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How can I slightly raise the rear end of my 70 cuda?

Started by Waco, July 21, 2022, 02:42:48 PM

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HP_Cuda

You want to raise the rear, then lower the front.

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1970 Cuda Yellow 440 4 speed (Sold)
1970 Cuda clone 440 4 speed FJ5
1975 Dodge Power Wagon W200

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Chryco Psycho

They way I have done it in the past is just add a full length leaf under the main leaf to the existing spring pack , , cheaper & easier than replacing the whole spring .


one bad fish

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on July 28, 2022, 06:56:29 PM
They way I have done it in the past is just add a full length leaf under the main leaf to the existing spring pack , , cheaper & easier than replacing the whole spring .

That's what I did as well. An extra leaf works wonders. I have air shocks as well however only run about 15 psi of air in them when driving however at cars shows I can crank it up to really show off that "day 2" look lol. Air shocks aren't a good idea on E bodies though as everyone here will tell you. That's why I run them at low psi when driving.

Racer57

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on July 28, 2022, 06:56:29 PM
They way I have done it in the past is just add a full length leaf under the main leaf to the existing spring pack , , cheaper & easier than replacing the whole spring .
The locating pin is long enough ?

Chryco Psycho

I always buys new center bolts / locating bolts , only a couple of $$ more

Racer57

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on July 31, 2022, 05:51:36 PM
I always buys new center bolts / locating bolts , only a couple of $$ more
I've never seen ones that were longer than stock, so I assume the factory length is ok for an additional leaf ?


headejm

Serious question without doing any research...where do you get an extra leaf? Does it have to be a certain part number? Exactly the same as the main leaf?

Chryco Psycho

I was lucky I guess , I had a spring manufacturing company near me so I bought a full length leafs the same thickness as the main trimmed the ends so they were just shorter than the main & bought new center bolts from them also , they were 6" long , bolted the pack together & trimmed off the excess length , you will never get the stock ones to work again !