72 Satellite Gen III Hemi Restomod

[HEMIB]

I was concerned with the bearing not positioned properly on the axle it may not have the bearing retained behind it if the bearing is not situated against the outside should it may move i would get it checked.

 

[HEMIB]

The original studs heads are close to .2 of an inch

 

[supergluehero]

The original studs heads are close to .2 of an inch

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Nice picture, good to see the original clearance. That might as well be a foot compared to what I have. I'm estimating 1/32" for mine. Maybe a 1/16th if I'm lucky. That's after the studs have flattened that side of the spring off and I ground down the heads of the studs a bit. Hopefully I'll get some answers tomorrow.

 

[supergluehero]

I made a to RMS today to get the rear end looked at. Turns out the caliper bolts, while not touching were close enough that during hard cornering were hitting the back of the brake rotor. We also reshimmed the caliper and that took care of it. Big thanks to RMS as I know that's not their normal scope of work.

Next up is my stereo install. There's too much behind where I want to mount it including my console mounting bracket. I'm just going to have to start cutting and then problem solve.

 

[HEMIB]

I made a to RMS today to get the rear end looked at. Turns out the caliper bolts, while not touching were close enough that during hard cornering were hitting the back of the brake rotor. We also reshimmed the caliper and that took care of it. Big thanks to RMS as I know that's not their normal scope of work.

Next up is my stereo install. There's too much behind where I want to mount it including my console mounting bracket. I'm just going to have to start cutting and then problem solve.
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All good did the same had to add an extra washer to move the the bolt back a bit left some nice score marks on the back of the rotor

 

[supergluehero]

I'm looking to add a powered antenna, but it looks like clearance might be an issue. Has anyone added one on 3rd gen?

 

[70chall440]

Yes I did on my Charger. First off you wanted a semi auto antenna, not a full auto. The reason why is because the full auto will extend to full length as soon as you turn on the radio. With a semi auto you have to use a switch (comes with it) but you can extend the mast as much or as little as you like.

It fits into the fender without issue but you really need to brace the bottom of the antenna because they will move around and become loose.

Here are pics of mine, notice in the one pic there are the bezels, there is also a aluminum tube cut at an angle, this is something I made to get the antenna to come up straight.

 

[HEMIB]

Have to do the same will use a 12 V timer should be roughly the same each time not big on the full up look

 

[supergluehero]

Yes I did on my Charger. First off you wanted a semi auto antenna, not a full auto. The reason why is because the full auto will extend to full length as soon as you turn on the radio. With a semi auto you have to use a switch (comes with it) but you can extend the mast as much or as little as you like.

It fits into the fender without issue but you really need to brace the bottom of the antenna because they will move around and become loose.

Here are pics of mine, notice in the one pic there are the bezels, there is also a aluminum tube cut at an angle, this is something I made to get the antenna to come up straight.

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I hadn't even heard of semi auto antennas. The pics are really helpful, thanks. Sure would be easier with the fender off, but it shouldn't be too bad. I may not actually mind having the antenna go up all the way with the radio. I'll have to see if it goes up when the head unit powers on, or just when using AM/FM. If it's up all the time, I can create my own "on" signal and install a switch to have it come up when I want similar to the semi auto.