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Tired drooping rear springs
« on: September 19, 2023, 04:03:13 AM »
So now that the Challenger is on the road, I feel that the rear end is too low.  I looked at a few others at the Moparty and feel that our rear is lower than the others.  Here is a side view showing how low the wheel opening sits compared to the tire.  One person that I spoke with suggested having a local spring shop re-arc the springs to 1" higher than spec as opposed to buying replacement springs.  Does anyone have any experience with either option?

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Re: Tired drooping rear springs
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2023, 07:04:32 AM »
Looks like factory designed height to me.
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Re: Tired drooping rear springs
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2023, 07:15:18 AM »
Espo spring for replacement , Re arcing is possible , I have also cut the eyes from another main leaf & added it under the original spring pack as an option .
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Re: Tired drooping rear springs
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2023, 02:57:14 PM »
Definitely too low.

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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2023, 03:08:10 PM »
Agreed: That Cuda is the way I remember them sitting when new.
Myself I do as CP does I just add another leaf, same length as the main leaf but with the ears cut off.
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Re: Tired drooping rear springs
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2023, 07:21:50 PM »
@RUNCHARGER  where should I acquire the extra leaf? Local spring shop?

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Re: Tired drooping rear springs
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2023, 07:51:04 PM »
Sure or a wrecking yard , you will need new center bolts , I build clamps out of square top U bolts & a steel plate for the front section .

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Re: Tired drooping rear springs
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2023, 07:52:53 PM »
Yes, a spring shop can hook you up, they will also have spring clamps if you need them and the slightly longer center pins you'll need. I usually have old mopar spring around that I canibalize but I've bought leafs from spring shops as well.
Every town used to have a few of spring shops but they're getting harder to find it seems.

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