GeorgeH
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I believe the SS springs are different than the XHD ones that rolled off the assembly line.
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ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
little touch of oil - might have just been from distributor while I was fussin' with the timing and it was still a tad loose. (I just can't not rip on the throttle..) Also, the transmission at the speedo connection..
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
No, I meant the 2800lb ones being the same as the factor HD 6 leaf. SS springs are different than the HD6L.
ScampMike
Despicable Damn Yankee
so, that ol' Dart is lookin' pretty spiffy there Mr. - like what ya going on
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Thanks. I'm trying to clean her up and get her to an even level of patina. I want it to look good but still show it's age where it should.
I was replying to the leaf spring stuff because I'm in the middle of doing the research for new rear springs for mine. Everything I've found says the 2800lb SS springs are the same spring firmness and spring rate as the Mopar XHD or repro OEM 6 leaf, but they are 40% lower cost. The correct SS springs for mine would be the 3400 lb ones...but they would be stupid stiff and no fun on the street.
What I can't seem to confirm is whether the ride height would be correct with the 2800 lb springs. Some of the stuff shows that the height would be around 1" lower, which I wouldn't want.
At this point, I will probably just get the Mopar XHD and not sweat the extra $$.
GeorgeH
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I couldn't find much info on them other than the 2800# ones are for a pro gas car. Couldn't find any info on rates or anything.
I put a set of mopar xhd on an e-body, no good as it sat lower than the 40 y/o ones that came off. Lots of folk have not been happy with the mopar xhd springs. Mine were made in Mexico.
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
Happy Friday Evening to who ever is here
GeorgeH
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Heya SLS
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
Hi George!
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Well, that sucks. I guess I gotta keep researching then. Maybe I'll consider the Repro OEM ones. Otherwise, I'll just take these off and get them re-arced.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Hi Ramie!
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
I didn't repaint the throttle return spring bracket yet. I cleaned up the heater control valve instead...
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
Hey Dave, how goes life?
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Ok, it's settled down a little from the madness of the aborted liver transplant of last weekend. Slowly trying to get back to a normal keel.
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
My gosh I miss a lot of stuff in here. I can only assume your taking about tying a good one on?
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
I wish. No, my brother-in-law has late stage liver cancer and is awaiting a transplant. A donor became available late at night last Saturday and after a long and complicated night/day, the transplant was aborted shortly into the surgery when the carotid artery in his neck blew out. They spent 2 hours getting it under control and save his life. The liver went to another recipient.
It has taken most of the week to get everyone back to normal, especially him. He was understandably angry and depressed when he woke up in the ICU without a new liver.
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
Oh wow! Im glad they were able to save him, but sorry the transplant didnt go thru. I can understand the stress everyone must be feeling.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Yeah, it's been a tough week for everyone.
Tonight my daughter is having a friend sleep over and between the two 11 year-old giggling silly girls, I'm spending a lot of time in the garage. The sounds of life in the house are healing in one way...but maddening in another!
I've run the 002 and 003's on the street for decades, they are fine... If I recall correctly, I think they are around 160 lb/in spring rate...
Yes, I tried the xhd mancini repros once and didn't like them as much as the SS 002 & 003. I use the 002 & 003 on all my a-bodies...
My kid's Valiant has SS springs on it. I can get pictures of it tomorrow..
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Just came in from the garage. The girls are asleep. I got one last thing done, a little color on the valve covers...
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