68 Standard vs R/T

[Sixt8Chrgr]

My car is a 68 H code with a 3.23 sure grip 8.75" rear end. What is the difference between my rear suspension and a R/T suspension? I know there is one additional leaf spring in the passenger side leaf but are the springs rated differently or anything else?

Thanks,

Lawrence

[Ghoste]

Yes, the rear springs are a heavier duty piece in the RT versus the standard suspension.  The RT also has larger brake drums.

[Sixt8Chrgr]

Can someone tell me the specs between the leaf springs and also the size difference in the brake drums?

Thanks,

[Mike DC]

   
The R/T drums are 11" as opposed to 10" size. 

The front springs were 0.92" diameter rather than 0.90" diameter. 

The rear leafs were the 6-leaf setup (well, that was arrived at with a combination of half-leaves including staggering the right side a bit more), as opposed to a plain 4-leaf setup on both sides of the regular Chargers.

I think the shocks were different on the R/Ts too, although you're not likely to find anyone driving around on the originals these days either way. 

[Sixt8Chrgr]

Was it possible to get R/T drums as an option on an H code car?