66 satellite spring options SS vs. EHD

[BOSSHEMI]

Is there some fact to that or is this just an opinion? If it is a fact I would be real interested in that argument. Anyone else want to chime in on this?

check your PM

 

[rumblefish360]

I did the same move on my springs for my Magnum. I also figured that the springs were worn out, and they were a bad raide. Very soft. So I used new ones from ESPO.com (Springs and things) at the OE ride height. HATED IT!!!!!!!

It's been at least 5 years since I put on the longer shackles and I have top report no issues with it. The ride is still good.

Though, I would agree, the correct bend in the spring for the ride height sought would be best. I just don't have the cash flow to be swapping parts out like socks. Re-selling the springs is not easy ethier since there the late B body ISO springs. Not exactly a popular item.

 

[64BEL]

The old Direct Connection racing manual specifically says don't use extended shackles. I put SS springs on my '64 Belvedere and I'm happy with the extra height they gave me. I had to modify the extended front spring mounting brackets to get the correct length, but it's worked out well. It does ride rougher on the street now, but I don't care.

 

[2quick]

Just spoke with a guy on here and he said his car runs the front hanger upside down!!! But honostly the shackles work fine, total length is 5.5 center to center with a 1/4" steel plate welded to stop side to side deflection. I'm a machinist so i made them myself and turned some steel rod into custom shoulder bolts so i could tighten the crap out of them without compressing the bushing to much.

 

[Azure]

Fact is, all you're doing is pushing the springs flat.

I don't see how this can be correct. As long as you are not adding any weight to the car how are you pushing the spring flat?

Fact is, you are raising the car up off the spring; nothing more.

 

[69 Runner]

You're changing the geometry of the spring

Give it time.

 

[Cranky]

Try and think of it this way. Lift up on your bumper with your hands and stand on the springs with your feet. The more you try to lift the rear, the more pressure you're going to force on the springs. Sitting static isn't a problem but when you go bouncing down the road, you're going to work em out pretty good, even with only an inch and half longer. I'd rather see ya stay with the air shocks than stick on longer shackles. I've used air shocks for years and just add a separate line kit to make them handle like normal shocks. Over the years, I've seen numerous cars from flattened out springs to actual bent ones because of longer shackles. If you don't understand suspension geometry, then you won't think there's anything wrong with using them.....study up on it....the engineers didn't pick a shackle length out of their ***. Short shackles always work best.

 

[69 Runner]

Gents, this may be a case of "you can lead them to water but can't make them drink".

I have almost 40 years experience with Mopars, and others here trying to help are probably in the same position. You should listen to us. But if you don't want (what amounts to) hundreds of years experience, then don't ask for advice.

 

[q-ship]

There are few manufacturers that offer adjustable FRONT spring hangers. Longer rear hangers just produce decreased handling, and increased sway.

The multi adjustable fronts are fairly cheap, so doing it any other way is not really a logical way to go.