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dukeboy440
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Meh, i took that money and ordered dart and polara parts so.... my gainYour loss...Our Gain......
dukeboy440
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Honest opinions needed. For a cheap, temporary solution for the saggy rear leaf springs, can I use air shocks?
I would not. They place undo stress on the upper shock cross member. I have seen where that destroys those attachment points. You can add a helper spring to them now, until you replace them with new units. Not sure, but I think new springs for that are not that expensive. My 65 Belve had helpers, someone installed. I'll get a pic for you....
dukeboy440
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thanks! New springs for this aren't bad. just no one has any in stock. The 63/64 B-body had a unique front length. They make adapter brackets to put 65-67 B body super stock springs on but that adds 200 bucks to the already 400 in springs. I just want something that when i put my 30 lb kid on the trunk, the bumper does hit the ground. Keep in mind, the previous owner removed a leaf to lower the car.
yes. Or wood blocks!!!
dukeboy440
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yeah yeah I just dont wanna eat into those pretty tires I got from you.yes. Or wood blocks!!!
dukeboy440
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Wonder If I could reinforce the shock mounts?
Not a good idea. What's a pair of springs cost? A set of air shocks will run about $100. A pair of springs may be $200. The springs are a permanent fix. Did you try ESPO? Buy Quality Automotive Leaf Springs, Coil Springs and Suspension Parts for your Classic or Antique Auto
Don't do it!
dukeboy440
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every where I've been quoted is 400 a pair. roughly
dukeboy440
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OK!!
I wont! I wonder If I could find any junkyard springs locally although those are liable to be in the same or worse shape.
dukeboy440
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air shocks, 50 bucks from advance auto
dukeboy440
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kind of wish I hadn't pitch the A body rear leafs I had. They were close enough in length I could have made an adapter work
This is the best price I can find to date
1964-1965 Dodge & Plymouth Rear Leaf Springs | General Spring
This is the best price I can find to date
1964-1965 Dodge & Plymouth Rear Leaf Springs | General Spring
From ESPO: Give them a call.
70-74 Barracuda, Challenger (E-body) - $220-$250/pair
63-76 Barracuda, Dart, Duster, Valiant etc. (A-body) $220-$250/pair
66-73 Belvedere, Charger, Satellite, etc. (B-body) $210-$250/pair
66-73 Chrysler, Dodge Full-size $310-$400/pair
70-74 Barracuda, Challenger (E-body) - $220-$250/pair
63-76 Barracuda, Dart, Duster, Valiant etc. (A-body) $220-$250/pair
66-73 Belvedere, Charger, Satellite, etc. (B-body) $210-$250/pair
66-73 Chrysler, Dodge Full-size $310-$400/pair
dukeboy440
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Will do!
dukeboy440
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Thanks Mike.
dukeboy440
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crap... no 64 B body stuff
Find a used set of springs,and add a couple to your stack.
I have added before, its not the greatest solution, but it is the cheapest. I’m cheap so i would know.
I had to add a leaf to my power wagon fronts to carry the plow.
Made a huge differrence.
Time to go wash an engine,crank seal puking oil all over belt and accessories. Easy to change tge seal.
I have added before, its not the greatest solution, but it is the cheapest. I’m cheap so i would know.
I had to add a leaf to my power wagon fronts to carry the plow.
Made a huge differrence.
Time to go wash an engine,crank seal puking oil all over belt and accessories. Easy to change tge seal.
Call them. That's just a guesstimate chart on their website.crap... no 64 B body stuff
zkx14
Duster De-ruster
So 64's are different from 65 ??? I thought they are the same chassis..
The previous owner did that on my Swinger. It rides like a old buggy. It works, It's cheap but it is not the way to do it. I put new ESPO springs on my 66 Dart 10+ years ago and never looked back.
This is what is on my 65
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