Hotchkis leaf springs

[69fastbackfish]

I’m going to install new leaf springs today, I’ve heard of using stock brackets, anyone know about this? Does anyone have any tips?

 

[K.O. SWINGER]

One of the thing I remember is some of my suspension parts were seized on pretty good. A good spray with a penetrating oil with a couple applications would probably be advised and I found a half inch drive electric impact to be my friend.

 

[69fastbackfish]

One of the thing I remember is some of my suspension parts were seized on pretty good. A good spray with a penetrating oil with a couple applications would probably be advised and I found a half inch drive electric impact to be my friend.

Very true however I already have the old ones off, thanks

 

[Locomotion]

It's likely you'll need to replace the front & shackle bushings, unless the springs come with them. Also make sure that the OEM eye bolt diameter matches up with the front bushings. Checking the pinion angle before & after couldn't hurt either.

 

[ScamperTom]

I used the stock hangers and shackles. Very happy with ride height. Using their provided shackles would have caused tire clearance issues and I would have been beating the headers against the ground after lowering the front to match. It still seemed slightly lower than stock.

 

[69fastbackfish]

Thank I will try stock parts first, what about using adjustable shackles?