leaf springs

[automate33]

Hi guys,

rear of my challenger  is too hight.
Do you know how is possible to down rear?

I don't know if the leaf spring is correct..
How can i check?



 

[dfrazz]

When they were made with stock springs the rear was a little lower than the front.  I actually like the rear higher than stock, so to me it looks good.  One way to check what springs you have is to count the the leafs on each side.  You may have SS springs or the PO may have added a spring or re-arched them and added a few inches.  To lower the car you can either have a leaf removed, de-arch the springs, or install a spacer.

[automate33]

i want to down rear because at 80mph i have vibration in the rear transmission

[dfrazz]

i want to down rear because at 80mph i have vibration in the rear transmission

Just lowering the rear may or may not fix your problem.  Your driveshaft may need to be balanced, you need to adjust the angle, or it could be a loose trans cross member, or something else.

[cudabob496]

places will recurve your leak Springs.

My stock new ESPO springs are great, and just the right height

[msbaugh]

places will recurve your leak Springs.

My stock new ESPO springs are great, and just the right height

Do you have a picture of yours from the side?

[TelisSE440]

To me is the perfect height, but as Dfrazz says I like the rear raised, in the Challengers.

[dodj]

To me is the perfect height, but as Dfrazz says I like the rear raised, in the Challengers.

To me it looks like a raised truck rear. It needs to be lower, IMO. Will improve handling and stability. 
The rear was not lower than the front from the factory, it appeared that way because the rear tires were supposed to be tucked up inside the rear wheel wells a bit while the fronts were fully exposed. Made it appear that the rear was sagging.

[dfrazz]

The rear was not lower than the front from the factory, it appeared that way because the rear tires were supposed to be tucked up inside the rear wheel wells a bit while the fronts were fully exposed. Made it appear that the rear was sagging.

You may be right dodj, but to me it looks lower, just look at the front and rear bumpers below.  Maybe its the way the rear end droops off, unlike the higher rear on the Cuda.

[anlauto]

I think the height looks perfect

[Skunkworks Challenger]

To determine if front or rear is heigher measure the rockers front and rear.  My Challenger with new ESPO stock height springs measures 1/4 inch higher in the rear, from garage floor, and is perfect for my tastes.

[TelisSE440]

The only thing I see in my Challenger is the hippie line which is not parallel to the ground, it goes upward. The black Challenger has it perfectly parallel to the ground.

[CUDA JAS]

To determine if front or rear is heigher measure the rockers front and rear.  My Challenger with new ESPO stock height springs measures 1/4 inch higher in the rear, from garage floor, and is perfect for my tastes.

I agree, that should be enough....I have measure mine and the rear is slightly higher then the front...but I swear it still looks like the rear is lower than the front.

[jimynick]

Like many here, I like the way yours sits, but if you HAVE to have it lower, here's the best way to do it. Drive down to the beer store and buy/load 6 24's in the trunk, then go down to the nearest college and persuade 2 cuteys to help you drink the beer, load them in, then go to your best buddy's place and show him what's in the Challenger. By the time you get him and all your other gear in it, you'll be right where you want it to be. If it's still a wee bit off, just drink some of the beer and toss the empties to fine tune it. There, wasn't that easy- and fun, too?! 

[blown motor]

Suspension tuning 101 by Ian.