Your donations help keep this valuable resource free and growing. Thank you.
|
1968 Javelin Rear Springs |
Post Reply |
Author | |
amc-rookie
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jan/25/2009 Location: Upstate NY Status: Offline Points: 406 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: May/28/2017 at 8:13pm |
Looking at the rear leaf springs on Kennedy American - wondering what the difference is between "standard" and "heavy duty"?
What is the expected 'settle' on new rear leaves in a 1968 Javelin? Thanks, Dave |
|
Project finally underway $$$! near-basket case 1968 AMX #2789 was 290/auto will be 343/auto
Son's car 1968 Javelin 6cyl/3 speed |
|
CamJam
Moderator Group Joined: Jan/04/2014 Location: Arizona Status: Online Points: 6479 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the heavy duty leaf springs were provided with the go-Pack and had an extra leaf at the bottom that was shorter than the others.
|
|
68_Javy
AMC Apprentice Joined: Feb/10/2010 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 164 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
General consensus is that Eaton Springs are the way to go.
With HD springs in the front, what leaf spring arch should be chosen to level the vehicle, or what will adjust the rear so that it is above the front? thanks, DB
|
|
Dan B.
1968 AMC Javelin 232 3 speed |
|
Lyle
AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/17/2014 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 772 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
If buying new then Eaton. If taking to a spring shop for rebuilding then anyone with experience with AMC's will re-arch the originals to factory spec and likely advise adding an extra long leaf under the main spring.
The ride will be a little stiffer like the heavy duty, last longer, have less roll. Some AMC's had the factory installed half leaf on the bottom front to reduce wind-up. Have seen AMX's and Javelins with and without. Don,t know if this was option or supplier based but seems like a good idea.
|
|
Judo390
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Apr/29/2012 Location: Newton, IA Status: Offline Points: 474 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I bought the Eaton with +1" and am very happy with the stance. It takes away the nose up attitude that some seem to have. Not dissing that mind you, just my preference.
|
|
|
|
amc-rookie
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jan/25/2009 Location: Upstate NY Status: Offline Points: 406 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Judo390,
What front springs do you have in? Any side pics of stance? Thanks! |
|
Project finally underway $$$! near-basket case 1968 AMX #2789 was 290/auto will be 343/auto
Son's car 1968 Javelin 6cyl/3 speed |
|
Judo390
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Apr/29/2012 Location: Newton, IA Status: Offline Points: 474 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
The front springs are stock and unaltered. The car is a 69 AMX Go Pack with 74,000 miles. PM sent.
|
|
|
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |