Road trip!

[77NyKR]

In a few weeks Ill be taking this beauty from MA to IL for a 10 year Army reunion! Im stoked. She'll be sporting new Coker white walls, new rear leaf springs, four new shocks, recharged A/C, a new 2.50" dual exhaust I think she'll be ready to meet the boys!

 

[live4theking]

In the past some guys have posted their route as a just encase something happened. This way they could identify some helpful folks along the way.

 

[jason99]

Where did you get new leafs? I think my 74 Fury will need them eventually and I’d like to hear what worked well for others.

 

[MacLebaron]

Nice! Enjoy the trip in your own personal cloud, just like sitting at home on a nice comfy sofa.

 

[75LandYacht]

Where did you get new leafs? I think my 74 Fury will need them eventually and I’d like to hear what worked well for others.

I got mine from “Springs and Things” for my 77 NYB. Rep’s name is Laura. Very helpful. I’ll forward info if you’d like. Bout $495 for the full set w/bushings. I went further and got shackles, axle bolts and spring isolators. Soup to Nuts. I’ll install after Carlise.

 

[Big_John]

I bought my leaf springs from Buy Quality Automotive Leaf Springs, Coil Springs and Suspension Parts for your Classic or Antique Auto too.

Quite a few of us have been happy with them.

 

[75LandYacht]

In a few weeks Ill be taking this beauty from MA to IL for a 10 year Army reunion! Im stoked. She'll be sporting new Coker white walls, new rear leaf springs, four new shocks, recharged A/C, a new 2.50" dual exhaust I think she'll be ready to meet the boys!

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That’s awesome. I retired from the Navy 16 yrs ago. Still keep in touch with a few old squids.. keep us posted on your Trip..

 

[dart4forte]

I retired in 1995. I still keep in touch with former army buds through FB. The various associations such as 9th ID, 2nd ID has regional reunions annually.

 

[77NyKR]

Where did you get new leafs? I think my 74 Fury will need them eventually and I’d like to hear what worked well for others.

I echo what 75LandYacht said exactly. Laura is awesome. She talked me into the 6 leaf vs the standard 5. I also got new hardware (ubolts front eye bolt bushings etc) highly recommend. Total shipped was about $500-$600

 

[jason99]

Very cool, that’s where I’ll go as well then. Did you install them yourself? If so, was it manageable?

 

[77NyKR]

Very cool, that’s where I’ll go as well then. Did you install them yourself? If so, was it manageable?

Negative I have a local Mopar shop that takes care of me. I added to much to the car before my trip to do alone

 

[75LandYacht]

I echo what 75LandYacht said exactly. Laura is awesome. She talked me into the 6 leaf vs the standard 5. I also got new hardware (ubolts front eye bolt bushings etc) highly recommend. Total shipped was about $500-$600

Sweet.. I haven’t installed mine yet, to close to Carlise.. but will after. Keep us posted with pics and details as you go..