Mopar A-Body Full-Tilt Track Test: Hotchkis Equipped '69 Valiant @ Willow Springs

We take Shannon Hudson's drag race '69 Valiant out to Willow Springs and run it through the skid pad, slalom and road course, then test it again after installing a Hotchkis Total Vehicle Suspension System as well as Right Stuff big disc brakes, Curtis Speed wheels and Continental Tires.

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[mrpedalsworth]

@beepandbop All Mopars of the 60's were unibodies. Plus the Stock suspension, beefy K-member with torsion bar suspension up front and asymmetrical leaf springs on the rear. Were WAY better then what came standard on Mustangs. Look at a stock K-Member A-Body Mopar vs Stock Mustang! Plus Mustang coil springs sent the shock loads up to the unreinforced inner fender wells. Where as Mopar torsion bars sent shock loads to the cross bar running the width of the car! Rear springs act like swing arms!

[beepandbop]

I really like the more subtle mopars such as this. You guys might want to look into developing an IRS package for these old muscle/pony cars.

The unibody chassies of the mustangs might make it easier to start there.

[AllAmericanPerf]

This is exact set-up we are running on my 72 340 dart, brakes and all. what Curtis Speed wheels and Continental Tires sizes did you use?

[vcval]

i like the kit , what is the purpose of having a swivel ball joint at the end of the radius rod ?

and the i am guessing here also tie rods have swivel ball joints on them too how do they attach lock nut and bolt set up ?

[galaxie63punk]

that what I won't my 67 to do what did you guy use great job!

[redlinegw]

Dang that car is SICK!