maverick/comet secific drag shocks are avalible would you buy them?

Poll closed Feb 29, 2012.
  1. Yes I would

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  2. No never

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  3. Why is he wasting his time?

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  1. Joe Dirt

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    Im going to take a poll of who would be interested in a 100% direct bolt on ADJUSTABLE 50/50, 60/40, or 70/30 ratio's
    Drag shock for all mavericks/comets. Im posting this here to get a feel if it is worth my time to put these out there.

    Cost would be around 52 bucks each and would come with new mounting hardware + the ride to you
     
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    I'm not positive, since I haven't been around the "stock bolt on" stuff in a long time, but I think Calvert Racing and Chris Alston may already offer this. Maybe, i'm too lazy to look and see! :D
     
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    I seen calvert's "rancho's" are 99.00 each
    So I figured id try to offer a cheaper alternative
     
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    50/50 on the back shocks has always worked the best on all the cars I have raced, so I didn't even bother with adjustables on my Maverick. A pair of NOS Autolites on the rear with adjustable C.E.'s on the front and it hooks hard and pulls the front wheels.

    Don't get me wrong. I am not trying to rain on your parade, but if you are gauging interest, I am guessing it will be quite low.
     
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    Calvert has the Ranchero 9000 9 way adjustables that just bolt on
     
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    Thats what I assumed as far as interest just threw it out there as a thought.
     
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    i would have bought some about 3 years ago when i was building my car. my next cars build is going to require more adjustablity than these. i voted yes but dont put me down on a list to purchase.
     
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    Joe thanks for the PMs. I will measure tomorrow.I had thought of the 50/50. Couldn't find a supplier up here.Have 90/10s up front now.Didn't know my rears were junk. Have enough expences rite now with cal-tracs, new motor, and new tranny.Shocks were the farthest thing in my mind.Already had 90/10s a year ago. Just never installed them.will pm you later. Thks Ron.:)
     
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    I said no because I'm using the stock shocks on the rear. I guess if I had a high HP car. I'd be interested. I don't see that in the future for me.:)
     
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    i see there is some interested and some that are not.

    I think it's worth doing a couple sets.
     
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    I'm sure they will sell.:)
     
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    is this race only or can they be used on a driver too ?
     
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    They can also be used on the street
     

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