Leaf Springs

I am looking to buy some new leaf springs for my 72 four door. Has anyone bought any from CJ pony Parts by chance? I bought front end components from them and they were great. There are a lot of options for the leaf springs though. Was wanting to go with a one inch lowering in the rear. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Just cruising my car and not hauling a lot of cargo. Also only a 250ci for the moment.

 

If you go onto FB and look up maverick comet restoration. Joe on there is in contact with a company that will make factory replacement springs for you or you can have them special ordered to your specification.

 

This link may help once you find some you want to purchase

http://1bad6t.com/dixiemaverick/tech/DMleafsprings.html

 

Google Espo Springs N Things. Great products, great pricing, and fast service.

 

wonder why the 73... standard is 609 lbs and the HD is 595?

 

How many leaves came stock on a ‘73 250ci? I was under my car over the weekend and only counted 2 1/2.

 

My point exactly Frank, there were numerous rate loads, so one can't go by the number of leafs alone to determine ride height, stiffness etc.

 

I would bet this all can be broken down further between 2 door and 4 door cars. That could explain why a HD is rated lower than a standard rate spring.

 

I ordered leaf springs and the hardware from Espos Springs N Things today. Thanks Craig for the recommendation to check them out. I had a chat conversation with Laura and they knew what I needed and and their product. Can’t wait to get them. Also able to give me a 2” drop in the springs themselves for an extra $50 so no lowering blocks needed or reverse eye mounts.

 

Glad I could help....but a 2" drop sounds like a LOT to me.

 

I actually have a tire to fender gap of 1 3/4 of an inch in the rear I want to get rid of. Was thinking with the new bushings and all, that may add a very little bit of height. I recently redid my front suspension and got rid of the tire to fender gap so I want it to sit about level. I’ll try to add a few pics of the front end.

 

Here are the front and rear pics.

 

where did you get the 2" number from? was it 2" from where it sits now? chances are they will do it from a stock height setting.

 

Maybe I’ll just get a 1.5” drop on the leafs. Don’t want it to be squatted and lower then the front.

 

Or I could take the leafs off and measure the bend my leafs have now. Then they can compare those to a stock height one and help me dial it in to exactly where I want it