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Explorer 8.8 spring perches

792 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  Richie.R  
#1 ·
I have reciently picked up another Mustang, this is my 6th, and I am in Australia (must be some type of record)
One day I might be able to keep one and not be forced to sell.
It’s a solid 67 roller, had a lot of work unterneath, all new aftermarket grab a track suspension, has a plastic style fuel line with return line, Kelsey Hays style front brakes, adjustable proportional valve and a few other desirable things.
Out back someone has thrown a 7.25 under it with no drums just to keep it on 4 wheels.
Yesterday I picked up a Exploder 8.8 from a local wreckers for $200 Aussie Dollars, not bad, complete with brakes, handbrake and hydraulic lines.
My question is, how far out are the Exploder spring perches to actually working?
1/2” a side? More?
Could a steel plate be added on top of the exploder perches to keep the spring centrally located and a new spring locator hole drilled.
 
#2 ·
There could be some 67+ voodoo that I'm not privy to, but my understanding is that all Exploder swaps require the old perches to be cut off and new perches welded on. Thankfully the off road world provides lots of options for this. I got mine for $24 from Summit.
 
#4 ·
IIRC, c-c of the Exploder 8.8 perches is 39.5"