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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:32 am 
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I want the car to ride at the stock height in the rear. The rear springs are original and sagging at this point. Just looking to bring it back to stock. I don't what it all jacked up in the back though. I've also heard the re-arching old springs really don't last to long. I don't remember, but I think my 67 cuda weights about 3500 lbs.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:23 am 
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Those wont work they are B body. Contact ESPO you wont be sorry.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:52 am 
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Yes, give ESPO a call, they don’t list any A body springs, but will make up any configuration; ride height, number of leaves whatever you want. And, the price is right.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:13 am 
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I just bought 6-leaf springs from ESPO. $225 for the springs, extra $40 to get them 2" under stock ride height and shipping was a killer since they went all the way from PA to WA. $373 in parts with the poly bushings, shackles, bolts and everything. $86 in shipping.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:33 am 
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I bought a pair of 5 leaf rear springs from McVeigh. They raised the rear about an inch. Since I did a complete rebuild of the front and rear ends and added a front sway bar, it's hard for me to comment on the change that just the rear springs made in the ride and handling. I'm very pleased with the way they seem to work.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:04 pm 
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How do I know if I need 4,5,6 leaf springs or do I just call them and say I am looking for stock height and something that'll last and not get saggy in a couple years? Let them make the judgement call???
I drive around town most of the time and hit the track 4-5 times a year.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:10 pm 
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This seems good.

Its hard to see but in my sig picture below, this is my current rear ride height. Seems a little low to me. More importantly, the rear is riding on the rubber bump stops if the fuel tank is full and an adult is in the back seat.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:17 pm 
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"re-arching old springs really don't last to long" That is a myth, when they rearch they do it manually with a sledge and the spring becomes work hardened. Leaf springs can be rearched for about $80....

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:03 am 
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How do I know if I need 4,5,6 leaf springs or do I just call them and say I am looking for stock height and something that'll last and not get saggy in a couple years? Let them make the judgement call???
I drive around town most of the time and hit the track 4-5 times a year.
Brennan
Thats exactly what I would do.
These guys know there stuff.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:06 pm 
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that red 4 door is awsum


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:07 pm 
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Re arch works fine . I sold my car before the springs sagged again , that was 4 years no sag


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