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b body rear spring mount question #2370540
09/14/17 05:01 AM
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I know a 68 Plymouth b body is 1"shorter wheelbase than a 68 Dodge
Is this gain in the rear spring mount length ?
I would like to move my diff back a little to fit a 30"/30.5"tall rear tyre , I have a 68 Satellite .
Or should I just use a 1/4"spacer/shim ?
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Re: b body rear spring mount question [Re: tex013] #2370810
09/14/17 04:57 PM
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There are a bunch of different spring hanger combos available since Ma Mopar redesigned that part on a regular basis. You might get lucky and find one that moves your axle back a bit. Mancini sells a large variety of hangers so maybe look over their selection and see what fits. I build my own hangers but that isn't an option for most folks.

Re: b body rear spring mount question [Re: tex013] #2370909
09/14/17 08:15 PM
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thanks Andy

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
Re: b body rear spring mount question [Re: tex013] #2371035
09/15/17 12:36 AM
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Yes dodge is longer in the spring hanger by one inch.

You could get longer hangers like for super stock springs, then re drill the hole for the leaf spring thru bolt to put the rear axle right where you want.


Re: b body rear spring mount question [Re: tex013] #2371108
09/15/17 06:57 AM
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Thanks

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive






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