1973 dodge charger Mopar XHD leaf springs

[Texas charger 73]

so i replaced my worn out springs on back of my 73 dodge Charger.. I went with Mopar XHD heavy duty springs.. Can i use stock shocks or do i need something longer? other than Bilsteins what is another good shock for the street.. i would like something stiff,but not rock solid

 

[qkcuda]

You only need longer shocks with the super stock springs.

 

[Texas charger 73]

You only need longer shocks with the super stock springs.

thanks kinda thought that

 

[qkcuda]

How do you like the springs? I have a set of XHD A body springs left over from another project, and they look pretty stiff, the leaves are very thick.

 

[Texas charger 73]

How do you like the springs? I have a set of XHD A body springs left over from another project, and they look pretty stiff, the leaves are very thick.

i like them.. my before and after pic. its not drastic, but its not sagging no more either

 

[Aeronet]

I have the KYB Excel-G shocks on my '73. I like them; firm ride but you don't feel evey little bump and pothole. They are much better than the KYB Gas-A-Adjust shocks on my '69; they weren't bad at first but now the ride is very harsh.

 

[SureGrip]

so i replaced my worn out springs on back of my 73 dodge Charger.. I went with Mopar XHD heavy duty springs.. Can i use stock shocks or do i need something longer? other than Bilsteins what is another good shock for the street.. i would like something stiff,but not rock solid

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Did you just use 72' and down springs, or 73' and up ones?

 

[Texas charger 73]

Did you just use 72' and down springs, or 73' and up ones?

72 and down.

 

[SureGrip]

72 and down.

Thanks!

So you just replaced the shock plates to convert to the non-iso setup?

I wasn't sure if the spring dimensions were the same between the years or not.

 

[Texas charger 73]

Thanks!

So you just replaced the shock plates to convert to the non-iso setup?

I wasn't sure if the spring dimensions were the same between the years or not.

No I just bought energy suspension poly pads to replace the rubber and were a perfect fit.

 

[Bill M]

i like them.. my before and after pic. its not drastic, but its not sagging no more either

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Did you need extended front spring mounts for those XHD leafs on your 71? Like on the 68-70 SS leaf's?