Pics of Duster/Demon with +2” rear springs.

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Arch is gone on my 40+ yo SS springs. I run 28” tall drag radials so I’m thinking +2” springs would be best. But let’s see some pics with tire size.. thanks

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Super stock springs on 71 demon with big block engine.....and 205/70/14..fixing to install 28" tall MT 275's on small bolt cragars...15×8's

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/6 bars and springs....works great for street racing...no eng in this pic

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I don't have 28" drag radials but I do have +1" springs and the car sits quite a bit higher than I was expecting.
 
I think it looks Good. Are you having a problem with hooking up?
 
Hey Mike,

Got MT SS ET's (28.8") 275/60 R15's on SBP 15's. My springs came with the car but appear to be old SS'ers standard location. With your offset spring setup, guessing you can get a lot more tire in there if you want/need to.

Be well,
Pat

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I'm not sure what springs @jimjimjimmy is running, (SS 002/003's maybe). But I do know he has the offset shackles and is running 325-50-15 Nitto 555's on his 70 Duster if that is any help to you.

Jack
 
Hey Mike,

Got MT SS ET's (28.8") 275/60 R15's on SBP 15's. My springs came with the car but appear to be old SS'ers standard location. With your offset spring setup, guessing you can get a lot more tire in there if you want/need to.

Be well,
Pat

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I'm not sure what springs @jimjimjimmy is running, (SS 002/003's maybe). But I do know he has the offset shackles and is running 325-50-15 Nitto 555's on his 70 Duster if that is any help to you.

Jack
Hi Pat, the offset is about 3/4” I run nitto DR 275/60/15 that are about 28” tall, but actually it almost looks like they slightly rub the spring, these nitros have a bulbous side wall, I have the repop 15x8 rally rims which has I think 4.5” backspace. I’d like to check out your car. Let’s try connect soon ..
 
Did you move the rear axle back at all or open up the wheel opening? I can't fit a 29" tire on my Duster unless I do....
Cut 3/4 " off the front and moved the hangers back 1/2 ". Went to 28x14.5 and there was more clearance . The chrome stone guards on the rear were there because the tire would rub on hard dips with the 29's and they protected the paint . They didn't rub at all with the 28's. Here it is with 28x14.5's there was a lot more room.

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Cut 3/4 " off the front and moved the hangers back 1/2 ". Went to 28x14.5 and there was more clearance . The chrome stone guards on the rear were there because the tire would rub on hard dips with the 29's and they protected the paint . They didn't rub at all with the 28's. Here it is with 28x14.5's there was a lot more room.

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Yeah, I can fit 28's as well but really want to run 29's.... lol
 
Hi Pat, the offset is about 3/4” I run nitto DR 275/60/15 that are about 28” tall, but actually it almost looks like they slightly rub the spring, these nitros have a bulbous side wall, I have the repop 15x8 rally rims which has I think 4.5” backspace. I’d like to check out your car. Let’s try connect soon ..
We can do that. I want to say my Centerlines are 15x8" w 4.25" back space. Car's on the lift now but we can drop it on the ground so you can take a peek no problem.

Pat
 
I don't have 28" drag radials but I do have +1" springs and the car sits quite a bit higher than I was expecting.
I'm getting ready to buy some ESPO +1 springs for my Duster. Can I see what your's looks like? Thanks!
 
I'm getting ready to buy some ESPO +1 springs for my Duster. Can I see what your's looks like? Thanks!

I'm out of town for work but I can get you one by the end of the week if you aren't planning on buying them in the next couple days.
 
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