Looking to rebuild my leaf springs and was wondering if there are some opinions out there about what kit is the best to use. There are several of the MOPAR parts sites with offerings and prices seem to have quite the range. The kits don't seem to include the center bolt either, what is a source for that?
Leaf Spring Rebuild
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gran coupe john
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If you are rebuilding originals the front, and rear rubbers are at summit. Make sure you tell them they are original, or you will get a smaller sized rubber. Just a heads up. Spent 2 weeks getting the right ones.
heminut
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You should be able to get the center bolts at a parts store. We always had them in stock at the Car Quest I used to work at. If they don't have them in stock they can order them for you. They will be oversized in length and once the springs are bolted together you cut off the excess threaded portion.
JMB711
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You might try going back to what is possible the original source. Detroit Eaton spring. Tackling the rear leafs on my 73 Z-28 in the spring and got all the parts I needed from them.
I did a rebuild in my Challenger springs and Year One had everything except the centre bolt, go to RT Specialities for two of those.
TeeScott
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I bought(~18 months ago) a factory replacement set from General Spring out of Kansas City and put them on my 73 rally car. They came with new rubber bushings already installed in the front ends and went on easy-peasy. Also bought replacement rear shackles w bushings and all new associated hardware at the same time. (I Believe you could select between rubber or polyurethane bushings.) Lead time when I ordered was something like 2-3 weeks. I just checked their web site and the 5-leaf replacement spring sets for 70-74 cuda/challengers are $179.99 each. Good Luck
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