pinion snubber question

[6packMIKE]

Hi all,

I picked up a new pinion snubber for my 8 3/4 but it only sits one finger lwidth away from the body. What is the correct distance for this part? I have a 70 coronet. I have heard of people cutting the snubber receiver and the insert, but I figured I would ask before doing that. Or maybe I could change the ride height of the front suspension to get the *** end to raise up a little, but I am not sure how much that will gain me and I am assuming I would have to get another wheel alignment to compensate for the ride height change. Let me know what any of you guys have done or any other ideas.


thanks

mike

 

[brand x]

depends on whether your running a 4 speed or an auto. 4 speed would perform best right against the floor for track use, would be rough on the street tho! Auto you want it it 1/2'' to 1'' max from the floor, this lets the rear wind up a little to help shock the tires, this is benefitial when running an auto cuz you don't get that violent slap like you do when you drop the clutch on a 4-speed! I've run 1/2'' on the street on an A-body with a big block/727 setup and it rides decent and when you lauch it hard it plants the tires nicely. I guess it really boils down to what your looking for, ride quality or performance!

 

[daredevil]

I have always ran mine like that.I know theres a more in depth explanation on pinion angle but mainly it plants the tires and avoids axle wrap. Some running s/s springs like a lot of gap so the springs work.

 

[383man]

When I used one I set it from 1/2" to 1" away from floor. On my 63 with SS springs I took it off and it hooked just as good so I dont use it any more. Ron

 

[daredevil]

When I used one I set it from 1/2" to 1" away from floor. On my 63 with SS springs I took it off and it hooked just as good so I dont use it any more. Ron

This was what I was getting at.

 

[6packMIKE]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I am mainly going for drivability on the road, but I do a little street racing from time to time.

This all started when I put in a new stall converter. When I launch, my rear tires are rubbing the inner quarters when the car squats. I have the SS springs and I don't get any wheel hop, which is good. Anyway, I took the stock snubber off of my buddies car and am going to install it tonight, so we will see how that changes things. From the looks of it the stock snubber would be like 3'' from the body. Is that even going to do anything for me?

 

[RustyRatRod]

If it only sits one finger width from the floor pan when it's down all the way, then you don't need a pinion snubber. Pinion snubbers are designed to work in conjunction with the Super Stock springs. Snubbers are part of the Super Stock package. If you read the Mopar suspension manual, Larry Shepard doesn't even recommend running a snubber with an automatic transmission.

The reason you don't have much room is because you haven't the spring height to run a snubber. If you had SS springs, like the snubber is designed to work with, you would have plenty of room.

Some of these modern converters though, react pretty violently and I imagine could use a snubber. I actually had one on my 65 Valiant. 12:1 360, stout 904 with a 4K stall and 4.30 gears. It would plant your eyes back in your head when it left. There are exceptions to every rule. But, slapping a snubber on with stock springs ain't one of them.

Then there's the crowd that gets SS springs and uses lowering blocks. lol Stupidest thing I ever saw. SS springs are designed to sit at the height they do. They are also designed with bias. The left side will sit lower than the right to allow the car to launch straight and level. They are racing springs. That's what they're designed for. I think it's funny when people get them in the same part number so they'll sit straight and then wonder why the car doesn't handle right. lol Or use lowering blocks.......or worse yet, dearch them. What's the point in that? Pay 300 bucks for springs and dearch them. lol

It's just something you need to play around with until you find the right combination for your car. If you don't need SS springs, maybe call Springs and Things. They can hook you up with something that'll work for you and probably work with the snubber too. Good luck.

Here's the site for Springs N Things. http://www.springsnthings.com/ They might not have a listing, but call them. They will make anything you need.

 

[Dako]

"...Pinion snubbers are designed to work in conjunction with the Super Stock springs. Snubbers are part of the Super Stock package. If you read the Mopar suspension manual, Larry Shepard doesn't even recommend running a snubber with an automatic transmission."

Then why did my Poly 318/ 727 equipped `66 Belvedere II come with one that was factory installed? I seroiusly doubt it has a Super Stock package...or does that apply only to the later years? Not diggin' on ya'...just looking for clarification.

Cheers