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Meh, i took that money and ordered dart and polara parts so.... my gainYour loss...Our Gain......
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....
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!!!
yeah yeah I just dont wanna eat into those pretty tires I got from you.yes. Or wood blocks!!!
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!
every where I've been quoted is 400 a pair. roughly
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.
air shocks, 50 bucks from advance auto
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
Will do!
Thanks Mike.
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
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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