New Springs.

[Brass]

New springs from ESPO are on.  I ordered the 6-leaf springs they described as "police duty" at stock height; but they raised the rear another 1" to 1.25".  The old springs were assisted with coil-over shocks so it was hard to tell how much they were actually sagging.  In any case, it looks a little too high.  I was hoping they'd settle a little but it's been about a month and roughly 500 miles later, so that doesn't seem likely.  

I guess I could put in lowering blocks (not really the best option), have the new springs de-arched, bring the front out of the weeds to mitigate the ultra-aggressive rake, or drive and enjoy...

[cdr]

bring the front up about a 1/2 inch,looks good

[c00nhunterjoe]

For what its worth, my neighbor put new leaf springs on his 57 chevy and had the same problem. After the 1st season they had settled down to the "proper" height. I would run them for a while

[Chryco Psycho]

1" lowering block would be easy & you can dial in the pinion angle if it is off at the same time

[Mopar Nut]

I like them, would you share the part number? What size/brand wheel are you using?

[HPP]

Or you could pick up a two position front hanger that allows you to drop the front eye 2". Bolt in change that can always be changed back.

That's kind of funny. Most complaints I've seen are that the new springs are too low.

[twodko]

Your car is a beaut and I think the stance is fitting for 2nd gens. I still have the stock springs on mine with air shocks to achieve the same rake your car has...........and I suffer the harsh air shock ride too. Has the ride become harsh with the new springs?
What brand springs are those, approx. cost and what size tire/wheel combo are you running on the rear?
That aggressive look is Mopar through and through.  

[Brass]

Or you could pick up a two position front hanger that allows you to drop the front eye 2". Bolt in change that can always be changed back.

Thanks all for the comments.  I'll probably just run it for a while but this isn't a bad idea – I'll give it some consideration.  

[Brass]

I like them, would you share the part number? What size/brand wheel are you using?

The wheels are Magnum 500's that came through Specialty, and I got the DC.com group rate.  8x15 in the front with 4.5" backspacing and 10x15 in back with 5" backspacing.  Tires are 245/60/15 and 295/50/15.  Magnums are painfully common but I like them and they suit the car.  Still, I might change them out in the future.  (The Billet Specialties black street lites caught my eye.)

[Brass]

Your car is a beaut and I think the stance is fitting for 2nd gens. I still have the stock springs on mine with air shocks to achieve the same tour car has...........and I suffer the harsh air shock ride too. Has the ride become harsh with the new springs?
What brand springs are those, approx. cost and what size tire/wheel combo are you running on the rear?
That aggressive look is Mopar through and through.  

Thanks - The springs are ESPO's HD, 6-leaf and ran about $400 with hardware and shipping.  Here is the company's site:  http://www.springsnthings.com/  I don't have the part number handy but I can get it.  They are stout.  The ride is stiffer but I prefer that.  See above re wheels/tires.

[GMP440]

I bought the same springs too for my 68' Coronet.  It lifted the rear like yours.  Looks good.  I raised the front end.  This was back in 04'.  The car sits like it did many years ago at the correct ride height.   The height of your springs now are actually correct.

[Steve P.]

Be aware that changing to the 2 hole front perch will also change you pinion angle. Personally I think the stance looks great, but it's your car and choice.

I would go with the lowering blocks that will also allow you to set your pinion angle if you still don't like the height after a while..

[b5blue]

Consider alignment issues with excessive rake. Pointing the nose down has front geometry moving the wheel forward on rebound. Tough on bushings. 

[Brass]

More food for thought.  Thanks.

[Mopar Nut]

I like them, would you share the part number? What size/brand wheel are you using?

The wheels are Magnum 500's that came through Specialty, and I got the DC.com group rate.  8x15 in the front with 4.5" backspacing and 10x15 in back with 5" backspacing.  Tires are 245/60/15 and 295/50/15.  Magnums are painfully common but I like them and they suit the car.  Still, I might change them out in the future.  (The Billet Specialties black street lites caught my eye.)

When you decide you do want to sell the wheels, let me know. Thanks for information.

[b5blue]

As a test you could keep the tank mostly full and place 2 80lb sacks of cement in the trunk and see if it helps them settle down faster.