72 Challenger shock tower dimensions • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Chizzler** » 17 Jul 2008 16:17

Hoping somebody can help here. i have a 72 Challenger that we are replacing the LF frame rail and shock tower on. THe one that was on the car was badly butchered and hacked.
What I am needing is when replacing the frame rail and shock tower I have no reference dimensions for locating the shock tower / upper control arm support. Knowing that if this does not get located properly the front end alignment will be impossible
hope this is understandable

Thanks in advance for any help

Tim

by **dave-r** » 17 Jul 2008 17:49

All I can offer you is this.

by **Chizzler** » 17 Jul 2008 18:32

Thanks dave,
I already scammed that off the board. WHat I need is something that meausres betwee the upper control arms and or shock towers to make sure the control arm will be in the correct palcement for alignment.
Anybody else?????

Thanks again

tim

by **dave-r** » 17 Jul 2008 18:50

You think Chrysler were that particular? :lol:

by **Chizzler** » 17 Jul 2008 19:23

probably not and I'm probably being overly anal which i am known for.
On the other hand I really don't want to get this thing screwed back together and then find out I can't align it
:s006:

Tim

by **dave-r** » 18 Jul 2008 7:37

You need someone that has the engine out. It is impossible to get accurate measurements with the engine in the way.

by **fbernard** » 18 Jul 2008 12:12

dave-r wrote:You need someone that has the engine out. It is impossible to get accurate measurements with the engine in the way.

Or maybe with a big caliper? :s024: