Lowering plans.
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Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
Most stock springs for this model Chrysler had only a maximum of 7 spring leaves with a big block engine. Looks like some one might have installed aftermarket "performance " springs which would account for the higher rear end ride. I count 8 leaves on this spring set. Probably not a good idea to take out any leaves, better to replace with the correct units.
Dave
the leaf springs are meant to work as a team. removing some will put undue stress on the remaining ones. i would start with replacement springs and the use lowering blocks if you want.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
I'd "buff it out" first......
livininharrow
Senior Member
omg that's funny.
Dr. Benway
Member
Hey funny fellows do you think that leaf sets out of 76 stw fury would fit into 73 newport?
Dr. Benway
Member
And in those photos the air shocks are still in.
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
Well then it's rather imposible to make a judgement on height. For all we know someone added airshocks to compensate for sagging springs.
Dr. Benway
Member
The springs aint saggin' bro, they are heavy as a...some heavy thing. Other leaf package is so tight that it wont even reach to the rear hanger. I have to use multiple diy techniques just get it back there. What about the 76 fury springs would they fit?
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Ever heard of Google....? Could be your best friend.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Replacing old with old?
And no. 74+ does not fit anything 73 and down.
Ripinator
Old Man with a Hat
Sounds like yer rear suspension is a total mess. . . And I doubt any parts after 1973 will fit your car. I would look at finding and installing a complete differential assembly (with springs) and see how it all looks then.
330dTA
Senior Member
No need to order springs from the USA. Vallilan takomo here in Helsinki will make a new set to specs. They were the people who probably did their thing on those original springs back in the day. They used to strengthen all Mopar leaf springs here in Finland back in the day. (That car looks very much like it was originally imported here. A km-speedo would be a positive proof of that.)
330dTA
Senior Member
FYI: the process of adjusting the torsion bars is described in detail at the Finnish Autowiki -webpage:
Vääntösauvajousituksen säätö – AutoWiki
You mention that you want to make the front end a bit more ”tight”. It can be done at steps.
I had the whole front end of my former ’70 New Yorker rebuilt with Firm Feel parts, and custom made Koni front shocks. They all together made the car feel much more ”staunch”. You could steer into curves at speed, and it went exactly where you pointed it. Which is not what you can say of most a ”survivor” with 40+ years old bushings and stuff.
Vääntösauvajousituksen säätö – AutoWiki
You mention that you want to make the front end a bit more ”tight”. It can be done at steps.
I had the whole front end of my former ’70 New Yorker rebuilt with Firm Feel parts, and custom made Koni front shocks. They all together made the car feel much more ”staunch”. You could steer into curves at speed, and it went exactly where you pointed it. Which is not what you can say of most a ”survivor” with 40+ years old bushings and stuff.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
[QUOTE="330dTA,
I had the whole front end of my former ’70 New Yorker rebuilt with Firm Feel parts, and custom made Koni front shocks.QUOTE]
I don't see a lot of money being thrown at this car. He can't even afford some wax.
I had the whole front end of my former ’70 New Yorker rebuilt with Firm Feel parts, and custom made Koni front shocks.QUOTE]
I don't see a lot of money being thrown at this car. He can't even afford some wax.
Yeahrightgreer
Senior Member
I could be wrong but I don’t think that’s what he’s going for; that super shiny spectacular metallic clear coat waxy, Barret Jackson look - at least not at the moment. Could be wrong.
68PK21 440.6bbl
Old Man with a Hat
New stealth look for the new cold war building on the border I'll bet.
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