Super Stock Springs
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70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
They make a b body version but you will have to make or have made extended front spring hangers I believe can't remember c body front segment length the a bodies are quite a bit smaller the front hanger would be too long I think plus the weight issue. There is a spring manufacturer assembler in the Detroit area I don't know if they are still around they could build something I'm sure following the super stock formula of thick stack front segment to keep Axel planted rear segment does all jounce and rebound.
70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
As long as your springs aren't hopping/ winding up I see no gain of course the more you build it will happen more of a problem in the rear suspension is the front spring eye bushing and the rubber isolator crap at the spring perch ask Alan to get you a picture of how it should be from his chp car.
thood1954
Active Member
MrMoparCHP he will help .you
Stiffer springs will help reduce axle windup which will help the 60 foot times by helping plant the rubber. An adjustable pinion snubber will help to but make sure you don't run it adjusted up to the floor on the street, just at the track. Stiffer springs will also help with body roll in the corners.
You may not actually want to go SS springs though, just increase leafs to 7 on pass and 6 on drivers like hemi and 440 B body cars.
You may not actually want to go SS springs though, just increase leafs to 7 on pass and 6 on drivers like hemi and 440 B body cars.
68plymouth383
Senior Member
I run super stock heavy duty springs on my 68 Plymouth Fury.
C Body Bob
Old Man with a Hat
Mopar Muscle mag has a project C ody. I think its a 69 Newport convert 383 2bbl. The stock springs had started to sag & droop the rear. Even though it didn't have traction issues they installed a pair of XHD springs & the car returned to a proper ride height & picked up on the 60 ft a 10th or better if I remember correctly. Good read. Should be on their web site. I hope they continue on with improvement & articles on the car.
68plymouth383
Senior Member
Hows the ride? I know ride is 90% shocks but if the springs are too stiff... im curious
That's why I was suggesting against the SS springs originally but maybe 68plymouth383 can tell you if they're a good ride.
I've heard the SS springs are just too stiff (and raise the rear too high) for some
Why SS springs? You can order any springs you need, 5,6, or 7 leaf springs, stock height,1" or 2" over stock height..
68plymouth383
Senior Member
The springs give the car a great controlled ride. Not to stiff, and definitely not to soft. The car handles corners without leaning and when on full throttle the rear is very stable and tracks straight. Everybody tells me that C Body's just glide down the road. I wanted a muscle car C body!! It drives, and handles like a muscle car, and still has great road manners. I can jump in and go for a 200 mile run and be very comfortable without feeling like its a Cadillac. I love the rake the springs gave the car also.
68plymouth383
Senior Member
The new springs have a higher spring rate. The lift came naturally from getting good springs that don't sag. I went from staggered 4 on drivers side, and 5 on passenger side to. 7 Leafs per side.
Stock
Heavy Duty/Super Stock
Spring Capacity = 1120
Spring Rate = 125
Stock
- Spring Capacity = 760
- Spring Rate = 95
Heavy Duty/Super Stock
Spring Capacity = 1120
Spring Rate = 125
68plymouth383
Senior Member
This is right after we finished installing them. I hadn't cleaned him up yet........
68plymouth383
Senior Member
Just get the correct springs you want for your vehicle. I bought mine from http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Dodge_Mopar_s/1927.htm
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