1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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Well, I measured and looked. My 58 Dodge rear leaf springs have 20" front segments and 35" rear segments, 55" overall length. Unless I'm wrong they are A body spring dimensions. Exactly. I've heard to run 5 leaf A body springs....
Anybody have any useful first hand advice or tips? Thanks
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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'62-'63 B-bodies have the same segment lengths and might be a better choice for weight-carrying ability.
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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'62-'63 B-bodies have the same segment lengths and might be a better choice for weight-carrying ability. You are figuring the rear of the 58 considerably heavier than most A bodies I assume?
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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You are correct, the A-body spring dimensions are the same. So much so, I run caltrac monoleaf springs and bars for an A-body in my 1957 plymouth. ... Perfect. lol How do you like how it sits? Do you think a set of A body springs 5 leafs per side would dit a little too high or should be ok? Any pics?
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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According to the standard catalog of Chrysler, 1924-1990: A 58 Dodge Coronet 2 door sedan had a shipping weight of 3505lbs. A 58 Plymouth Fury 2 door club sedan had a shipping weight of 3240 lbs - 3370 lbs. : A 4 door Fury sedan at 3255 lbs - 3430 lbs
The same book lists a 71 Duster with a shipping weight of 2825 lbs - 2920 lbs A 71 340 Duster at 3140 lbs. : A 4 door Valiant at 2835 lbs - 2935 lbs
The book lists a 63 Belvedere 2 door sedan at 3000 lbs - 3215 lbs A 2 door ht at 3025 lbs - 3190 lbs : A 4 door sedan at 3020 lbs
The book lists a 69 383 Road Runner at 3435 lbs coupe and 3450 lbs HT
Looks to me the A body weighs about the same as the 63 B body and both are a little light, but the 69 B Body's are closer in weight to the 58 cars. Gene If strictly overall weight was the only factor this would be easy! I think the 57/58/59 Plymouths and Dodges are very close to an A body rear spring with 5 leafs per side, but MIGHT sit a touch high....
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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My 58 suburban was about 4250, real curb wt. With the 392/518 a lot of that weight was upfront but that's a lot heavier than a a-body. lol When I'm finished I'll weigh and post the weight.
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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One would expect a wagon to be heavier then a 2 door coupe or sedan. 4250 is in the range of a C body or a 70s 4x4 pickup.
Is your 392 an old Hemi or a new Hemi? Gene 3750 curb weight with a 6!!
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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You are correct, the A-body spring dimensions are the same. So much so, I run caltrac monoleaf springs and bars for an A-body in my 1957 plymouth. ... Combination of A body super stock, and original springs in my '58 Sport suburban.
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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I just ordered P3412002 and P3412003 SuperStock springs. Will see how it goes!!!!
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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I just ordered P3412002 and P3412003 SuperStock springs. Will see how it goes!!!! you need to press out the metal sleeve on your factory bushings, and press it into the metal sleeve on the super stock springs. the bolt diameters are different.
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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I just ordered P3412002 and P3412003 SuperStock springs. Will see how it goes!!!! you need to press out the metal sleeve on your factory bushings, and press it into the metal sleeve on the super stock springs. the bolt diameters are different. Ha! Never heard that, thanks for the warning!!
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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I used super stock springs on the 57 Dodge I built 20 years ago and I do remember I had to drill the front spring perches for a larger bolt.
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Re: 1957/58/59 Dodge/Plymouth leaf springs
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if the super stock springs have a larger diameter bolt bushing than your original springs, i would drill out your original spring hanger to fit the bolt size of the SS springs. Yup! I'll use A body bolts for sure! Thanks guys!! Got one spring already, second coming this weekend
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