Front leaf springs available for the W100?
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
Looks like the bushing shell is still in the truck. It is a two-piece shell, like the two-piece rubbers and two-piece inner sleeves. I'm having a hell of a time getting them out...
Tom
1969 W100 383/435
1969 W100 383/435
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
Urethane bushings for a Lifestyle era, rears, work on all 4 corners of a Sweptline. As do those for a big body muscle car like a real Charger. At least according to WideBlock and several other members who have replaced their suspension bushings. Reuse the outer shells.
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
Well,
Finally got my spring situation all sorted out. Kudos to Bill at Alcan Spring for working with me on this--in good faith--and not abandoning me. Took one return UPS trip with the first set of springs, and one set of replacement fronts, with new top springs for the rears. I also ended up installing adjustable Rancho Shocks, which I am still dialing in. Anyway, I think we got the stance right:
Finally got my spring situation all sorted out. Kudos to Bill at Alcan Spring for working with me on this--in good faith--and not abandoning me. Took one return UPS trip with the first set of springs, and one set of replacement fronts, with new top springs for the rears. I also ended up installing adjustable Rancho Shocks, which I am still dialing in. Anyway, I think we got the stance right:
Tom
1969 W100 383/435
1969 W100 383/435
Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
It looks perfect.
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
Killer truck !! wow I love it
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
I just went to a local spring shop to get a quote to have the spring bushings replaced and they thought I should get new leafs also. Said they look a little pitted on the outside, so they probably worse on the hidden spots. Quoted me $1960 to have all 4 replaced and installed. About $700 of that is for labor and u-bolts. I'll pass for now. Once I decide to address it I'll have to figure it out myself.
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
I don't think I would replace leaf springs based on "look a little pitted," either. Is there anything else going on, beside bushings? Sagging?sledgehammer wrote:I just went to a local spring shop to get a quote to have the spring bushings replaced and they thought I should get new leafs also. Said they look a little pitted on the outside, so they probably worse on the hidden spots. Quoted me $1960 to have all 4 replaced and installed. About $700 of that is for labor and u-bolts. I'll pass for now. Once I decide to address it I'll have to figure it out myself.
Tom
1969 W100 383/435
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
On my truck I was just gonna have the leaf spring bushings replaced. My springs seem decent with the driver side only a 1/4" lower than the passenger side on the front. I've got bigger issues to tackle as I can see the frame is bent. Need to see if I can get that fixed first.
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Re: Front leaf springs available for the W100?
1/4" is not much, IMO. You could try swapping springs side to side, just to rule out that out, or to see if that is enough (I did).sledgehammer wrote:On my truck I was just gonna have the leaf spring bushings replaced. My springs seem decent with the driver side only a 1/4" lower than the passenger side on the front. I've got bigger issues to tackle as I can see the frame is bent. Need to see if I can get that fixed first.
That said, my spring ordeal started out for the same reason. But, I don't think my frame is bent; I think it's just because the cross members are riveted together, and after awhile, engine torque (383 in my case), towing a trailer, age, etc, has allowed some movement. I have a shop owner (very high-end, AC Cobras, Pebble Beach, plus...) that agrees. Gotten to the point that I'll let him tweak it back someday--but I've stopped worrying about it for now.
There is a lot of experience on this board. Perhaps someone else will chime in?
Tom
1969 W100 383/435
1969 W100 383/435