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Add-a-leaf Recommendation
I have a nice 69 383 4spd satellite.
I'd like to raise the rear a tad and stiffen it up too: I don't like the way it sags when I have two adults in the back. I want to do this in the most economical way. What do you think of using leaf Helper Springs as an economical option over installing stiffer leaf springs? Regards, Bill |
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It would be better to get the proper leaf springs for the car than to add a helper. I've added them on trucks and did not see any gain in height on some of them. Depends on what you use too.
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Agreed. It sounds as maybe the springs are worn out. The add-a-leaf deal will not help the situation, nor will air shocks or any other bandaid method. Get the MP XHD springs or contact ESPO springs & things. ESPO also offers springs with different archs to get the ride height you want.
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I'm all for new springs too, but if the cost doesn't allow them there are one type of add a leafs that do work for raising height and stiffening the rear suspension. They go between the shock bracket & leaf spring, with clamps supplied for setting height which is done by raising car to 1 inch or so above desired h then tightening clamps around add's & leaf springs.
When money was tight these $44 add a leafs worked sweet. |
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billblack, The best, easiest, and SAFEST way is new rear springs.
Summit Racing has the following; Left spring # DCC-4452983 Right spring# DCC-4452982. These cost $102.88 each. There is an additional shipping charge, shouldn't be that bad though. Hope this helps. |
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