Adrian Worman wrote:I've heard some poor reports on the quality of the MP springs, but in all fairness I've never used em personally.
I think the comments were that they work reasonably well for a while but sag fairly quickly.
Poly bushings are a good idea front and rear of the leafs, the rear end feels much more in control.
Just make sure they are installed with plenty of silicone grease, or they'll squeak like hell
drewcrane wrote:I put a set in just like that and the leaf lengths are different on mine too,I think it is for axle wind up
I did it about 3 years ago and I dont notice any sag,
unless I put the gaffer in the trunk
drewcrane wrote: I did it about 3 years ago and I dont notice any sag,
unless I put the gaffer in the trunk
dave-r wrote:drewcrane wrote: I did it about 3 years ago and I dont notice any sag,
unless I put the gaffer in the trunk
You shouldn't talk about your good lady wife like that.
dave-r wrote:I don't mind being locked in a trunk when it it also contains a large quantity of beer.
Eddie wrote:I have the same MoPar perf. springs on my 72,, last 3 numbers 984/985 they are the XHD springs that were used in 440's and Hemi cars. You have the biased set where the right side has a bit more spring rate than the left side. This aids in hard launches from a stop. I have the non-biased set which is better for handling. The lower short spring is configured in the same direction on the non-biased set. As far as quality, do you think Dick Ross owner of Firm Feel would stock and carry these springs if they were inferior? I have used 2 sets and a friend of mine has used also 2 sets on his MoPars. No problems! The rear spring shackle should be torqued to 25 FT. Lbs with Poly bushings,(Recommended), and a silicone or petrolatum lube used to control squeaking/ friction. The front bracket bolt is 125 FT. Lbs. The U-Bolts are 45 FT. Lbs.
Jon wrote:If I remembered correctly the factory leafs on mine have the reversed small leafs also. Probably for wrap-up as noted and it never gets wheel hop doing a burnout.
Eddie wrote:Although shocks do not carry any loads, they should be mentioned, a good set is really mandatory for dampening control and re-bound. I am using Bilsteins. The Edelbrock IAS shocks are also good but I think they have been discontinued.
Eddie wrote:You're very welcome Chris! I have to admit, I have no experience with the Koni's. I would have absolutely no reservations about using them however, they are simply one of the best dampers in the world and are used on many different types of Motorsport machines,(Bikes, Off-Road trucks, drag cars and roadracers), for information on the adjustability I would ask Drew McCraner or Dave the Gaffer! I think Drew uses either Koni's or some type of adjustable premium damper on his Challenger. When I went for a triple speed run in the Denver Mountains, his car hooked like it was on rails! Either way good luck and killer deal on those Koni's!!!
christer wrote:Eddie wrote:You're very welcome Chris! I have to admit, I have no experience with the Koni's. I would have absolutely no reservations about using them however, they are simply one of the best dampers in the world and are used on many different types of Motorsport machines,(Bikes, Off-Road trucks, drag cars and roadracers), for information on the adjustability I would ask Drew McCraner or Dave the Gaffer! I think Drew uses either Koni's or some type of adjustable premium damper on his Challenger. When I went for a triple speed run in the Denver Mountains, his car hooked like it was on rails! Either way good luck and killer deal on those Koni's!!!
I did not think that you would have any doubts about the Koni´s. Maybe they sometimes are overlooked due that they more expensive compared to (for instance) Bilsteins. I ask myself if you really get value for the money if you buy them new? Well, it is up to all of us if we are ready to spend that kind of money ore not. In my case ($60 for a set), the choise was easy.
New Koni´s at ebay. ($500 + $380 = $880):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Koni-Plymouth-B ... 416984f8fe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Koni-Plymouth-B ... 3f1b0f8605
Adrian Worman wrote:A good used panel is still far better than a repro, they just don't have the ability to stamp just like the originals.
Adrian Worman wrote:Plus, you got all that hardware, trim, glass etc, bet you can't wait to get it prepped and painted
dave-r wrote:I told you to remind me (exactly one year ago) to post those hood letters to you!
I knew I would forget.
Still got them for when you need them Christer mate. But I will try to remember to post them once the Christmas rush is over.