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hideogumperjr
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Joined: 20 Oct 2011
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Location: Bothell, WA
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How do I check my rear leaf springs on my 63 dart?
(Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:40 pm)
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Looks like my rear is down a bit but I dont know how to check if the rear is too low or not and if I need to replace the springs.
Can anyone enlighten me on how this check is done?
If its low can I add a extra spring or do I need to replace the entire leaf spring setup?
Thanks Guys!
John
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SlantSixDan
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(Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:20 pm)
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The rear should be slightly higher than the front. The car's nearly half a century old and almost certainly needs new springs. They're inexpensive enough that it's most cost-effective to install a whole new stack rather than trying to prop up a sagged-out old stack with an extra leaf. Get 5-leaf items from ESPO, www.espo.com . You'll have to call them up; they don't list out the rear springs on their site, but they have them._________________ 一期一会
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1974duster kev
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Location: clearwater florida
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(Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:12 pm)
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I second that, my duster was sagging bought a 5leaf set from summit works fine raised the rear of the car a bit.
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emsvitil
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(Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:11 pm)
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If you're frugal, you could just lower the front................
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hideogumperjr
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Location: Bothell, WA
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(Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:14 am)
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| thanks to you all! Adding to my list!
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cricketbidwell
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Joined: 26 Dec 2011
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Location: louisville
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(Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:55 pm)
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| will the 4door use different springs than a 2door?
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SlantSixDan
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(Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:09 pm)
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No difference between 4-door and 2-door. Summit has zero knowledge of A-bodies or springs; they are a sales house. ESPO knows their shìt. Call up and ask for 5-leaf springs for your '63 Dart and you'll be done on the phone in five minutes._________________ 一期一会
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terrylittlejohn
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Joined: 17 May 2005
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Location: CBS Newfoundland Canada
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(Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:23 pm)
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| If you have an extra main leaf, cut the eyes off and install it as the second leaf in the "stack", doing that will raise the car and if you clamp the front, it will stiffin up the front secions for better torque control.
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