65 Belvedere II Leaf Springs

[DODGER]

Hi guys,

i need some advice
I´m going to replace my old Leaf Springs with new ones.
Tire Size in the back should be a 275/60/15 on 8" Steel.
Should i go 1" or 2" overstock?
Does anybody have pictures were i can see how it looks with 1" overstock and 275 on the rear?
Thanks

Peter

 

[ilm65]

Peter, This is the look with super stock springs (from Mancini Racing) with 275-60-15's on 7" Cop Car wheels widened (by Weldcraft) to 8" with the stock backspacing...the extra inch is on the outside to produce a deeper "dished" effect.

 

[Cranky]

Man, that is a nice looking ride!

 

[DODGER]

Peter, This is the look with super stock springs (from Mancini Racing) with 275-60-15's on 7" Cop Car wheels widened (by Weldcraft) to 8" with the stock backspacing...the extra inch is on the outside to produce a deeper "dished" effect.

Thanks, but what i meant was 1" overstock on the leaf springs.
Are other Spring Hangers required for the SS Springs?

Thanks
Peter

 

[Histoy]

Peter, when you say 1" overstock, do you mean getting the springs with 1" of additional arch in them compared to stock springs?

 

[DODGER]

Peter, when you say 1" overstock, do you mean getting the springs with 1" of additional arch in them compared to stock springs?

exactly

Thanks
Peter

 

[Histoy]

I ordered new heavy duty springs for my '64 Belvedere, not SS springs. They had 6 leaves on each side (I think station wagons may have used 6 leaves) plus I had them built with 2" of additional arch. This put the rear end up as high as the air shocks that I had been running in the fully extended position. If you like the rear end jacked up high, this is one way to do it. I got mine from St. Louis Spring Co., but I'm sure that any supplier that manufactures new springs could do it that way.

 

[DODGER]

I ordered new heavy duty springs for my '64 Belvedere, not SS springs. They had 6 leaves on each side (I think station wagons may have used 6 leaves) plus I had them built with 2" of additional arch. This put the rear end up as high as the air shocks that I had been running in the fully extended position. If you like the rear end jacked up high, this is one way to do it. I got mine from St. Louis Spring Co., but I'm sure that any supplier that manufactures new springs could do it that way.

I think 2" are to high. I guess i take the 1" over with 6 leaves.

Thanks again
Peter

 

[Histoy]

You're probably right to go with the 1" extra arch. The measurement from the ground to the wheelwell through the center of the hub was 26.5" on my Belvedere.

 

[lewtot184]

thats a really nice '65. i really like the early b's.

 

[Dodge 330]

ilm65, what brand of tires are those on the back?

 

[Don Higginbottom]

Super Stock Springs on 1964 Dodge

This is the ride height of my Dodge with the 3800 lb super stock springs, They have settled over the past two years

 

[Don Higginbottom]

1964 Dodge Super Stock Springs

Ride Position

 

[DODGER]

Thanks Don for the Pictures, awesome car!
I ordered my new leaf Springs today with 1" extra arch and 6 leaves.
We`ll see

Peter