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rear leaf spring resto.: edit, bushing size
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09/28/08 08:38 PM
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Hey gang..
As a lot of you already know, I have this '68 Hemi Charger R/T I've been trying to sell to get a Daytona.. But, in the mean time, I continue with the resto.. I was curious about the location of parts I need.. I know there are people who are selling the front leaf spring hanger, rear leaf spring shackles and the leaf spring rebuild kit (rubber bushings, straps, etc..)
I just got threw this weekend cleaning the heck out of the original springs and want to keep them....
Thanks...
Last edited by hemi68charger; 10/02/08 11:48 AM.
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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09/28/08 09:56 PM
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You're looking to buy this stuff..." I was curious about the location of parts I need.. I know there are people who are selling the front leaf spring hanger, rear leaf spring shackles and the leaf spring rebuild kit (rubber bushings, straps, etc..)" ??? Look no further then Jamie at Mega Parts 
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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09/28/08 10:06 PM
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You're looking to buy this stuff..."I was curious about the location of parts I need.. I know there are people who are selling the front leaf spring hanger, rear leaf spring shackles and the leaf spring rebuild kit (rubber bushings, straps, etc..)" ???
Look no further then Jamie at Mega Parts
Thanks Alan... But all I see is the front hangers.. No shackles or rebuild kit..... I'll browse around some more.......
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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09/28/08 10:41 PM
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Most of the aftermarket rear shackles I have seen don't look like stock parts. If you strike out you can always buy a clean used set and clean them up + install new rubber. Around here those type of parts never get more than a little surface rust on them. No reason they can't be used for another 40 years.
Thanks Neil... I prefer nice originals as well and then coat them with a clear metal treatment for corrosion control......... Know of a set out there for a '68 B-body? Something like you've stated before, a clean up with a wire wheel and be done with it......
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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09/29/08 06:47 AM
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Even up here in the rust belt I try to re-use the original rusty shackles when I can, but finding clean examples up here is impossible. I find that with MANY of the larger vendors they do not list EVERYTHING that they sell on thier web site. A quick phone call or email will confirm what they do sell.  Bill Rolik is another great source for the best reproduction parts available
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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09/29/08 12:59 PM
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So what's the best way to approach the leaf springs themselves? Should they be re arched? or would you just use a rebuild kits on 35 year old springs?
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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09/29/08 01:09 PM
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So what's the best way to approach the leaf springs themselves? Should they be re arched? or would you just use a rebuild kits on 35 year old springs?
Personally, mine seem to be fine.. When I disassembled my Charger, the stance of the car looked fine. I've seen with some instances of people who got their original springs rearched, they went too far and the car had a funny "too-high" look once reinstalled.
I'm going to clean up my spring leafs, utilize a rebuild kit with the new strap, spacers and innerliners. I'll also new front hangers and rear shackles..
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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10/01/08 04:01 PM
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Seems the OEM differential u-bolts aren't that easy to track down.. Any suggestions?
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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10/01/08 05:16 PM
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Thanks guys.... What about front hangers? Mega is out at the moment... 
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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10/01/08 05:52 PM
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Seems the OEM differential u-bolts aren't that easy to track down.. Any suggestions?
then your not looking hard enough
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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10/01/08 06:24 PM
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Seems the OEM differential u-bolts aren't that easy to track down.. Any suggestions?
then your not looking hard enough
Ouch........... Don't want universal ones..... I take it you have them Bill?
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Re: rear leaf spring resto.
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10/01/08 10:44 PM
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I got correct looking U-bolts from Megaparts not long ago. They have the rebuild kits too for the leaf springs.
There is available a very close repro of the shackles (only difference is the stud has finer threads.
Why would you need front hangers unless they are badly rusted? I would clean up a nice pair of originals before I'd install a repro pair. I may have a clean used set if you need them that bad.
The only problem I have with my front hangers is there is the slightest of pitting from normal exposure. Once there's new paint applied, it never has the same smoothness as new stampings.... I've ordered the rebuild kit from Jaime at Megaparts.. I'm getting shackles now. Hopefully they will be in before the weekend and I can start to disassemble the leaf springs and begin restoration.. Hopefully it'll be fun.. I'll be getting my shackles and front bushing from Bill Rolik....
I'll probably hold off from getting the front hangers and follow your suggestion and see how they clean up in a bead blaster...
Thanks to all for your replies....
TroyHouston Mopar Connection Club'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)
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