hotchkis leaf springs too low, anybody use adjustable hangers?

[72restocuda]

As the title suggests surprise surprise the hotchkis springs sit low, so instead of getting ESPO stock springs anybody try elevating their hotchkis with adjustable front and rear perches? I figure another inch would probably reduce pothole anxiety, thanks
-Steve

[Chryco Psycho]

The reason for this is the flatter the leaf spring is the better the car will handle in corners .
A different front mount with the front eye bolt lower in the chassis will help raise the body .

[72restocuda]

that's what I was thinking the same thing - I've seen Dr.Diffs site and it looks like he has one that raises it 1.4inches - that might improve things

[MoparCarGuy]

I have had adjustable front spring eye hangers on my Cuda for almost 40 years. They will solve your height issue for sure. Mine have four holes versus two. I have factory, original AAR-T/A springs and they have never lost their arch.

[72restocuda]

That's great, I think I'll look for something like those
-Steve

[dodj]

Pretty easy to make. I made some years ago for playing with rear height. They are great for deciding if you like it up in the air or down low for better handling.

Got rid of them when I went to offset rear hangers to fit the 315's.

[Tony Monty]

Any luck finding adjustable hangers for the leafs?   I'm about an inch too low in the rear with the Hotchkis springs.   I am going to give Dr Diff a call to see what they say. From the description on their website it's unclear to me if they lower or raise the ride height. 

https://www.doctordiff.com/replacement-leaf-spring-hangers.html


Mancini hangers lower the ride height 1.5".   

[anlauto]

They look like they would only lower the leaf...may raise it slightly, but by how much is the question. Do you have stock front hangers now ?

[Cudajason]

So what is too low for you guys?  What is the height of the top of the rear wheel well.

Just curious, as I am looking at the hotchkis leafs.

Jason

[340Challman]

So what is too low for you guys?  What is the height of the top of the rear wheel well.

Just curious, as I am looking at the hotchkis leafs.

Jason

I'm curious as well. Unfortunately I can't measure mine since it is just a shell at this point. 

[Racer57]

Anyone seen where the ones that raise the body is listed ? All I can find is stock.

[70vert]

I don't have Hotchkis springs, just Mopar HD, but it does sit pretty low. The wheel well lip is 24 1/2 inches off the pavement. I love the look it currently has but it does sometimes rub going over a "big" speed bump and/or if I have 4 people in the car.

I got some adjustable hangers but the only lower the springs, not raise them. The bracket shown with 4 adjustments looks interesting, and useful. I've never seen that available anywhere?? I'm sure my springs are weakend due to age and I've thought of getting new ones but as mentioned I like the look so wouldn't want them any higher (but my adjustable bracket could drop it back down about an inch I think).

[dodj]

So what is too low for you guys?  What is the height of the top of the rear wheel well.

Just curious, as I am looking at the hotchkis leafs.

Jason

I don't own the hotchkis leafs, but pretty sure they will be flat when installed. So look at your existing leaf's arch. If it has an inch of arc, the Hotchkis leafs will probably drop it an inch. Plus, I don't remember for sure but I think they have a 'berlin' eye at either end instead of production line std?

Like 70vert, I have Mopar XHD. Mine are perfectly flat, so for me...that's perfect.

If you don't want a low sitting ebody...hotchkis leafs are a poor choice.

[340Challman]

Does anyone have pictures from the side of their car riding on the Hotchkis leafs? My leafs are flat so I'm wondering if their leafs would leave my car sitting at the same height it currently is.

[torredcuda]

I had factory sed springs from a 383 car on mine for years and thought they must have sagged because I thought it sat a bit low. I replaced them last year with a new set of Mopar heavy duty springs and to my surprise it sat at almost exactly the same height. I didn`t go with Hotchkiss as I didn`t want to sit any lower than it is.