Posted: Sun Nov 12, 06 4:22 pm
don't mess with any multi leaf spring, not even SS ones, go mono
They need a tweak or 2 but it just shows what you can get if you're patient and cheap
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 06 7:55 pm
I needed some for my Truk. I measured 'em up and scoured Ebay for a few weeks, looking at springs for Transits,etc. Finally turned up a set of 4 for a Ford F250 for £26
They need a tweak or 2 but it just shows what you can get if you're patient and cheap
They need a tweak or 2 but it just shows what you can get if you're patient and cheap
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 12:47 am
Ask wildman about mono springs.He was raving about them last time we spoke..
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 8:49 am
I sell Monoleafs, they are £237 per pair all done here, only thing to add is post from me.
One thing to remember, springs are heavy so shipping (inc in mono price above) is a major addition to cost so if you're going to ship springs at least ship a pair that will work.
New SS springs are a waste of time, materials and quality control are poor to say the least, old SS springs are better but there is still only 1 thin leaf connecting the rear end to the car.
It's been said on here at least once that I say monos are good because I sell them, not so, if you want stock springs I can get those too, going to be around the same cost as monos because of the shipping anyway.
As Rich says Wildman fitted a pair on his charger, before, it was like riding a jelly on the rear, the monos put it right
Hope this helps
One thing to remember, springs are heavy so shipping (inc in mono price above) is a major addition to cost so if you're going to ship springs at least ship a pair that will work.
New SS springs are a waste of time, materials and quality control are poor to say the least, old SS springs are better but there is still only 1 thin leaf connecting the rear end to the car.
It's been said on here at least once that I say monos are good because I sell them, not so, if you want stock springs I can get those too, going to be around the same cost as monos because of the shipping anyway.
As Rich says Wildman fitted a pair on his charger, before, it was like riding a jelly on the rear, the monos put it right
Hope this helps
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 12:49 pm
Here's a picture
You will see that the spring is 2 halves, looks very strange but works
if Caltracs were not being fitted also then the front bush would be rubber and not ally like in the picture.
The front piece (ally bush end) is quite a bit thicker than the rear section, hardly any suspension is done on the front of the spring, this is just to connect the rear end to the car really.
The rear section is where most of the suspension takes place.
They can be done in stock height, -1" or +1"
You will see that the spring is 2 halves, looks very strange but works
if Caltracs were not being fitted also then the front bush would be rubber and not ally like in the picture.
The front piece (ally bush end) is quite a bit thicker than the rear section, hardly any suspension is done on the front of the spring, this is just to connect the rear end to the car really.
The rear section is where most of the suspension takes place.
They can be done in stock height, -1" or +1"
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 1:05 pm
Sorry for being a bit dim here neil, but do you recommend those over stock RT springs?
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 1:18 pm
Clive
If the car is being built as a 100 pointer then use the stock stuff for originality
One thing to remember is that most stock OEM springs as fitted when the car was new are now well past the sell by date and are probably as soft as a bucket of squashed frogs.
New stock springs are substandard at best, there isn't one single company left in the states that manufacture stock springs, all done elsewhere now.
Monos are lighter and work better, horses for courses as they say, I can do either but if originality isn't a burning issue then fit the best.... same price anyway
If the car is being built as a 100 pointer then use the stock stuff for originality
One thing to remember is that most stock OEM springs as fitted when the car was new are now well past the sell by date and are probably as soft as a bucket of squashed frogs.
New stock springs are substandard at best, there isn't one single company left in the states that manufacture stock springs, all done elsewhere now.
Monos are lighter and work better, horses for courses as they say, I can do either but if originality isn't a burning issue then fit the best.... same price anyway
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 1:25 pm
Chally - springs - Do you do those ? My cars sagging on one side so badly the axle is pointing sideways and pulling the car to one side 
What about spring mounting hardware ? I take it U-clamps and bolts will be different sizes as well 
What about spring mounting hardware ? I take it U-clamps and bolts will be different sizes as well Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 1:28 pm
Your U-bolts fit the axle. Not the spring. All Mopars use a 3-inch axle with bolts to suit.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 2:39 pm
As Dave says
Monos are stock width
they are not as deep though so bear that in mind, if new u bolts are needed they run around £30 complete with nuts
Monos are stock width
they are not as deep though so bear that in mind, if new u bolts are needed they run around £30 complete with nuts
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 06 8:43 pm
Yes, and that's what I'm mainly doing this week....