70chall440
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I am researching leaf springs for my 71 Charger. This car will be low and level, large brakes, 4 or 5 speed trans and a 5.7. I want the car to handle and will be using adjustable shocks in addition to some upgraded front suspension components to include some large T bars. Additionally the car will have SFC and front end bracing.
I've looked at the Hotchkis stuff and while I like much of it, seems a bit expensive for what you are getting (they just went up ~$200). Also, Hotchkis lists 2 part numbers (24366 and 24368) with the 24366 being for 68-70 B body and 24368 being for 71-72 B bodies (I thought the springs were the same for 68-72).
I have looked at all the springs I can find, the Mopar stuff seems more drag race orientated but then I found the Calvert springs which seem much like the Hotchkis springs (their mono split springs).
Looking for any experience or advice on springs for handling. Thanks in advance.
I've looked at the Hotchkis stuff and while I like much of it, seems a bit expensive for what you are getting (they just went up ~$200). Also, Hotchkis lists 2 part numbers (24366 and 24368) with the 24366 being for 68-70 B body and 24368 being for 71-72 B bodies (I thought the springs were the same for 68-72).
I have looked at all the springs I can find, the Mopar stuff seems more drag race orientated but then I found the Calvert springs which seem much like the Hotchkis springs (their mono split springs).
Looking for any experience or advice on springs for handling. Thanks in advance.