Re: rear end shift

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FYI, the October 2021 issue of Mopar Action magazine has an article called "Spring Fling" about reconditioning rear leaf 
springs. It also reminds us that Mopars use asymmetrical springs, which means the axle housing is not centered on the 
spring.  

Thanks,
Gary H. 

>  -------Original Message-------
 
>  no I had it jacked evenly.. I crawled all thru there tonight. . I took
>  two types of lateral measurements and both
>  showed 1 5/8 inch to the drivers side..I noticed the rear shackles are
>  not stock. They look cheap and long and bushings in them look pretty
>  bad.
>  Nothing else jumped out at me. Saw no broken leaves, shock mounts
>  etc.
>  neal
>  
>  On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 8:27 PM Ray Bell <  wrote:
>  
>  > The centering pit in the springs, which locates in the holes in the
>  > spring perches will affect longitudinal location, ie. front to rear.
>  > That 'pin' is actually the centre bolt which holds the springs
>  > together.
>  >
>  > For sideways mis-location, look for major wear in shackle rubbers
>  > etc. Or, if the car's been altered in some way, incorrect location
>  > of the spring perches (ie. different locations on the axle from one
>  > side to the other).
>  >
>  > Or was it simply that you had one side jacked up and the other
>  > wasn't? That can close gaps on you.
>  >
>  > On Saturday, 14 August 2021 at 02:18:12 UTC+10
>  > 62-65-mail...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>  >
>  >> 1965 B-body to B-body I'd assume the mechanicals specs were the
>  >> same, with the same part number, though I don't have a
>  >> parts book handy to confirm the rear end part number being
>  >> identical in this case.
>  >>
>  >> Thanks,
>  >> Gary H.
>  >>
>  >>> -------Original Message-------
>  >>
>  >>>> I have a 65 plymouth service manual, but maybe specs were
>  >> different
>  >>>> for the dodges.
>  >>>> Neal
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