i want to lower rear end of my 1971 Charger

[71Charger JT]

I have not found much available besides lowering blocks..... anyone have any other information? i want to stay away from air ride set ups also

thanx in advance

[Charger74]

The only other way that I could think of is first of all, reverse the front spring mounts.  And by that I mean you turn them upside down.  They say you can get a couple of inches that way.  Other than that would be to get custom springs with the drop you want built into them....

[71Charger JT]

The only other way that I could think of is first of all, reverse the front spring mounts.  And by that I mean you turn them upside down.  They say you can get a couple of inches that way.  Other than that would be to get custom springs with the drop you want built into them....

good info on the front spring mounts.... ill try it.

when u say custom springs do u mean ordering through a company like Detroit ?

[Rolling_Thunder]

it will require drilling out the holes...    you can buy adjustable front hangers...    they have 2 holes...   one of which lowers the rear about 1.25"....       you can also de-arch your leaf springs...     or use lowering blocks...     they are all acceptable methods.

[Charger74]

What Thunder said and yeah through Detroit spring when ordering lowered spings.  Mike did it on Mr. Angry.  I think it has a 2" drop.  I may do the samething and order them with at least a 2" drop added.  I don't like my 3rd gen sitting up in the air to much...

[71Charger JT]

the price on the springs are a killer though ive head they cost close to $600

[ACUDANUT]

 I guess I am old school.  Raise the rear and lower the front.

[chargerboy69]

the price on the springs are a killer though ive head they cost close to $600

Lowering block kit from Autozone $14.99.

I run a 1" lowering block kit myself. There is nothing wrong with using them. They work great, and very easy to install.

[Nacho-RT74]

if yuo get reversed the spring hanger take care about the pinion angle. Add angled shims between springs and pedestals too to get the right angle back. OR cut and weld back the axle pedestals

[craigandlynda]

why lower the rear?

[71Charger JT]

im trying to achieve a "look" .,... i have a set of 295x45x18  and i would liek to see the top of rubber even with the quarter lip 

[chargerboy69]

im trying to achieve a "look" .,... i have a set of 295x45x18  and i would liek to see the top of rubber even with the quarter lip 

That is the exact same tire size I am running.

[71Charger JT]

really      ..... have any pics?

[68RT4ME]

I lowered mine early last year. I went with the 2" blocks. I ended up taking them out as I didn't care for the ride once the car was lowered. The pic shows how low it was. I just ended up lowering the front end a little bit after taking out the blocks and got the look I could live with while maintaining a comfortable ride. If you go with the blocks, you will need the angled shims like Nacho said.

[71Charger JT]

i am currently looking into lowering block kits through www.godfathercustoms.com ... if i go with the 3" lowering kit what size shims would i need?

[chargerboy69]

really      ..... have any pics?

Here is one.

These are Nitto 295 45 18 tires.

I lowered my car 1". My old car I lowered with 2" blocks and I never used shims. If you go with 3" you will have to.

[71Charger JT]

nice Shrike! i have something very very similar comming my way very soon