lol, been there done that. All the weight is on the front. Tried to go forward after sitting and being stuck, only made it worse.
1” or 2” lift Espo springs
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mopower440
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If i were to get the same +1 but 6 leaf so it wouldnt sag like you were talking about, would it still sit the same as your pic or does the extra leaf make it higher?
DartGTDan
'71 Dart GT Fan
My car has Mancini Racing 2800lb springs, courtesy of the previous owner. I've owned the car for just over 17 years now.
abodyjoe
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+1" is +1" no matter how many leafs are there.. the extra leaf just increases the rate.
Do you need 1" longer shocks?
512Stroker
We are all here because we are not all there.
I did not change shocks when I put in + 1 springs.
Stock height springs on my 66. In fact they are 5 leaf and the originals were 6 leaf. They are Espo's and the second photo is 10 years after install. Yes I have 15" tires on it in that photo and in the first photo, 14's on the front and 15's on the rear.
Now, my 70 Swinger has stock springs with a leaf added by the previous owner. It added height but it does have a fairly harsh ride. Yes, I have 15" tires on the back as well. ( and 14's on the front) I would like to change them out with Espo 1" over's.
Now, my 70 Swinger has stock springs with a leaf added by the previous owner. It added height but it does have a fairly harsh ride. Yes, I have 15" tires on the back as well. ( and 14's on the front) I would like to change them out with Espo 1" over's.
+1 On my 67 notchback was way to high even with 245 60r14 tires. They did not settle over 4 years. I hated the car that way. Had a spring shop rework them. Much better now.
Scat Adams
Really doing it Harry
Did you ever swap out your springs for ESPO 1" overs? I want this look but not looking for a harsh ride. Pairing them with Koni shocks.
I am torn between 3 ESPO options- 5 leaf plus 1", 6 leaf and 6 leaf plus 1"....
abodyjoe
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either way go 6 leaf. they will not be harsh.
Scat Adams
Really doing it Harry
Ya definitely leaning towards 6 leaf, might even see if they will go .5" over. Hard to find pictures and I don't want it to sit too high.
abodyjoe
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68 and 69 dart both have 6 leaf espo +1" springs on them.. 14" wheels on both.
I received my ESPO six leaf +1 last week. Can't wait to get them installed.
JDMopar
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Post a pic when you get them on. Those springs are what I have intended to buy for my 70 Duster.
I will. Here’s a shot with the stock six leaf 340 springs that are on there now.
Edit: I know the springs don’t look bad, but I’m getting ready to throw almost 600 hp at it.
Edit: I know the springs don’t look bad, but I’m getting ready to throw almost 600 hp at it.
michiganpat
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that's about how I want my duster to sit....my 33 year old 5 leaf replacement springs have sagged a bit, and I'm rebuilding the front suspension with .92" tbars.....too bad you're so far away, I'd be interested in your stock 340 springs if shipping wasn't insane...
No, I never did. That's on my "someday list"
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ir3333
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i don't get the high rear look? It will ruin your handling. And then if you raise the front it will remove caster making matters worse.
Listen Johnny Dart and go stock, it will look and handle better.
Listen Johnny Dart and go stock, it will look and handle better.
dahdgedaht
1971 Swinger Special 340 TRIBUTE
I have the ESPO HD340 6 leaf on my 71. This picture is about 1 year after install. They ride firm but not harsh at all like ABodyjoe said. I have 235/60r15 on 15x7 in rear with 215/70r14 14x5.5 front for reference.
I don't think adding an inch gives you the "high rear look"? It was the look back in the day and some of us like a modern version of it without relying on air shocks or helper spring shocks.
ir3333
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I agree..higher in the rear is preferred by a lot of guys. I'm just not one of them.
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