Leaf Spring Shackles

[79JON]

Hey   Ive got a 68 dodge Coronet,  and Im thinking of putting some leaf spring shackles on the rear.   The car kinda sits alittle low in the rear and I want to raise it up a notch.  Im just wondering if anyone could give me any tips on how to put them on.   To make it as easy as possible.    Thanks

[8WHEELER]

If you are saying you want to add long rear leaf shackles just to raise the car I will say don't do it.
Springs are not made to work that way, I have seen a few on ebay lately that the spring in the rear
is starting to ark the wrong way, destroying the only handling you ever had. And these cars don't
raise 4in when you put in a 4in longer shackle its about 1in then the spring bends. Get some different
springs or have yours re-arced at a spring shop, you will be much better off 

Dan

[deputycrawford]

I agree. Mancini Racing has a new set of extra heavy duty R/T springs for around $100. They have six leafs on the drivers side and 7 leafs on the passenger side. Rides great and the car is at proper ride height. I did that, then added the adjustable shackles to them and they are perfect. I have 28 inch tall drag radials on the rear that never rub at all. Spend the $100 and never look back. Unless its at the ricer you just blew off...lol

[y3chargerrt]

The set of XHD springs are $199.95 pair from Mancini.

[deputycrawford]

I'm sorry. You are correct. The Mancini leafs are $200. What was I thinking about last night. A few less beers next time  LOL. I still fell the same about the rest of the post. There's nothing like the confidence of a new set of leafs. The ride quality is great.