The rear of my car is sitting too low for my liking right now. The wheel well lip sits about 1/2" above my 14" aluminum wheel. The leafs sit flat in the car. I am looking for new springs, my question is.... how much will a new set of 5 leaf springs (factory ride height,from espo springs) raise the rear? I realize there is no concrete answer, but what experience have you guys had. I may not need a super stock spring to obtain my desired ride height. I would like the car to sit about 2" higher than it is now. Thanks for any replies.

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don't know about anyone's other than mopar SS springs. when installed on my 67 Dart the rear raised 5 1/4". Most spring shops like Eaton or Springs and Things can determine what you want over the phone. Eaton did a friend's with a 100 lbs increase over stock and a 2" drop for a Duster and he was very pleased,. If budget is a factor sounds like most buy from JC Whitney.

The spring places I talked to said "this spring will be factory ride height" or " this spring will be 2" over factory ride height" Cool, but what is the factory ride height? I may be happy with the factory ride height, but I dont want to spend $200 to find out that I should have gone with the 2" over.

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I bought stock replacement 5 leafs for my 64 valiant from espo. my car came with 5 leafs. when I installed them I also lowered the car 1" by hanging the front eye higher up. the car sits exactly where it did before. the old springs sagged perfectly flat and these springs have a little arc to them. the ride is much stiffer now but handling is better.

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64' Valiant Signet 5.9, 64' Dart 170 moredoor 3.7, 67' A100 3.7, 00' Dakota SLT 4.7

When I first got my car, it looked like it was riding with the engine in the trunk, and no engine in the engine compartment. I got the 5-leafs from ESPO. I can't give you any concrete measurments, but after putting the new leafs on the back, and lowering the front with the torsion bar adjustment, it rides perfect (IMHO). Plus, I put KYB shocks on all four.


Here is a pic of the side of my car if you want an idea of how it sits.

My tires are on 15X7 rims, 225/60/15

It will probably lift up about 4 inches. Ours seemed (was) really high with new 5 leafs but was correct. I put in new front hangers to lower it some and it is just about right now. I could live with it lower, but it is ok. The fender is around 2 inches above our 15" rims. This is a 71 Swinger.

It will probably lift up about 4 inches. Ours seemed (was) really high with new 5 leafs but was correct. I put in new front hangers to lower it some and it is just about right now. I could live with it lower, but it is ok. The fender is around 2 inches above our 15" rims. This is a 71 Swinger.

Thanks for all the replies. Hey, RDJ, I will be in Redding this month.

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this is with stock espo springs.

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1973 dart swinger