What shocks and springs for 74 Duster?

[twister360]

I have SS springs on the Duster and the rear end was about 6" higher so I put in lowering blocks on the axle and the ride height is about normal. I have comp engineering 3 way adjustable shocks and when I hit a bump seems like shocks bottom out. Car rides like crap.
I would like to restore to a more normal set up. Which leaf springs and shocks should I go with? And what vendor to use?

Thanks Gary

 

[Woods74]

Gary, ESPO 6 leaf +1 seem to be quite popular around here, the seem to give very good ride, handling, spring rate, and price.

Shocks, I use KYB, but I've head of the Monroe, Koni, Bilstiens etc, being used too.


Here is a thread on the ride height with pics:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=73978

Here is a thread about shock selection:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=165944


Also, if you want yours to handle, think about bigger torsion bars, around 1".


Search around, there is a lot on the subject.


Enjoy!

 

[PST]

We carry Bilstein Shocks (Set of four $419), performance (1" lowering leafs $479) or stock ride height leafs spring $409. Also available are new front leaf spring hangers $89 and reinforcement plates $39 if you are interested and remember we offer a members discount and free shipping.

Thanks
James

PS: Here is a link to our site with the product info for your Duster

http://catalog.p-s-t.com/index.php?...hicleID=34568&engineconfigID=14837&categoryID[]=3002&categoryID[]=1961&categoryID[]=5728&categoryID[]=5823&categoryID[]=3878&categoryID[]=3869

 

[rumblefish360]

On my Duster, (74) I used the ESPO 1 inch over springs and KYB shocks. The ride was good, a little stiffer than stock with good control. ESPO also offers stock ride height springs.

On my Cuda ('73 4spd) I went with PST. I did a total front and rear rebuild through them minus the S/S springs. I retained the stock sway bars. There material was and still is in excellent shape 10 plus years later. The car handles wonderfully. Nice and tight. Real responsive and sharp! I would think twice about going back with them.