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Offline 74challenger03

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who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« on: December 10, 2015 - 08:15:29 PM »
looking for pics with +1 and +2 leafs. How is the ride with then stiff? Bought mp hd and I feel that they sit low. thanks
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Offline brads70

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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2015 - 09:28:44 PM »
I had them, they didn't ride stiff. Plus 1 1/2 I asked for if I remember right.  These are when I first installed them , after a month or so they did settle some.



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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2015 - 10:51:45 PM »
I have +1, it rides ok on good roads but it a little harsh on pot holes and speed bumps. 
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2015 - 04:36:57 AM »
I had them, they didn't ride stiff. Plus 1 1/2 I asked for if I remember right.  These are when I first installed them , after a month or so they did settle some.





Brad, i know you've said it before, but what tire size do you run?

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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2015 - 08:39:09 AM »
Brad, i know you've said it before, but what tire size do you run?

These rims are 235/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear. They have been sitting in my basement for a  year or so now.
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2015 - 08:52:05 AM »
My Challenger is sagging a lot and i'm thinking of what ESPO springs to buy, +1 or +1 1/2. The current springs are the stock 318, I want the tire rubber to be shown, like yours Brad...

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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2015 - 07:58:20 PM »
thanks guys,Brad is the pic of your car on the track now,meaning settling down?
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2015 - 08:13:18 PM »
thanks guys,Brad is the pic of your car on the track now,meaning settling down?


Hummm good question I think yes but I'm not 100% sure. I replaced the ESPO springs with composite leafs to lower the rear end ( and get rid of weight and step up the spring rate for handling purposes.)  I'm not sure if that picture was with the ESPO springs or the composites.

Here is a picture with the new rims/tires and composite springs.


edit: Thinking about it.... I think the picture on the race track is with the composite springs, the ESPO's didn't drop that much.
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2015 - 08:46:57 PM »
My Challenger is sagging a lot .
That isn't sagged much at all. Pretty close to stock height.
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2015 - 03:32:08 AM »
That isn't sagged much at all. Pretty close to stock height.

Yes, you're right Dodj, but to tell the truth, i don't like the stock Challenger back sagging. I have raised the front a little bit and my Challenger is like taking off at the dragstrip!
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2015 - 06:55:58 AM »
ESPO 1+
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2015 - 08:26:08 AM »
ESPO 1+



I like that Chargermd, are they installed for a long time? Have they settled down?

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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2015 - 11:22:26 AM »
Keep in mind that 69Chargemd has a really tall tire in there at 30" (295/65x15) so that creates a significantly different look with the sidewall to fender lip appearance in addition to a lot of rake.

The typical 235/60 front and 275/60 rear tire combo will create a +1 rake to a car with no suspension mods at all.
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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2015 - 12:51:54 PM »
That's what i'm thinking HP2, i'm curious about the settling down. I have 255/60/ in the back but i want for the rubber to be all shown but not more than 1'' from the fender lip.

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Re: who has espo leafs +1 and +2
« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2015 - 01:22:26 PM »
Dang Tellus: I'd happily trade my springs if you were closer. That's just the height I like, mine are too high for my tastes.

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