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super stock leaf springs #1718022 12/30/14 07:35 PM 12/30/14 07:35 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada B bigblocka OP member
bigblocka OP member B Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada	just bought a set of 002/003 springs and was told that i need 1" longer shackle kit. any info on this and any other tips on set up would be appreciated.

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: bigblocka] #1718023 12/30/14 07:38 PM 12/30/14 07:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,763 Walton's Mountain, Pa Steve1118 master
Steve1118 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,763 Walton's Mountain, Pa	The front segment on the SS springs is shorter than on the stockers. You need a longer front spring hanger unless it's an A body. "Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: Steve1118] #1718024 12/30/14 07:46 PM 12/30/14 07:46 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada B bigblocka OP member
bigblocka OP member B Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada	sorry, it is a 72 demon small block 340. so with it being a a-body i can use the standard length shackles?

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: bigblocka] #1718025 12/30/14 07:54 PM 12/30/14 07:54 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,115 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,115 Bend,OR USA	Quote: sorry, it is a 72 demon small block 340. so with it being a a-body i can use the standard length shackles? Yes you can The 1962 and 1963 B and A bodys had a 20 inch front segment on all leaf springs, Mopar decided to lengthen the B bodys in 1964 to 22 front segments, why only the Engineers know Those springs work awesome for drag racing Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: Cab_Burge] #1718026 12/30/14 08:06 PM 12/30/14 08:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada B bigblocka OP member
bigblocka OP member B Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada	any other tips on set up. ie shocks,clamps etc

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: bigblocka] #1718027 12/30/14 08:15 PM 12/30/14 08:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: any other tips on set up. ie shocks,clamps etc Get some good adjustable shocks.. and most likely you will be un-clamping the rear segments.. depending on the shocks and power

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: bigblocka] #1718028 12/30/14 09:28 PM 12/30/14 09:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,154 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,154 PA.	Quote: any other tips on set up. ie shocks,clamps etc Yes. If you are going from stock springs to Super Stock springs check your pinion angle before racing or driving the car at a high speed. 30+ years ago I fought one heck of a vibration because they threw mine off. The proper shims can be purchased. Back then we didn't have internet forums to help figure these issues out. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: pittsburghracer] #1718029 12/30/14 09:38 PM 12/30/14 09:38 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada B bigblocka OP member
bigblocka OP member B Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada	what is the recommended pinion angle? pinion snubber or no?

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: bigblocka] #1718030 12/30/14 09:50 PM 12/30/14 09:50 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,154 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,154 PA.	Quote: what is the recommended pinion angle? pinion snubber or no? I just posted that because it does need checked and possibly adjusted. Mine did and the vibration was terrible. Some of these turn into ugly arguments so I will post a link and you can see what may be needed. http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/8.html 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: pittsburghracer] #1718031 12/30/14 09:53 PM 12/30/14 09:53 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,154 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,154 PA.	Another one. http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/3.html 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: pittsburghracer] #1718032 12/30/14 10:11 PM 12/30/14 10:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada B bigblocka OP member
bigblocka OP member B Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada	thanks for the info.

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: Cab_Burge] #1718033 12/31/14 03:50 AM 12/31/14 03:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,233 fredericksburg,va C cudaman1969 master
cudaman1969 master C Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,233 fredericksburg,va	Quote: Quote: sorry, it is a 72 demon small block 340. so with it being a a-body i can use the standard length shackles? Yes you can The 1962 and 1963 B and A bodys had a 20 inch front segment on all leaf springs, Mopar decided to lengthen the B bodys in 1964 to 22 front segments, why only the Engineers know Those springs work awesome for drag racing Not sure, i'll have to check, but my 64 savoy were 21 inch front segments.

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: Cab_Burge] #1718034 12/31/14 02:14 PM 12/31/14 02:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio	Cab its 21 in early 64 65s.My 65 has a 21 inch frt segment.22 didnt come out till 66.Rocky Last edited by therocks; 12/31/14 02:15 PM. Chrysler Firepower

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: bigblocka] #1718035 12/31/14 05:27 PM 12/31/14 05:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,142 Tucson, AZ C cruzin super stock
cruzin super stock C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,142 Tucson, AZ	The rear bushing on your SS spring require a (7/8 o.d. x 1/2 i.d.) bushing. A-body shackles bolts are .50" shank compared to the B/E which are .5625" or 9/16" shank bolt and use a 1.0" o.d. bushing. If you are going to use a longer shackle, make sure they accomodate the smaller 7/8" bushing (Moog K7309 or Rabestos 576-3026) found on the SS springs. Just curious, why or where a longer shackle is required?

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: cruzin] #1718036 12/31/14 05:29 PM 12/31/14 05:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,664 Wichita G GY3 master
GY3 master G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,664 Wichita	Quote: The rear bushing on your SS spring require a (7/8 o.d. x 1/2 i.d.) bushing. A-body shackles bolts are .50" shank compared to the B/E which are .5625" or 9/16" shank bolt and use a 1.0" o.d. bushing. If you are going to use a longer shackle, make sure they accomodate the smaller 7/8" bushing (Moog K7309 or Rabestos 576-3026) found on the SS springs. Just curious, why or where a longer shackle is required? Think he was referring to front spring hanger...

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: GY3] #1718037 12/31/14 05:58 PM 12/31/14 05:58 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,142 Tucson, AZ C cruzin super stock
cruzin super stock C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,142 Tucson, AZ	My bad... Shackle / hanger, same thing?

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: cruzin] #1718038 12/31/14 06:02 PM 12/31/14 06:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,664 Wichita G GY3 master
GY3 master G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,664 Wichita	Quote: My bad... Shackle / hanger, same thing? You say tomato, I say banana....

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: GY3] #1718039 01/01/15 02:47 AM 01/01/15 02:47 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,020 Pangaea B5 Bee master
B5 Bee master Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,020 Pangaea	Tires will hit harder with longer shackles. Besides front spring eye height and the number/location of spring clamps, different shackle lengths are another tuning aid for leaf springs.

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: B5 Bee] #1718040 01/01/15 02:26 PM 01/01/15 02:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada B bigblocka OP member
bigblocka OP member B Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 29 new brunswick , canada	so this would be a trial and error on different length shackle?

Re: super stock leaf springs [Re: bigblocka] #1718041 01/01/15 03:58 PM 01/01/15 03:58 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	There`s going to be LOTS of trial and error especially if your making decent power.............60`s tech in 2015........... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

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