interchanging leaf springs

[javakmcharger68]

Bought my 68 charger 4 years ago & while in that time I decided to change the leaf springs in my car. I had a 73 charger with good leaf springs still on it, so I decided to do the swap. What year leaf springs fit these cars? I think funny enough that the leafs I put under the car are getting bad now too. It will be time for a new pair soon maybe. In my area(like others) cars in backyards are a thing of the past. Worked as a courier for a while thinking it would be a great job to find cars. It was sad, for me anyway. So the question is how high up the years can you go? Just curious  Thanks

[aifilaw]

I'm wondering about this question myself in another thread right now...if I can grab some new leafs out a wrecked dodge truck for $10 a piece I'd love it

[Ghoste]

You're safe with any of the 65 to 70 B-body springs.  When you get into the 71's things begin to change.  Natcho is pretty up on 3rd gen technical chnges from year to year so he's a good source there.  I think, the 71's are similar to the E-body and then you get into the oval front eyes and stuff like that.  A-bodies can be made to work with different front spring hangars.  I can't help you out with trucks and vans (if any) that fit.

[Nacho-RT74]

I don't know between different generations but there is a fact, 3rd gens are lower and frame rails different, than earliers so I don't think they could it be interchanged.

[javakmcharger68]

There are 73 charger leafs on my car now. There was no driving on them though, but they did bolt up fine..Car is a 68 charger

[beenaround]

mopar performance sells the right springs. are you going for the stock look???

[Ghoste]

The Mopar Performance ones are notorious for losing their spring rate very quickly.  Alledgedly they are made in Mexico with a very poor grade of steel.

[Chryco Psycho]

they are definatly made in mexico & they definatly sag quickly

[CB]

So can someone tell where to buy good quality leaf springs for 2nd gen? 

[Ghoste]

Eaton Spring out of Detroit.

http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.asp?ZTM=cadegdia&GHOME=www.eatonsprings.com&TITLE=Eaton_Detroit_Spring