Hotchkis leaf springs

[murfman]

I ordered the Hotchkis rear leafs and hangers for my 66 Charger but noticed they don’t differentiate between the Plymouth and Dodge models so I don’t understand how they make up for the difference in spring hanger length. They have offered this kit for ages so I can’t imagine this issue hasn’t come up in the past. Does anyone have any knowledge on this subject?

 

[s/w theo]

Not being a wise ***, because I don't know for sure, but could the springs & hangers be the same between the two, & just the chassis length different? I would like to know the answer too.

 

[ckessel]

I know there is a difference in wheelbase length for the E bodies, 65 back B's can't remember if they did it on the spring length or the hanger but there is a difference. No clue on 66 and up B though.

 

[s/w theo]

I believe the Dodges had the longer wheelbase, but the length difference was in the floor pans, not the springs or front spring mounts, for all years.

 

[dadsbee]

68-70 Dodges have a 1" longer front spring attach bracket, to give them the longer "wheelbase" than a Plymouth. Not sure if such happened in '66.

 

[murfman]

I believe the Dodges had the longer wheelbase, but the length difference was in the floor pans, not the springs or front spring mounts, for all years.

The floor pans are identical. The wheelbase is longer because of a longer front hanger

 

[murfman]

68-70 Dodges have a 1" longer front spring attach bracket, to give them the longer "wheelbase" than a Plymouth. Not sure if such happened in '66.

It was the same in 66-67 but Hotchkis only makes 1 hanger

 

[s/w theo]

The floor pans are identical. The wheelbase is longer because of a longer front hanger

I learn something new, almost every day.

 

[ckessel]

Me too.