SS Springs

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I would be interested in them if you replace them with something else. PM me if so.
 
New here, my 73 Duster had this set up when I bought it, It has the 4120863 SS springs on both sides. it sits to high in the back for my taste and rides to rough, has anybody pulled one leaf out of these springs and how much did it drop it and did it soften the ride? or any other ideas thanks.


What have you decided on your setup? Also, What size tire are you running front and rear? I am currently looking into aftermarket springs. Currently have stock springs and air shocks.

Thanks
 
The SS springs have a 3" additional arch to increase room (over the tire) for larger diameter (racing) tire/ slick. That is the only reason I can think of for the excessive arch.

the right and left springs have different rates to to compensate for additional torque one side vs the other.....and causes the car to sit uneven. On a race car....nobody cared. I have seen some use the same side/ arch on a car to level it out ...but it stills sits like a Tijuana Taxi.

the blocks are interesting when used on a 4-speed car....seems as though the pinion bangs the floor a lot harder on a side-step....maybe the rear effectively applies additional leverage being not bolted directly on the leaves.....don't really know for sure, but with 1" blocks on my buddies Duster /Espo springs, what a bang!

I do not think the SS springs were ever intended for a street car.....but neither were racing slicks
 
I raised the front about an inch, the previous owner lowered it to the bump stops. I am going to try 1 inch lowering blocks in the rear next spring and drive it that way for a while before I decide if I want to switch springs. I know it will still be stiff but it will be a lot closer to level. I have 215/70R-15 front and 275/60R-15 rear.
 
does anyone actually have lb/in spring rates for super stocks of various weight ratings? looking to increase rear rate and replace some sacked parts in my autocross car.
 
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