Super stock springs

[MD Mopar]

Do I need to change the front hangers when I install super stock springs on my 1965 plymouth belvedere II. Some say yes, and some people say no. And what size hanger ? 2inch or 1 inch longer?

 

[1965ply]

yes you need to change hangers, front segment of the super stock spring is 2 inches shorter. mopar part # is P4120080 for hanger I cant remember how much they were.

 

[lewtot184]

i think you'll need a 1" longer hanger for a plymouth. plymouth and dodge hangers are not the same. the dodge is 1" longer than the plymouth. your stock springs have a 21" front segment vs the 22" of the later b-body. s/s springs have a 20" front segment.

 

[MD Mopar]

I know there is a difference between dodge and plymouth. Where could I find a hanger that is one inch longer than stock?

 

[snakeoil24]

Call Mancini racing!

 

[383man]

I believe everyone here is right. I did not have to change anything on my 63 as the 3400 lb SS springs I used bolted right up and thats just what Mancini had told me. I am pretty sure the 65 are different then my 63 and need the front hanger changed. As was said I would call Mancini as they knew just what my 63 needed. I know that Wes who works there knows his Mopars. I believe I have also talked to Rich there who was also a big help to me. Ron

 

[lewtot184]

I know there is a difference between dodge and plymouth. Where could I find a hanger that is one inch longer than stock?

1965 dodge coronet is 1" longer, if you can find a decent set. ARE products, sold by mancini, make a hanger to fit.

 

[mopar12372]

measure center pin on the stock pin to center of bushing . the new super stock spring is 21 from center to center . it will bolt right in if its 21 . i believe all 62-65 b bodies are the same as the later a bodys
this spring was designed when it came out for the early cars 62-65.

 

[Cranky]

I believe everyone here is right. I did not have to change anything on my 63 as the 3400 lb SS springs I used bolted right up and thats just what Mancini had told me. I am pretty sure the 65 are different then my 63 and need the front hanger changed. As was said I would call Mancini as they knew just what my 63 needed. I know that Wes who works there knows his Mopars. I believe I have also talked to Rich there who was also a big help to me. Ron

Wes has been at Mancini for a long time and does know Mopars very well but sometimes sounds grumpy (cranky?) on the phone but that's just his demeanor. Not sure if Mancini gives members a discount here but they did at another site but you had to ask for it.

 

[Darter6]

I installed the Mopar 3400# springs(Mancini)on my 65 Belvedere and re-used the stock front hanger.No problems,works for the last 8 years.

 

[lewtot184]

go to the mancini website and look up MREAR0097.

 

[mr. b]

a friend of mine put them on his 65 plymouth and he used the stock hangers fit perfect

 

[383man]

Last time I bought from Mancini they gave me a discount from being a Moparts member. And I did not even know or ask as when I gave the guy (Rick) my e-mail he said ...........your 383man with the red 63 and I said yes. And he said well you get a Moparts discount !
Its good to hear some of you said the springs bolted right in your 65's as I was always told they would not fit right in the 65's even though they fit right in my 63. Ron

 

[1965ply]

this off Mancini web site.. you do have to change hangers, if you don't change hangers your drive shaft will not fit

Product Description
Fits: 1964-65 Dodge B Body with Super Stock springs.

0.250 material. Hanger is one-inch longer than stock so the shorter SS springs will fit properly. 1964-1965 B-body cars use a leaf spring with a 21 inch front segment. The Super Stock springs have a 20 inch front segment so the spring hanger needs to be one-inch longer. These hangers are the correct length and they have a second eye-bolt hole so the ride height can be lowered by about one inch
Item# MREAR0079
$76.95

 

[64BEL]

I had to use the new hangers on my '64, but I had to drill a hole 3/4" forward of the holes provided to make them work - due to the drive shaft length. It still worked, but there was a nasty vibration that made me realize I had lost the play in the shaft because it was stretched to it's limit. That extra 3/4" made all the difference.

 

[lewtot184]

this off Mancini web site.. you do have to change hangers, if you don't change hangers your drive shaft will not fit

Product Description
Fits: 1964-65 Dodge B Body with Super Stock springs.

0.250 material. Hanger is one-inch longer than stock so the shorter SS springs will fit properly. 1964-1965 B-body cars use a leaf spring with a 21 inch front segment. The Super Stock springs have a 20 inch front segment so the spring hanger needs to be one-inch longer. These hangers are the correct length and they have a second eye-bolt hole so the ride height can be lowered by about one inch
Item# MREAR0079
$76.95View attachment 216202

dodge and plymouth are different. a dodge hanger would be 1" longer than a plymouth.

 

[383man]

dodge and plymouth are different. a dodge hanger would be 1" longer than a plymouth.

Yea the Dodges always have the longer wheelbase. Good info here. Ron

 

[MD Mopar]

I believe the 65 plymouth has a shorter original spring than the 65 dodge, so these hangers are too long.

 

[lewtot184]

I believe the 65 plymouth has a shorter original spring than the 65 dodge, so these hangers are too long.

nope. springs are the same, hangers different. i went thru this when building my 65 coronet. tried a plymouth hanger for my 65 coronet, long story but it was different. pretty sure the hanger is the 1" difference in wheelbase between the two. 62-63 b-bodies have 20" front segments and 64-65 b-bodies have 21" front segments.

 

[MD Mopar]

OK. But I believe the hangers you are recommending are for a dodge and not a plymouth. I see that mancini is offer hangers for a 65 Plymouth on their web site.