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    Offline 71340RT

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    Best rear springs for 71 Challenger RT
    « on: December 04, 2005 - 10:40:07 PM »
    I need to change out the sagging springs on my 71 Challenger RT and would like to get some that set a little higher than stock maybe 2 inches but still give a fair ride. If anyone has had any luck with a given amount of leafs and the company that made them please let me know. Mine looks ok till I load the car down then it starts to set pretty low. It still has the original springs so I don't think I want to re-arch 33 year old springs.
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    Re: Best rear springs for 71 Challenger RT
    « Reply #1 on: December 04, 2005 - 11:08:52 PM »
    Eaton Spring in Detroit is probably the best quality using the stock 6/7 leaf suspension
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    Re: Best rear springs for 71 Challenger RT
    « Reply #2 on: December 05, 2005 - 03:28:40 AM »
    I just put on a set from Espo. http://springsnthings.com/  I bought a 2 inch above stock height too. I love them. Much better than saggy springs with air-shocks.  :grinyes: Be sure to tell them what engine you have, as 440's and Hemi's have an extra leaf in the spring.

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    Re: Best rear springs for 71 Challenger RT
    « Reply #3 on: December 05, 2005 - 03:41:13 PM »
    Quote from: MEKrunner on December 05, 2005 - 03:28:40 AM
    I just put on a set from Espo. http://springsnthings.com/  I bought a 2 inch above stock height too. I love them. Much better than saggy springs with air-shocks.  :grinyes: Be sure to tell them what engine you have, as 440's and Hemi's have an extra leaf in the spring.

       Mike


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    Re: Best rear springs for 71 Challenger RT
    « Reply #4 on: December 08, 2005 - 11:59:51 PM »
    Thanks for the replies everyone. I have went ahead and ordered new springs from Espo (springs n things) I got 1 inch overstock as I don't know how much my springs have sagged and I don't want it to sit up to high. I can't wait to get them on and I can't wait for spring so I can drive my Challenger and Cuda.
    Jeff
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    71 Dodge Challenger RT 340 automatic
    1973 Dodge Challenger 360 automatic EFI
    2002 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide
    2003 Dodge Stratus RT coupe
    2009 Challenger RT Classic B5 Blue
    2014 Ram Express 5.7 Hemi 4X4
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