74 RR rear suspension

[powermyster]

I just pulled the rear leafs from my RR and am going to sent them off to be rearched and maybe leaf added (Far cheaper than trying to get new ones shipped from the US)

Anyways the shackels had been replaced with flat bar and I want to get some originals and some bushes.

Couple questions.

1. Does anyone know what the stock measurements are eye to eye on the leafs. It's not in book I have

2. It's fitted with Monroe Air shocks. any shock recommendations. Rock Auto have KYB shocks reasonably priced with reasonable shipping costs.

3. Would you recommend poly bushes?

I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I'm not sure how one would measure "eye to eye" on a leaf spring since that changes with the arch of the spring (& loading of the car if on the car). I just put on a set of KYB's on my Roadrunner & they "seem" a little smoother than the Gabriels I had on there before. I would recommend polyurethane bushings everywhere on a car. They do tend to squeak a little bit more than rubber & they have a "harsher feel" on the road, but I like them & use them.

 

[powermyster]

I'm not sure how one would measure "eye to eye" on a leaf spring since that changes with the arch of the spring (& loading of the car if on the car). I just put on a set of KYB's on my Roadrunner & they "seem" a little smoother than the Gabriels I had on there before. I would recommend polyurethane bushings everywhere on a car. They do tend to squeak a little bit more than rubber & they have a "harsher feel" on the road, but I like them & use them.

Thanks, I called the spring guys they seemed to be on the ball. Gonna drop them out Monday and I'll order some shocks and bits over the weekend.

Might clean and paint the diff while at it