Leaf spring hanger problem

[scamper340]

Well, it looks like I didn't do my homework on leaf springs. I ordered springs from ESPO, XHD +1", and the front hangers from Mancini. I was going over my hardware and noticed the hangers are for 5/8" bolt and my leaf springs have 1/2" bolts. Is it possible to just swap out the bushings that use a 5/8" bolt? If so, what application would I need to look up to source them? Dang, I thought I had everything in order, but somehow I missed this. I've done some searching, and am kind of confused at this point as to which bushing I would need. 2" bushing-5/8" bolt? 1 7/8" bushing-5/8" bolt? Not sure where to measure, poly, rubber... I think I'd like to stick with rubber. Anyway, I appreciate any help I can get, thanks!

 

[805moparkid]

sounds like u got some a and b body parts...

 

[4spdragtop]

Hey scamper, I had a related problem recently. I bought used hangers and afterwards found out that my orig hangers took 5/8" bolt and the used ones I bought took a 3/8" bolt. My car is a 69 cuda 340 car. Maybe you ordered 340 hangers?? Is your car a 340 car?? I got my bushings from a local spring shop, they had my leafs and were re-arching them, so I had them order new bushings up. If you give a local spring shop a call they can get them for you. My springs re-arched and with new bushings was only $100. Good luck, hope it helps. Here is a link to a thread I started, when I noticed the difference.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=108476

 

[scamper340]

Hi 4spdragtop, actually my problem is the exact opposite of what yours is, LOL. When I bought the car, I was told all the running gear came from a 75 Dart. The front eye bolts on both the old and new springs are 1/2". The hangers are 5/8" and are listed as A-body on Mancini's website, but I didn't catch where they said for 5/8" bolt. They were the only ones listed for A-bodies, and I didn't check my old ones before I ordered. I was looking at the fact that they were adjustable. http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/mabospha.html I did find your thread when I did a search. I guess I could just reuse my old hangers but I'd rather not do that, as I can't return the new hangers.

 

[4spdragtop]

I would like you said keep the new hangers, as they are adjustable and they also take the bigger bolt. I would get new bushings to take the 5/8 bolt. Call a local spring shop. Or call Mancinis direct.

 

[AndyF]

Most aftermarket springs use the larger bolt size. Just get new spring bushings installed in your springs and you're ready to go.

 

[scamper340]

Thanks guys, I just got off the phone with ESPO. I ordered new bushings and they should be here in a few days. I had no idea about the eye bolt difference. Something to keep in mind for those who are thinking about swapping leaf springs and/or hangers. I searched the forum, and online and came up with very little info, but maybe I wasn't looking in the right places?

 

[oldmoparsrule]

Thanks guys, I just got off the phone with ESPO. I ordered new bushings and they should be here in a few days. I had no idea about the eye bolt difference. Something to keep in mind for those who are thinking about swapping leaf springs and/or hangers. I searched the forum, and online and came up with very little info, but maybe I wasn't looking in the right places?

I just went through the same thing. On my 64, it used the small 1/2 inch front bolts. I bought Mancini SS springs also, and found that they were 5/8. I am going to re-drill my boxes (relo) for the 5/8 bolts and call it good. Like you, I found very little info on this. Now that we are talking about it, the next folks should have it easier...8)

Thanks,
OldMoparsRule