rear suspension problem
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08/31/10 09:40 PM
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Car is a 69 Coronet R/T convert. The car has Dynamat and Dynapad installed throughout the car. The trunk has been completely boxed in with carpet and extra insulation for sound deadening. Even with heavy duty NEW rear leaf springs, the car sags. The springs are almost flat. I am sure that it is from the extra weight (estimate 500-600 pounds). What would you suggest to improve ride height and handling.
Last edited by TrueTripleX; 09/01/10 04:12 PM.
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Re: rear suspension problem
[Re: TrueTripleX]
#789606
08/31/10 10:03 PM
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Kent, Wa
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load leveler shocks
air bags
heavier duty springs
I am truckless..
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Re: rear suspension problem
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#789607
08/31/10 10:40 PM
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Hamilton, Ontario Canada
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To correct ride height, get the springs rearched or buy new ones.
To improve handling, you need a stiffer spring. Again new ones, with a higher spring rate. Or add a leaf to your old stack.
69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super
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Re: rear suspension problem
[Re: Magnum]
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09/01/10 01:57 PM
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To correct ride height, get the springs rearched or buy new ones.
To improve handling, you need a stiffer spring. Again new ones, with a higher spring rate. Or add a leaf to your old stack.
As mentioned, the springs on the car are brand new HD from Mopar. not sure that rearching will help and i don't know who would have some "super HD" springs. Any and all help will be appreciated
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Re: rear suspension problem
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#789611
09/02/10 09:05 AM
09/02/10 09:05 AM
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Shelby mi.
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I have done alot of customers cars with new mopar springs. They do seem to be lower than maybe some of the originals. Since the customers usually had larger tires than stock on the back they need more clearance so i just had them rearched 2 inches and they work perfect.
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Re: rear suspension problem
[Re: TrueTripleX]
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09/02/10 12:00 PM
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To correct ride height, get the springs rearched or buy new ones.
To improve handling, you need a stiffer spring. Again new ones, with a higher spring rate. Or add a leaf to your old stack.
As mentioned, the springs on the car are brand new HD from Mopar. not sure that rearching will help and i don't know who would have some "super HD" springs. Any and all help will be appreciated
You asked 2 questions. Ride height and handling.
Rearching them WILL give you more ride height without changing the srping rate. Is that what you want?
Since you mentioned you've added 500 lbs (which sounds like alot BTW). Adding a leaf will increase the spring rate. This will improve your handling and that is a common practice when carring more load.
Rearch = ride height.
Add spring = add spring rate.
Flipping the front hanger is about 1/2" higher.
69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super
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