jonblack021

I have removed the original mounts, so there is currently nothing on the outside of the frame rails. I have some bolt-on mounts that are the Ford Ranger design that accomodate the wider later model springs. Thanks for the info and the link.

I am wondering how the Grand Caravan springs worked out. I have a B2B with a 8-3/4" that I need to find suitable springs for.

Has anyone replaced the rear leaf springs with something from a later model vehicle? I planned to replace the rear axle on my B-2-B with something more modern to create a daily driver. After reading that on here that the Jeep Cherokee axle was often used, I bought one with springs still attached. The bushings on my original springs were shot, so I let them go when I sold the original axle because I didn't think I would need them. I have new brackets to mount the wider Jeep springs, but I can't position them anywhere without losing a good bit of suspension travel. I'm hoping there is something out there with a length and arc close to the originals.

I stuck with a 8.75" out of an E body (Challenger/Cuda) for several reasons. The track width is the same as the original B2B, the spring perches are the same distance apart, and the removable carrier allows for easier gear ratio changes. Having a second carrier makes it much simpler to go from a daily driver highway gear to a taller ratio for towing my camper on occasion.