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Pics of leaf spring slider install #1191364 03/04/12 11:44 PM 03/04/12 11:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto M mshred OP master
mshred OP master M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto	Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone can post some pics of how they installed their rear sliders for their leaf springs. I want to just weld them underneath the frame (below the hole where the rear shackles go) but im not sure if this is ok or if I have to make them a part of the frame rail...used to have pics but cant find them for the life of me Was thinking of these speedway sliders, just not sure if they will work with a chrysler spring (stock springs right now, thinking of a mono later on) http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Heavy-Duty-Leaf-Spring-Sliders,5817.html

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: mshred] #1191365 03/05/12 10:00 PM 03/05/12 10:00 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto M mshred OP master
mshred OP master M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto	no body has any pics they can post?? Come one guys...I did a search on this and all the pics are from the back and so far away that you need binoculars to see the sliders.

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: mshred] #1191366 03/05/12 11:20 PM 03/05/12 11:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,597 Topeka Kansas K ksj master
ksj master K Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,597 Topeka Kansas	This help? http://www.google.com/search?q=leaf+spri...mp;ved=0CCMQsAQ

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: ksj] #1191367 03/05/12 11:35 PM 03/05/12 11:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323 A A57_RT Parts Problem
A57_RT Parts Problem A Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323	The afco ones say they are not meant to be used to change ride height, I took measurements from the oem shackle point and made my boxes and welded the slider units to them the placed the boxes on the frame in the proper spots and welded the boxes on...this was almost 4 years ago and I recently switched springs and all was like new in the slider dept. 7105394-DSC04323[1].JPG (778 downloads)

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: A57_RT ] #1191368 03/05/12 11:36 PM 03/05/12 11:36 PM
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A57_RT Parts Problem A Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323	Mounted.. 7105397-DSC08681.JPG (1284 downloads)

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: A57_RT ] #1191369 03/05/12 11:40 PM 03/05/12 11:40 PM
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A57_RT Parts Problem A Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323	install.. 7105404-DSC05800[1].JPG (749 downloads)

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: A57_RT ] #1191370 03/05/12 11:41 PM 03/05/12 11:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323 A A57_RT Parts Problem
A57_RT Parts Problem A Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323	Done 7105406-DSC04029[1].JPG (712 downloads)

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: ksj] #1191371 03/05/12 11:45 PM 03/05/12 11:45 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto M mshred OP master
mshred OP master M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto	Quote: This help? http://www.google.com/search?q=leaf+spri...mp;ved=0CCMQsAQ nope, because I googled the exact same thing before I even made this post...notice how im asking this on a mopar forum, to see how guys with mopars did it...yup gotta love the google geniuses

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: A57_RT ] #1191372 03/05/12 11:46 PM 03/05/12 11:46 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto M mshred OP master
mshred OP master M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto	Quote: The afco ones say they are not meant to be used to change ride height, I took measurements from the oem shackle point and made my boxes and welded the slider units to them the placed the boxes on the frame in the proper spots and welded the boxes on...this was almost 4 years ago and I recently switched springs and all was like new in the slider dept. thanks for the pics! the install looks good! I want to go to sliders, but if this is what has to be done, then it is more work involved than what im willing to get into right now

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: mshred] #1191373 03/05/12 11:54 PM 03/05/12 11:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323 A A57_RT Parts Problem
A57_RT Parts Problem A Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 323	I have seen many slap the slider unit right on the frame and weld it to lower the car, then there is the pinion angle to make sure its ok. If thats in the stars, a new rear ect its not that hard, and actually my install was pretty easy in the big picture. But do remember most your current setup is probably based off the way the cars sits now if the eyelet isnt close to the same position many things are gonna change. Its one mod ive done that I never have to think twice about except check the slider bolt a few times each year to make sure its tight, always is.

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: A57_RT ] #1191374 03/06/12 03:03 AM 03/06/12 03:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 180 long island newyork A Abodyjohn88 member
Abodyjohn88 member A Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 180 long island newyork	what is the benefit of using sliders?

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: Abodyjohn88] #1191375 03/06/12 09:36 AM 03/06/12 09:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,017 Richmond Twp. Mi. Mr340 super stock
Mr340 super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,017 Richmond Twp. Mi.	there's another pic in this thread. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...;gonew=1#UNREAD

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: Mr340] #1191376 03/06/12 05:29 PM 03/06/12 05:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto M mshred OP master
mshred OP master M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,433 Toronto	Quote: there's another pic in this thread. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...;gonew=1#UNREAD that pic helps...so essentially I can just weld the slider right under the frame rail then. I believe I have read that the rear spring eye needs to be 2/3rds of the way to the back of car at rest because upon acceleration it will move forwards right?

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: Abodyjohn88] #1191377 03/06/12 05:35 PM 03/06/12 05:35 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid 340B5 pro stock
340B5 pro stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid	Quote: what is the benefit of using sliders? Less rise in the rear, therefore better weight transfer and less side to side movement. Yeah, it's got a smallblock.

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: 340B5] #1191378 03/06/12 05:43 PM 03/06/12 05:43 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Quote: what is the benefit of using sliders? Less rise in the rear, therefore better weight transfer and less side to side movement. How is it less rise... if the two set ups have the same spring and shock its the same rise... what it does is reduce friction and eliminates side movement... it shouldnt hit either end of the travel

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1191379 03/06/12 05:55 PM 03/06/12 05:55 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid 340B5 pro stock
340B5 pro stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid	No shackle moving through the 6:00 position. Yeah, it's got a smallblock.

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: 340B5] #1191380 03/06/12 06:01 PM 03/06/12 06:01 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: No shackle moving through the 6:00 position. the spring still does what it wants to but with less friction

Re: Pics of leaf spring slider install [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1191381 03/06/12 06:17 PM 03/06/12 06:17 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid 340B5 pro stock
340B5 pro stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid	Yup, can't control that unless a heavier spring is used. Yeah, it's got a smallblock.

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