Chrysler Composite Monoleaf - Big weight savings

[cudabob496]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyperco-10230-Single-Leaf-Chrysler-Style-Composite-Leaf-Spring-175-Hypercoil-/131582869672?hash=item1ea2f340a8:g:bXEAAOSwv-NWZgRg&vxp=mtr

[wantone]

I'll trust you after you report how awesome they are!

[brads70]

I'm running them, very happy with them but be advised you WILL need good shocks ,something adjustable as they react much quicker than steel springs. I used double adjustable QA1 shocks.  I found 175 to lite might be ok for a SB  though? ( I'm using a BB) , I replaced them with 225 lb rate ( expensive mistake!) You will also require different spring hangers as the springs are not standard e-body length.

[cudabob496]

I'm running them, very happy with them but be advised you WILL need good shocks ,something adjustable as they react much quicker than steel springs. I used double adjustable QA1 shocks.  I found 175 to lite might be ok for a SB  though? ( I'm using a BB) , I replaced them with 225 lb rate ( expensive mistake!) You will also require different spring hangers as the springs are not standard e-body length.

thanks. QA1 has an 18 way adjustable shock. Will that work?

[cudabob496]

I'm running them, very happy with them but be advised you WILL need good shocks ,something adjustable as they react much quicker than steel springs. I used double adjustable QA1 shocks.  I found 175 to lite might be ok for a SB  though? ( I'm using a BB) , I replaced them with 225 lb rate ( expensive mistake!) You will also require different spring hangers as the springs are not standard e-body length.

so, if I ran the 175's, would i just be bouncing down the road? what does it mean to to be too light?

[cudabob496]

do you still have the 175s ?

[cudabob496]

I'll trust you after you report how awesome they are!

don't trust me. do your research and trust yourself.

[brads70]

thanks. QA1 has an 18 way adjustable shock. Will that work?

Yep.

so, if I ran the 175's, would i just be bouncing down the road? what does it mean to to be too light?

It depends on what torsion bars your using. I'm using 1.120 and have 1.180" yet to install . Corner weights will also effect your choices here. BB or SB?

do you still have the 175s ?

No I sold them.

[cudabob496]

Yep. It depends on what torsion bars your using. I'm using 1.120 and have 1.180" yet to install . Corner weights will also effect your choices here. BB or SB?
No I sold them.

Looks like my torsion bars are about .95 inches. Probably what came with a 72 Cuda.
Is that a problem??

[cudabob496]

Yep. It depends on what torsion bars your using. I'm using 1.120 and have 1.180" yet to install . Corner weights will also effect your choices here. BB or SB?
No I sold them.

Don't understand the subject of "corner weights"

[brads70]

Don't understand the subject of "corner weights"

It's a balance thing, heavier springs are needed for heavier cars, front and rear weights also need to be balanced. Eg. 225 rear leaf springs wouldn't be favourable with /6 diameter torsion bars. ( Well unless the motor was mounted towards the rear enough  )  Driver preference is also a factor, me if having to choose  I prefer the rear end to be slightly loose over the front end pushing. Every E-Body pushes bad in stock form.  Shocks also play a big part. Handling is not just one thing it's the combination of parts chosen .   

[wantone]

don't trust me. do your research and trust yourself.

You're answer is my research hahaha.  You've got a cuda like I do.  I've only get the money to do it right the first time LOL

[cudabob496]

I see, I'm a guinea pig! A lab rat!  lol

[cudabob496]

It's a balance thing, heavier springs are needed for heavier cars, front and rear weights also need to be balanced. Eg. 225 rear leaf springs wouldn't be favourable with /6 diameter torsion bars. ( Well unless the motor was mounted towards the rear enough  )  Driver preference is also a factor, me if having to choose  I prefer the rear end to be slightly loose over the front end pushing. Every E-Body pushes bad in stock form.  Shocks also play a big part. Handling is not just one thing it's the combination of parts chosen .   

OK, thanks, if I just drive in a straight line most the time, and floor it from the line, would you
still recommend the 225s over the 175s.  I found out Mopar heavy duty leafs are 160 lb/in.

[brads70]

OK, thanks, if I just drive in a straight line most the time, and floor it from the line, would you
still recommend the 225s over the 175s.  I found out Mopar heavy duty leafs are 160 lb/in.

I'd say for what you want 175 or less ?  I'd question whether the weight savings is worth it in your case for the expense? Also your car will sit low, not up higher like a drag car usually does?   I've had 4 different sets of leaf springs on my car in 5 years "experimenting" that gets expensive....