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Best leaf springs?

Started by 1BAD68, September 04, 2007, 09:26:14 PM

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1BAD68

September 04, 2007, 09:26:14 PM
I'm thinking about replacing my leaf springs in my 68 charger but remember hearing horror stories about some repro's out there. Who makes the best ones that last?

Mike DC

#1
September 04, 2007, 11:41:54 PM
 
If I was doing it again, I'd get them done by one of the dedicated spring places.  (Detroit spring, etc.)  They're not THAT much more money than buying a set from a typical Mopar parts seller, and they're custom-made to your specs. 

Ghoste

#2
September 05, 2007, 03:57:42 AM
Have had a set of Eaton Detroit springs in my car for the last few years now and I'm happy with them.

histoy

#3
September 05, 2007, 06:54:13 AM
Had a set made for my '64 Belvedere at St. Louis Spring Co.    They put 6 leaves in each side and made them with 2" extra arch at my request.  Gave the Belvedere a good looking stance.

1BAD68

#4
September 05, 2007, 08:18:45 AM
anyone know what it costs (approximately) to re-arch the exising springs?
I'd like to get about 1 to 2" of lift in the back.
Here's how it sits now...

41husk

#5
September 05, 2007, 03:30:24 PM
I just bought a set for my 73 springs and Hangers made to order under $300 fro St louis spring.
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Steve P.

#6
September 05, 2007, 10:59:43 PM
Is that the diametor of the tire you plan to have on the car?? You will need to take that into account..
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

1BAD68

#7
September 06, 2007, 01:34:22 PM
Quote from: Steve P. on September 05, 2007, 10:59:43 PM
Is that the diametor of the tire you plan to have on the car?? You will need to take that into account..

no, I have another set.
Check this out... this car sits exactly how I want mine to be.

1BAD68

#8
October 12, 2007, 08:26:56 AM
Update:

I bought a really nice set of springs from McVeighs Truck Springs, Inc on Ebay.
These look really nice and are 6 leaf, mine also have a 3" lift (see pics) with bushings installed.
Anyway I think these are a good deal, they fit great and give my car a nice stout look. Hopefully it stays that way.

1BAD68

#9
October 12, 2007, 08:28:03 AM
heres the top of rear wheel well height before...
its hard to see but its at 26"

1BAD68

#10
October 12, 2007, 08:28:51 AM
and after...
a nice 3" lift

1BAD68

#11
October 12, 2007, 08:29:57 AM
this is the old spring and new one side by side...

1BAD68

#12
October 12, 2007, 08:30:43 AM
what a difference...
Now I just need to road test them to see how they feel.

1BAD68

#13
October 12, 2007, 02:05:58 PM
back from road test, these are really nice springs.
The ride is firm but not pounding, takes hard bumps comfortably.
Something I noticed... before my cars steering felt like it was overpowered and sort of wandered over hard bumps. Now it feels like I have a firm feel box installed and even going over railroad tracks it just stays straight. It made a difference in handling also, going around tight curves and windy roads the car just locks in and doesnt seem to have much body roll anymore.
The springs settled almost 3/4 inch after the test drive but are still up nice and high. Hopefully they will stay up there for a few years at least.
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