Kenneth
Well-Known Member
Hi Mopars !
Anyone having knowledge of a shackle kit there can low rear end of 72 Charger ?
Anyone having knowledge of a shackle kit there can low rear end of 72 Charger ?
You are the 1st person that I know of asking this question...most cars tend to have a little rear sag in stock trim. Have you verified all is stock out back?...no air shocks, helper springs, coil-overs on stock shocks, lift shackles, or tow package type springs already in place?
With the axle housing mounted on top of the leaf springs as yours is, the easiest way to lower the rear end is to add lowering blocks between the rear axle housing and leaf springs. This is done by supporting the car by the frame and letting the suspension go to full droop. Undo the 'U' bolts on each side, jack the rear end up off the springs a bit, slide in some blocks, install slightly longer 'U' bolts to accomadate the blocks, and you are done. The same blocks that are used to lower pickups would work on your car. I believe they can be found in varying thicknesses, you just have to search. Summit, 4Wheel Parts Wholesalers, etc. Good luck.
Others on here will tell you to expect some settling in those new springs. If your car photo is current, I think it has a great stance.
nice car,,,,id leave it just like that....looks good ! if you're trying to level it out,,,,,crank up the torsion bars a bit.....thats a hell of alot easier than going thru all that mess with the springs!