I'm going to look at 67 Fury III this weekend with full intentions on buying it and was if anyone had any advice on how to raise the back end up to give it a slightly meaner stance (Guy has it lowered, not a fan of that look). Thanks in advance

 

"It depends"

The springs may have been intentionally lowered by removing a leaf, or using lowering blocks between the axle and springs

Or they might just be old and sagging

What you do NOT want to do

"That seventies show" long rear shackles

Using air shocks for HEIGHT. I wore air shocks for thousands of miles for a bit extra stiffness and load capacity (US Navy days, carrying tools in the trunk) just don't use them to jack up the car

For temporary use, until you get it fixed, maybe a set of those clamp on, aftermarket "overloads" will help.

The only TRUE way to do this is to rework the rear springs. Remove them, take them to a spring shop, or I "got lucky" on my Dart. I wanted a bit more height, and a lot stiffer, AND I had junked out a newer A body for parts. So I took the spring packs apart off both cars, and stacked the longer leaves out of both sets into one. This "just happened" to work out pretty much perfect for me, and other than the cost of the parts car, didn't cost much.

Don't forget taller tires!! I don't like the looks of this trend toward 'in'neens 'n ennies 'n 'enny 'oo's 'n 'ennyours but a car that big would look good with 17's and absolutely traditional look with oversize 15's

The ungood, the bad, and the ugly:

 

God that picture makes me cringehttps://moparforums.com/forums/images/smilies/puke.gif

I know the guy said he had 2 inch lowering blocks in the back. So removing that kit like I originally intended and some 17's will help it out some. I kind of want people that they shouldn't think they can outrun the 383 4bbl under the hood haha

 

440roadrunner...... That's Cold.....

 

You guys DO know where that came from, right?

 

I'm Afraid to ask?????????

 

I know where it came from. I also think it looks boss. It's a midwest hot rod for sure.

I don't see much wrong with a tad longer shackles in the back. For your avg street car, that's just fine.

 

Well you need to re-evaluate your values. There's a huge difference between a plastic model or a George Barris POS in a car show, and something that actually is supposed to move under it's own power in a somewhat safe manner.


"Looks boss" Yeah, whatever.