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I don't think the Mopar XHD springs will change the height any at all. It looks nice the way it is, but I'm a product of the 70's and like to see a little rake as well. Many of the high arch springs being sold are made by Stanley. It's easy to spot them because the leaf ends are blunt cut...

Here's an interesting 451 build: 440Jim He used Hemi length rods which gives a RS ratio of 1.83 Looks like it was built back in 2001, I wonder how it turned out? He has a nice spreadsheet that can be downloaded from his Tech page. It calculates all that you care know about piston position...

A tapered bearing in this application wins in side load capacity and longevity, hands down. Is a tapered bearing overkill in this situation? ....probably, but part of what makes these vehicles great is they represent a time before the corporate bean counters started chiseling every last nickel...

Sealed ball bearings certainly have their place. They probably won’t last as long as a tapered bearing but if it’s a life of 100,000 vs. 150,000 miles who cares the way our cars are driven. I think it’s come down to more of a marketing exercise than engineering. Hot rodders always feel...

Yes, 10” seals can be used on the 11” hub. To my knowledge 10” and 11” both use the same hub, the difference is in the backing plate. The 11” backing plate has a piece in the center that fully encircles the steel lip on the 11” seal. This creates a labyrinth of sorts making it more difficult...

Hmmm, I wonder if this guy would consider my 4 belly rolls to be 6 Pack Abs? Looking at his other listings, he clearly has a different definition of NOS than I do.

The seal for the 11" drum has steel lip on it that I guess makes it more difficult for brake dust to reach the bearing. The 10" seal will work in the 11" drum but not the other way around.

Have you checked the pinion angle?

Thanks Willitay, a buddy convinced me that my original idea would be too rigid for getting the transmission lined up. I like the idea from A-bodies but like you, I would probably place the pipe a little closer to the front.

Great find, I didn't realize anybody was reproducing the retainer plates.

Google "Timken SET7" and you will find many sources.

Thanks, the AFCO bolts will work for me, I'm no purist.

I found this chart when looking for arch info. I don’t know the source but assuming the info is correct it appears that the “left” Hemi spring (P/N 78-561) was used on both sides on ‘72 models equipped with a 440. Also, the Hemi spring actually has less arch than the standard 5 leaf spring, I...

I’ve been shopping leaf springs and noticed that the Mopar Performance Hemi springs are actually one of the cheaper options. I’m not really interested in the right spring bias but like the idea of a heavier spring and I assume they are USA made. I was thinking to buy two left springs. (sort of...