AlexTheMachinist
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What is the difference between the 71-72 , and the 73-74 Charger suspension? I see lots of parts, and suspension kits for the 71-72's, but not much for the 73-74's. Can I easily convert to the earlier suspension?
What is the difference between the 71-72 , and the 73-74 Charger suspension? I see lots of parts, and suspension kits for the 71-72's, but not much for the 73-74's. Can I easily convert to the earlier suspension?
Bet the LCA is same as 71/72.
Can you just switch that mess out for a 71-72 setup?
Can you just switch that mess out for a 71-72 setup?
In the rear, yes.
In the front, no.
The unibody is COMPLETELY different firewall forward (and a few points back) in 73.
In 72 the inner fenders are welded to the frame rails and the unibody. In 73 they became a bolt in design. So there's no shock mounts on the 73+ unibody. Like Revhendo said, the UCAs don't bolt to the unibody either.
The trans crossmember is just that in 73. They made a separate Torsion bar Crossmember just for that duty.
Which is better? 72 down or 73 up? Personal preference. In a performance application, the 72 down wins. Cruising with a numb like ride? then 73+.
The 73+ suspension can be tuned to perform, its just a different animal than the 72 down.
Hmm... Curious if it is even worth it to keep the charger then. Might just flip it and get a 70-72 Dart. Those things handle amazing when you do a little suspension work on em.
The 73/4 spindles are taller than the 71/2. I've used the MF 2" drop spindles on the 71/2's but not the 73/4"s.Another suspension question: Is there any difference between 71-72 and 73-74 spindles? the reason I ask is that I just purchased Magnum Force lowered spindles and they sit in a bit farther and rub against the lower control arms(both sides) Left a nice groove in my rotors. The backing plates wont line up either.
Anyone else have problems with these or other spindle issues?
Richie
Hmm... Curious if it is even worth it to keep the charger then. Might just flip it and get a 70-72 Dart. Those things handle amazing when you do a little suspension work on em.