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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: 1962Savoy]
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12/10/08 04:19 PM
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All I know is that I bought the MP SS springs to replace my factory XHD (Hemi) springs and I got a nice 4" lift on the back!  I don't know if they sent me the wrong ones or what, but now I've ordered a set of XHD replacements and the SS springs will make nice wall ornaments.  Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: 69chargeryeehaa]
#165478
12/10/08 04:40 PM
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I have the 2800lb S/S springs in my Barracuda. That thing rides like an empty garbage truck!
1969 Nova
454/M21/3.31
Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser
1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD
5.0/4R70W/3.55
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: 69L78Nova]
#165479
12/10/08 05:28 PM
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The SS springs were designed for drag racing, and teh leaves are oriented so that they're biased toward the front section of the spring to resist "wind-up" or deflection. The typical amount of ride height increase is around 1.5"-2" as they also have more arch. If you use the 002/003 springs, AKA "3,000-lb A-body", you'll find that the R/R will sit higher than the L/R. This can be avoided by using 2 of the same #, or adjusted out using the torsion bar height adjustment. A requirement with SS springs is to use a longer ("taller") rear shock, as the SS springs allow more chassis/axle separation. Imperial rear shocks, or old D100 ft shocks, are the cheapest way to go. The SS springs are pretty "lively", so on the street a shock with more control might be necessary to reduce the bouncing.
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: 69chargeryeehaa]
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12/10/08 06:36 PM
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i agree, my old charger had those ss springs, front torsion bars cranked all the way up to even it out, unless you like that look, it's alright, and with the right tires it looks ok....rears are 275/60/15's on 10" prostar draglites.  but it was border line 4x4..
If mine looked like yours I would be OK with it, but mine actually has an honest 4-5" between the fender lip and the top of the tire using the MP SS springs! 
Even with the proper, longer spring perches my shackles lie flat against the frame. 
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: DPelletier]
#165481
12/10/08 06:41 PM
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Ontario, Canada
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If mine looked like yours I would be OK with it, but mine actually has an honest 4-5" between the fender lip and the top of the tire using the MP SS springs!
The springs are supposed to go UNDER the axle !! 
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: 1962Savoy]
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12/10/08 06:47 PM
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I would like to know the difference between the stock and super stock rear springs. I'm thinking of replacing my stock ones 
first, thats a really neat '62! i really like the early b-bodies, especially '62's. i was looking thru a mopar chassis manual and it says the '62's have 20" front segment and a 35" rear segment, the same as a-bodies. perhaps mancini's xhd a-body springs would work (bolt up) and not raise the back up a bunch, . just an idea.
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: 68Fastback]
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12/10/08 06:54 PM
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I used a three position front hanger on my springs to lower them here is a link to something similar and a picture.
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/manciniracing20.html
This Customer car has them also,.....they are currently on the upper hole, or the "lowest" you can go  ......keep in mind that's a 31 " tall tire!
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: 1962Savoy]
#165488
12/10/08 07:20 PM
12/10/08 07:20 PM
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Mesa, Arizona
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I would like to know the difference between the stock and super stock rear springs. I'm thinking of replacing my stock ones
Looks like a street car. I would stick with a stock replacement or an XHD spring that ESPO sells.
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: Pentastar440]
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12/10/08 07:41 PM
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69L78Nova
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Ya dont hear me complaining. This car hooks too good with the S/S springs. The stock springs were like a wet noodle when faced with a 4800rpm WOT clutch dump!
1969 Nova
454/M21/3.31
Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser
1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD
5.0/4R70W/3.55
(Daily driver)
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Re: stock or super stock rear springs??
[Re: DAYCLONA]
#165491
12/10/08 07:50 PM
12/10/08 07:50 PM
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Western Michigan
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I used a three position front hanger on my springs to lower them here is a link to something similar and a picture.
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/manciniracing20.html
This Customer car has them also,.....they are currently on the upper hole, or the "lowest" you can go ......keep in mind that's a 31 " tall tire!
Wow that side view really says it all, hopefully they will settle down some, mine did but only about an inch, is there still space for a taller perch if you had one made by someone like AndyF.
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