Hotchkis 80112 1970-1974 Plymouth Cuda TVS System - Manual (Page 45)

4. Support the Pumpkin
Slide a floor jack underneath the rear end to relieve the differential/wheel weight off of the
leaf springs.
5. Unfasten Rear Shackles
Unfasten the rear leaf spring shackles, but do not disconnect.
6. Disconnect the Front Leaf Mount
The front leaf spring mount has 4 studs and mounts to the chassis. Undo the 4 nuts for each
mount to detach it from the chassis. It helps if someone can help with holding up the leaf
spring at this time.
7. Remove Leaf Springs
With the front mount disconnected, shift the leaf spring inboard to unhook the rear leaf eye
from the shackle bolt. The leaf should be free from the car.
8. Assemble the Hotchkis Leaf Springs
Your new Hotchkis Leaf Spring kit comes with new front mounts, u-bolts, and hardware. If
you would like to replace your old rusty shackles you can purchase our new shackle kit which
includes new powdercoated shackles, hardware and polyurethane bushings.
Assemble the front mount and leaf spring together using the large 5/8” bolt and hardware.
Snug the 5/8” nuts, but do not fully tighten yet.
See diagram below: