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Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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New rear springs for my Challenger
« on: August 23, 2015 - 04:18:06 PM »
When I restored my Challenger RT four years ago I had the rear springs re-arched.  I soon found out I wasted my money as the springs soon settled back to their previous level.  I always thought the rear was about one inch too low but had read on this site about some of the new springs not being too great.  Finally, after reading new posts and opinions I ordered a set of ESPO stock height springs with 5 1/2 leaves and 1 1/2" front bushings. They arrived last week and I installed them the same day, taking only two hours time.  The new springs raised the rear bumper one inch and I like the looks much better. 
The ESPO price was very reasonable at $220/pair but shipping was 1.00 per pound or $86.00 to my door.  Nevertheless, I'm now happy with the ride height.
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Offline dfrazz

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Re: New rear springs for my Challenger
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2015 - 05:00:16 PM »
ESPO springs are the best ones money can by, and they have great customer service.   :2thumbs:

Offline brads70

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Re: New rear springs for my Challenger
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2015 - 05:08:06 PM »
ESPO is great I had them on my car too. FYI they will settle some in the next month.....
Brad
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Re: New rear springs for my Challenger
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2015 - 09:30:14 PM »

ESPO is great I had them on my car too. FYI they will settle some in the next month.....
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Yea, I expect a little settling.  Laura at ESPO said only about 1/4 inch.  I checked today and nothing yet.  Those ESPO springs turned out to be a great bargin.  My 55 Plymouth has been setting too low so I took the 2nd longest leaves from the springs I removed from the Challenger and spliced them into the Plymouth springs.  Worked like a charm and raised my Plymouth 1 1/2 inches  which is perfect.  So I fixed two cars for the price of one.
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Re: New rear springs for my Challenger
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2015 - 10:44:01 PM »
Nice!  :2thumbs:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0