Re: [FWDLK] Another spring question

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nick,

 

4 leafs are wimpy. All Dodges used 5 leafs, except the D500 which used the stiff 6 leafs. I would go with 5.

 

J. C. Whitney has a coil spring that clamps onto the axel tube under the frame. It sits a little lower than contact during normal ride height, but if the rear settles down with a load, it then comes into play.

 

Dave Homstad

56 Dodge D500

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Nick Sperduto
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 9:55 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Another spring question

 

Getting ready to order new springs for my 56 Savoy. Then Espo gives me the choice of 4, 5 or 6 leaf springs.

I believe my stock ones are 4 leaf. But they are so worn out, I can't really judge if I should get 4 leaf or 5 leaf.

I'm leary about getting them too stiff and having the car ride hard.

 

My initial idea was to get 4 leaf and add a helper that would kick in when I loaded the trunk down with tools, beer, etc.

 

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Nick
Lebanon Township, NJ

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