Rear leaf springs

Postby don-340-4 » 02 Jan 2009 5:35

Hi, i'm looking for an original set of rear leaf springs for a 70 challenger RT 383 4brl automatic i recently purchased, i think the part # may be 3420179 or 3400890 4 1/2 leaves, i would like to find a set that is not to rust damaged, the springs that someone put on the car are after market of some kind very thick leaves & very stiff. Must be OEM no aftermarket.
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Postby dave-r » 02 Jan 2009 10:15

Any original springs you find will have softened with age and make the car sit way too low at the rear. They will need to be re-tempered and re-cambered.
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Postby don-340-4 » 02 Jan 2009 17:19

Dave, Thanks for your response, but I would be OK with having a set re arched or rebuilt, originality is what i'm looking for.
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