I can't remember if I asked already but is there a difference between the leaf springs. I know the lenght is the same but what about the rate and leaf count?
slant 6 & V8 Dusters
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turbomopar
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There all the same just the mounti.g flanges and u bolts are different
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All A-body leaf spring assemblies are the same length and width. Typically the standard leaf for the A-body had 4½ leafs while the heavy duty units had 5½. I researched the 72 model year and turned up 6 different part number listings. The 4-doors used a different part number than the 2-door cars, which I found interesting. Rates are going to vary from year to year depending on what market segment was being targeted.
The mounting to the uni-body is going to be the same for all springs. The 7¼ axle had smaller axle tubes so U-bolts and shock mount are going to be drilled for a 2.75" axle tube. The 8.25 and 8.75 axles both had 3" tubes, so U-bolts and shock mounts will interchange.
The mounting to the uni-body is going to be the same for all springs. The 7¼ axle had smaller axle tubes so U-bolts and shock mount are going to be drilled for a 2.75" axle tube. The 8.25 and 8.75 axles both had 3" tubes, so U-bolts and shock mounts will interchange.
blue missile
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MT,
if you need the 3" U bolts and lower shock plates as well as the spring perches I have all of that stuff left over.
Andrew
if you need the 3" U bolts and lower shock plates as well as the spring perches I have all of that stuff left over.
Andrew
I'm good for now Andrew, but if I score this 71 Scamp I'm going to look at tomorrow I'll need them.
Cool! where can I peruse this info?
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