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Rear Springs for Challenger

Started by erik70rt, May 27, 2017, 09:25:59 AM

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erik70rt

I ordered a set of rear springs from ESPO that are supposedly 1" over stock height.  When I pulled one of my originals and put it next to the new ones, they are exactly the same in appearance.  Check out the pics. 

If they are 1" over stock, should they appear exactly the same?  I don't want to install them if they are not what I ordered.  ESPO is closed today.
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

Cuda Cody

That's the pre-load.  I'm guess that once they have the weight of the car loaded on them that they will sit at different heights.   :alan2cents:

erik70rt

Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.


Brads70

Stand on them and measure the distance they compress.

erik70rt

After putting them on the car, they are definitely stock height.  Oh well.  At least those stupid air shocks are now off the car and it rides much better!
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

MoparJunkie

Quote from: erik70rt on May 27, 2017, 03:16:05 PM
After putting them on the car, they are definitely stock height.  Oh well.  At least those stupid air shocks are now off the car and it rides much better!

Post a picture of how your car sits with them!

Brads70

Quote from: MoparJunkie on May 27, 2017, 08:30:15 PM
Quote from: erik70rt on May 27, 2017, 03:16:05 PM
After putting them on the car, they are definitely stock height.  Oh well.  At least those stupid air shocks are now off the car and it rides much better!

Post a picture of how your car sits with them!
:iagree: :popcorn:


erik70rt

Just took some pics.
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

RUNCHARGER

It's your car but for me that is the perfect height for a Challenger. Only thing is hopefully they won't settle. I wish I was closer to some of you guys, I have a set of XHD springs that must have been redone and they sit way too high for my tastes. I'd love to trade them for a set that sits like original but shipping doesn't work from here.
Sheldon

MoparJunkie

Looks like it sits just a bit lower in the back than in the front. IMO, I'd lower the front just a tad. I prefer a slight rake or an even look, but I dislike the front looking higher than the back. Gorgeous car!

Cuda Cody

Front torsion bars look to high to me?  :huh:


6bblgt


Brads70

I'd say that it higher than stock. To me stock height always looks like the springs are worn out. Like other said adjust the front down a bit. That will change the rear height some also.

JS29

Then he will need A front end alignment!!

Brads70

Quote from: JS29 on May 28, 2017, 01:53:37 PM
Then he will need A front end alignment!!

That is true , but with new rear springs it will be a good idea to do so anyhow.