XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???

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Offline Katfish

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Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
« Reply #15 on: July 02, 2010 - 08:02:58 PM »
Yes, the Mopar hangers are for the SS springs.




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Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2010 - 09:25:08 AM »
 You could always build your own using the original or have a good welding shop do it for you. And then just order the rear shackles.
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Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2010 - 11:59:54 AM »
The mopar offset kit is designed to work with SS or oval track springs only, not the stock or XHD springs. I believe Dr Diff has an offset kit that allows you to keep the stock or XHD springs  in the relocated position.

SS springs do have a lot of arch, but with the multi position hanger and a smaller lowering block, you can put the ride height exactly where you want it. They are a big firm, but if you have lots of power, they will plant it very well. You can always remove leafs from the pack to lighten it up if the ride is really offensive.

XHD will fit in all the stock locations and do a decent job of controlling moderate power. They ride very well.

A third option , if retaining stock mounting locations is important to you, is to use the original main leaf, but add the SS pack leafs underneath it. This allows you to keep stock parts with the SS control.

If you want to do the B body conversion at the same time, I'd recommend the SS springs. Once you get the springs, you'll notice they are massive compared to the stockers. Like I mentioned above, you can remove 2-3 leafs from teh pack to lighten them up some.

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Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2010 - 03:56:14 PM »
I used Dr Diff's 1'' offset kit with XHD springs from ESPO (with 1" overarch), plus caltracs.  I believe the Mopar kit offset is only 3/4". 
The Dr. Diff kit allows you to bolt in a b-body diff, if desired.  I used an e-body dana and relocated the spring perches.


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Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
« Reply #19 on: July 03, 2010 - 07:43:30 PM »
Same here, but no Caltracs


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Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
« Reply #20 on: July 03, 2010 - 10:12:25 PM »
i am using the off set hangers with caltracs and mono leafs. there are a lot of people using the off set hangers with many types of springs.
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