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Jedi Knight
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A while back I picked up some 340lb springs from spridetmania and got bored tonight. So I installed them, and what an amazing difference! The car feels so much tighter, 80% less body roll, and loves the corners where as before it didn't really care for them. And the reveal between the tire and body is consistent, rather than having a big gap up top and small on the sides.
Anyhow, I can't wait to drive it tomorrow and rail it. I can only imagine how it will feel with a sway bar on the front and new bushings.
Now to figure out how to install the aftermarket leaf springs.....
 
Great news on the handling!
Just beware that the "normal" HD aftermarket leaf springs have too much bow. By BE came with a pair and I thought I was so, so smart, taking out the "old" ones, almost threw them away, and putting in the new, new, new ones. Well look at the picture below!
I think I ended up taking them out three times, trying to follow the web directions about putting three of the inter-woven leaves on the top of the stack. I got so tired of that job, I put the old ones in. Now it is great!
Just beware
Scott in CA

BTW: first day about a year ago with the bonnet on. Next day drove 160 miles RT to the Woodland, CA show! Took 2nd place in BEs.
 

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The springs I got are supposedly a bit softer and will lower the car 1". did you run into any issues with the install?
 
Scott, I bet if you had taken off the blue gloves you would have taken 1st place! :savewave:
 
I did not notice the gloves....didn't want to get the interior dirty!
Rear springs are not a piece of cake to install. Don't let the rear axle hang on the limit straps, as the new ones are not as strong. The biggest trick is to get the top plate of the spring stack lined up. One needs to install the spring stack into the receiver first, then put in the top plate with the two threaded holes. Leave all the bolts loose until you get all the bolts started. Put the chassis on jack stands, and use a jack under the axle to help line things up. Connect the shock link last....plus other things I have blocked out.
Good luck
Where did you find your new rear springs?
Scott in CA
 
Some fellow named Gary who makes his own and sold them on ebay. He has made a number of sets, trying them out in his race car. Supposedly they are a touch softer and drop the car about an inch. I figure for the price, give it a try.
 
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