Purchased new leaf springs

[Doug Larsson]

I purchased new leaf springs for my 73 Charger SE looks prett straight forward installing them any tips or tricks I need to know before tackling this beast ?

 

[aldal]

Look nice where did you get them?

 

[Doug Larsson]

Look nice where did you get them?

ESPO

 

[T2R9]

I normally will jack up the rear till there is no load on the rear shackles, disconnect them then lower the rear so the springs are clear of the rear bumper/valance. Remove one side and replace, then do the other. Jack it back up and connect the rear shackles with NEW bushings.

 

[SDCoronet]

What did you pay for these?

 

[idrivemopar]

ESPO for the win! I posted in your other thread on the subject.

 

[Cyty Slykers]

I purchased new leaf springs for my 73 Charger SE looks prett straight forward installing them any tips or tricks I need to know before tackling this beast ?

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Are both springs same in length or is the right longer than the left?

 

[Doug Larsson]

What did you pay for these?

$130.00 each $260.00 for the pair.

 

[Doug Larsson]

Are both springs same in length or is the right longer than the left?

There both the same length 6 leaf.

 

[Demonic]

Super stock type springs have a slightly differnt arch left to right, could account for the difference.

 

[mrsnicks]

Spray all nuts, bolts, shackles with penetrating oil... Go have a drink... come back the next day, spray again... Have a drink.. on the 3rd day after spraying liberally again THEN you may be ready to tackle this task.

 

[Doug Larsson]

Spray all nuts, bolts, shackles with penetrating oil... Go have a drink... come back the next day, spray again... Have a drink.. on the 3rd day after spraying liberally again THEN you may be ready to tackle this task.

Yep way ahead of ahead of you sir lol.

 

[Doug Larsson]

Super stock type springs have a slightly differnt arch left to right, could account for the difference.

These are a factory replacement.

 

[T2R9]

Stock height or +1? Look forward to see how it sits with them.

 

[Doug Larsson]

Stock height or +1? Look forward to see how it sits with them.

Stock height.

 

[idrivemopar]

$130.00 each $260.00 for the pair.

That's amazing, their price has not changed in 6 years since I purchased mine!

 

[Doug Larsson]

That's amazing, their price has not changed in 6 years since I purchased mine!

I purchased all new bolts nuts u bolts and nuts the iso pads it all came to$491.00 $100.00 of it is shipping so I thought it was a great deal. I think when I priced Eaton it was like$760.00 for the same stuff.

 

[Doug Larsson]

So I'm disassembling my leaf springs everything is going great then I run into this problem. The bolt is hitting the frame I can't pull the leaf spring out. Is my only option going to be to find a way to Houdini cut that that should be fun.

 

[T2R9]

They are installed like that for a reason, Safety. You will need to remove the hanger from the frame and lower it to change out the spring.

 

[69B7RR]

So I'm disassembling my leaf springs everything is going great then I run into this problem. The bolt is hitting the frame I can't pull the leaf spring out. Is my only option going to be to find a way to Houdini cut that that should be fun.

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I’m in the process of doing a refresh on my rear axle & leaf springs. You can remove the spring hanger from the body bracket-4 nuts to the rear. For safety, make sure the rear axle is supported if still in place.....Jim