Leaf spring recommendations

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AARDUSTER

AARDUSTER

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Hello all, I have to replace the leaf springs and I was wondering if I could get some recommendations. Info; 1974 Duster, 360, 4 speed, rear is sure grip. I plan on it being a cruiser (with an occasional burn out). Rear tires will be wider than stock. Extra ride height would be good. Thanks
 
Another vote for ESPO. These are their +1 springs after they've had a chance to settle a bit. I'm very happy with them. Talk to Laura and she'll get you hooked up with everything you need.

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I realize it's not a Duster, but the previous, previous owner of my '71 Dart GT installed ManciniRacing 2800lb springs. I've had the car since August 18, 2003.

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Easy, call Laura at ESPO Springs and Things. You can order them with any leaf count and any arc dimensions you want. Plus they are affordable. Also they are NOT, I repeat NOT, on the website. Laura told me they are more than busy enough with the other stuff they sell so if you call and ask they will build a set of springs for you but they are not advertising they do leaf springs.

Jim
 
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I have ESPO on mine. They were ordered as 340 replacement springs. Once I swapped in 6 speed I had to clamp the front sections to get rid of wheel hop. Overall they are great springs.

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another vote for ESPO - I have them on all three of my 1970 Darts, some are as old as 20 years. Be sure to specify the 6 leaf springs that are like the factory springs for 340 cars and specify the front spring bolt size (I think your later A-body came with the larger bolts). I like mine with the +1 arc
 
Adding my 2 cents for ESPO, went with +1 on my Barracuda, only thing I’d add is consider buying adjustable front spring hangers from Mancini or Uncle Brian’s. I’m glad I did, the car sat just too high for me when I put the new springs on, but lifting them by one hole on the hangers (there’s 3 in total) sat it just right.
 
Remember the springs will settle a bit over time (probably depending on how much you drive it) I hadn't though about it but another argument for adjustable front hangers.

Do the adjustable ones come with the 3/4 offset?
 
Righty said:
Adding my 2 cents for ESPO, went with +1 on my Barracuda, only thing I’d add is consider buying adjustable front spring hangers from Mancini or Uncle Brian’s. I’m glad I did, the car sat just too high for me when I put the new springs on, but lifting them by one hole on the hangers (there’s 3 in total) sat it just right.
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Espo is no longer selling leaf springs for A bodies
 

Pretty sure ESPO is still selling A body springs. Just ordered a set on 11-29. Laura said about a 5 month lead time which sucks! Just in time for spring hopefully.
 
i used Espo stock springs and they sat too high in the rear. Had to make new front perches
to lower to stock ride height.
 
ESPO NEWS!!! I called up and talked to Laura and indeed they are getting out of some of the leaf spring business BUT they are still taking orders for A body 6 leaf springs right now. I ordered 2 sets to put away today. She says they can do 5 leaf springs with no problem. They are still selling all the hardware for the foreseeable future. As mentioned orders are 5 months out, but since I just wanted to put some away that's no problem for me. There are just two people in the business, ESPO, and they are getting older and not able to deal with the heavy leaf springs. If you want them act now.
 
I just talked to the person that posted that 3 hours ago, I'm trying to update the status so that those wanting these springs can (ahem) spring into action before it is too late.
 
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