Re: [Chrysler300] Springs

[G Barker <gbarker@xxxx>]

Hi Owen, I just had the springs re-arched on my 63 Dodge. The company that did the work had be measure from the top of the axle to the frame, Then jack the body up from the rear until the car was at the height I liked and re-measure it. It came out to 3 3/4". Then when I removed the springs they put a straight edge across the spring ends from end to end. measured and then
re-arched 4". They came out perfect. I read up on how Chrysler wants there springs. They want them almost flat with a average load. They say if you get your arch to high it raises the center of gravity to high and the body will lean to much. They recommend a stiffer spring than to high of arch...Gary Barker

Owen & Jo Grigg wrote:

> Hi all
> Can anyone tell me if there is any specs or measurements you can check on rear springs when off the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle will sit at the correct height? My '57 workshop manual only mentions checking for a difference between each spring to prevent sitting uneven. I have noticed that many of the cars I have seen with retensioned springs seem to sit too high.
> Thanks for any help
> Owen
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