Shocks and Rearend

[FEATHERDUSTER76]

I purchased new shocks for My Duster. I'm having the problem of getting both ends attached at the same time . I have attached some Pictures . I have from the start thought the rear end sat a little far back but was told its because the leaf springs are flat. could putting the new leaf springs on help this . I thank Anyone and Everyone for Their help I'm sorta new at this This is My 1st Restore . I use to just drive but this car was The Cute puppy dog in the window

 

[Syleng1]

Yes and new shackles as well. That axle is sitting way off center for my likes.

 

[doug 371]

That's been moved back, it's not even close to stock

 

[FEATHERDUSTER76]

That's been moved back, it's not even close to stock

Thanks I just got new leaf springs for it and shackles.so between those items should help the rear end and compliment each other?

 

[doug 371]

Thanks I just got new leaf springs for it and shackles.so between those items should help the rear end and compliment each other?

Yes for sure. You may end up with a too long of driveshaft tho. We will have to wait to see till the new leafs are in.

 

[Bodyperson]

Thanks I just got new leaf springs for it and shackles.so between those items should help the rear end and compliment each other?

Is it shimmed? It's usually the other way around. Too far forward.

 

[doug 371]

Is it shimmed? It's usually the other way around. Too far forward.

That or maybe a longer front segment leaf from something else? Maybe the pin moved or spring seats drilled?

 

[FEATHERDUSTER76]

Is it shimmed? It's usually the other way around. Too far forward.

How would I tell this is a big learning curve for me I'm still kinda new at a lot of this

 

[FEATHERDUSTER76]

I wondered about drive line

 

[Bodyperson]

How would I tell this is a big learning curve for me I'm still kinda new at a lot of this

Now that I think about it, I dont think the factory front spring hanger bolts are long enough to shim it that far. Thats where it can be shimmed.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Measure from the center of the front spring eye to the center of the pin where the rear sets on the spring. Should be 20 inches. Your looks to be longer.

A body is 20"
F,M,J body is 24"
E body is 22"
B body 65-79 is 22"
B body 64-65 is 21"
B body 63-64 is 20"

 

[Oldmanmopar]

Also could have the wrong front hanger. I have seen that before.

 

[FEATHERDUSTER76]

Measure from the center of the front spring eye to the center of the pin where the rear sets on the spring. Should be 20 inches. Your looks to be longer.

A body is 20"
F,M,J body is 24"
E body is 22"
B body 65-79 is 22"
B body 64-65 is 21"
B body 63-64 is 20"

I did measure it and it is 22" so I measured the new springs and they are 20". Alright I have to wait for the space to get open and I'll let you know how it goes THANKS AGAIN BILLY