[Chrysler300] 300K Leaf Springs - What Would You Do?

["Rick Ehrmann" <tc440@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's time to replace the leaf springs on my standard, non-ram K. The non-ram K came from the factory with the same suspension as the non-letter 300. It had 6-leaf springs. The spring rate was 95 lbs/in and the spring rate at the wheel was 120 lbs/in. K's with the optional Special 300K Package, the ram K's, came with the FirePower 390 Handling Package, which was the same as the J suspension. They included larger diameter torsion bars, a sway bar, and heavier duty 7-leaf springs with a rate of 125 lbs/in and 150 at the wheel.

Eaton Detroit Spring carries both leaf springs, Chrysler part # 2448301 for the 6-leaf and 2495020 for the 7-leaf. In their catalog they only list the 7-leaf spring for the 300K, whether standard or ram. 

I counted the leaves on my original leaf springs - 6. I'm tempted to replace them with the 7-leaf springs. Will this mess up the car's ride and balance because the rear end will be stiffer than the standard front suspension? Or should I replace with the 6-leaf to keep the car with its original suspension setup and relatively soft ride (compared with a ram car). What would you do or if you have a K, what did you do?

Rick Ehrmann




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