Re: Leaf spring replacement
[Re: Tinman761]
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08/08/16 12:29 AM
08/08/16 12:29 AM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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If yours are still unbroken and un damaged see if they can be rearched.Better than almost any aftermarket ones.had my kids done for 125 for the pair and an extra leaf and 1 inch extra arch.They can replace the bushings also at a good spring shop.Other than that for stock bushing they usually come in new springs.Mancin ,Springs and things etc should have them.Rocky
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Re: Leaf spring replacement
[Re: therocks]
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08/08/16 03:24 AM
08/08/16 03:24 AM
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RapidRobert
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I would remove the springs & clamp the spring aways back from the center bolt with (2) C clamps on each side then split the nut with a nut cracker then undo em & seperate the leafs & have a spring shop rearch the main leaf & replace the front bushing as needed then bring em home & reassemble. they will ask you how much lift you want & I would measure the height now & jack it up till it is where you want it/looks right then note that dimention difference to give to the shop or purchase a tailor made spring set, ESPO has a good record & 1" over stock is recommended
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Re: Leaf spring replacement
[Re: Tinman761]
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08/08/16 05:35 PM
08/08/16 05:35 PM
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Magnum
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While Im not against adding a leaf, be aware that this significantly raises your spring rate.
Rearching the entire assembly is my favourite method of changing ride height.
Last edited by Magnum; 08/08/16 10:19 PM.
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Re: Leaf spring replacement
[Re: Tinman761]
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08/08/16 05:47 PM
08/08/16 05:47 PM
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BigBlockMopar
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Every '60s Mopar could use some extra spring rate, front and back, to get a more positive handling car. Adding a leaf is not real difficult. I would only consider replacing the leafspring pack if the leafs are S-shaped or are arching the opposite way. If you want butter soft suspension you should've bought a Cadillac...
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Re: Leaf spring replacement
[Re: Tinman761]
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08/09/16 12:04 PM
08/09/16 12:04 PM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Unless they are real bad or local shop is crazy on rearching they will, be better than any new ones.We had the 62s done at least 15 years ago and they were still like new when he sold the car.That was after at least 25K highway miles and lots of 1/4 mile runs.Rocky
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Re: Leaf spring replacement
[Re: 70swinger340]
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08/10/16 02:08 AM
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RapidRobert
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I had a 65 dart SB with 003/003 MP springs (came that way as a roller) & it rode high and tight (it was great). I'd go that route again in a heartbeat.
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