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    Offline cowboy

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    XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « on: June 29, 2010 - 08:40:21 AM »
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    I'm just gonna cruise   :burnout:

    What am I going for  Extra heavy duty or Super stock rear springs..???
    « Last Edit: June 30, 2010 - 05:08:19 PM by cowboy »
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..???
    « Reply #1 on: June 29, 2010 - 12:39:41 PM »
    I wouldn't recommend S/S springs if you're not racing the car, they are very stiff and have a lot of 'bounce' over rough pavement.  :eek4:
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..???
    « Reply #2 on: June 29, 2010 - 12:49:38 PM »
    I lean the other way , the XHD springs seem to sag out in a few days where the SS springs seem to be made of better material as long as you get the right weight of spring
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..???
    « Reply #3 on: June 29, 2010 - 03:52:36 PM »
    S/S springs also have a ton of arch (maybe 5-7 inches), so you need to factor in if you want the car to sit that high.
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..???
    « Reply #4 on: June 29, 2010 - 04:10:19 PM »
    Quote from: ntstlgl1970 on June 29, 2010 - 03:52:36 PM
    S/S springs also have a ton of arch (maybe 5-7 inches), so you need to factor in if you want the car to sit that high.

     :iagree:  Too high IMO, you'll always be going down hill.
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..???
    « Reply #5 on: June 29, 2010 - 06:24:35 PM »
    Intresting post here's why.....

    NIKKI's got XHD's I really like the stance...  :ylsuper:

    My buddy got XHD's on his R/T SE and his car sat much lower than mine does.... and mine have been on for awhile... :dunno:

    Different steel?? Different assy plant?? Who knows  :clueless:
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..???
    « Reply #6 on: June 29, 2010 - 11:22:34 PM »
    I have S/S springs and 3" lowering blocks to get the stance back.  It can be a rough ride, but I'm sure the 18's contribute as well.
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..???
    « Reply #7 on: June 30, 2010 - 04:04:31 AM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 29, 2010 - 12:49:38 PM
    I lean the other way , the XHD springs seem to sag out in a few days where the SS springs seem to be made of better material as long as you get the right weight of spring

    What weight do you recommend?

    What about( if set correctly) the car setting crooked side to side?
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « Reply #8 on: June 30, 2010 - 05:10:32 PM »
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    At the same time I'm gonne get my B-body rear axel on, - can I get the 3/4" re-location front hanger for springs in stock length..???
    « Last Edit: July 02, 2010 - 01:05:11 PM by cowboy »
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « Reply #9 on: July 02, 2010 - 01:05:56 PM »
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « Reply #10 on: July 02, 2010 - 03:36:27 PM »
    cowboy I believe dr. diff makes a offset spring hanger for the ebody springs.
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « Reply #11 on: July 02, 2010 - 03:44:16 PM »
    Quote from: cowboy on June 30, 2010 - 05:10:32 PM
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    At the same time I'm gonne get my B-body rear axel on, - can I get the 3/4" re-location front hanger for springs in stock length..???

    The Mopar parts are lower cost compared to Dr Diff.  I've always thought you could redrill the Mopar hanger to accept the longer springs.
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « Reply #12 on: July 02, 2010 - 04:03:42 PM »
    Taking a 2nd look, I don't think the Mopar hanger will work with the factory springs.  The taper is too gradual and would interfer with the mount.

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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « Reply #13 on: July 02, 2010 - 05:56:23 PM »
    that is the set uo to use if you dont want to cut the car for the relocation kit.
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    Re: XHD or S/S springs..??? Re-located...???
    « Reply #14 on: July 02, 2010 - 06:10:49 PM »
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    To me, that set looks like the ones you use with S/S springs, who is 2" shorter...???
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