Just scored a 78 Diplomat wagon.
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Mikes5thAve
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Looks nice!
Good engine option. That means it already has 8 1/4 and 5 leaf springs so all the more common upgrades were already done for you stock!
You can get the springs online or from local spring shops. Some people buy the older style brackets to get rid of the iso clamp stuff (the rubber bushings in the center of the spring where the axle sits on it) while they're at it.
Good engine option. That means it already has 8 1/4 and 5 leaf springs so all the more common upgrades were already done for you stock!
You can get the springs online or from local spring shops. Some people buy the older style brackets to get rid of the iso clamp stuff (the rubber bushings in the center of the spring where the axle sits on it) while they're at it.
AMC Diplomat
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welcome! espo springs and things still has FMJ springs last time i checked. link: Spring and Suspension Specialists | ESPO Springs n Things
Last time I checked they said they have plenty because of the low demand and wouldn't run out for years. Their website is sketchy but it's an honest business
Last time I checked they said they have plenty because of the low demand and wouldn't run out for years. Their website is sketchy but it's an honest business
ccwrench64
New Member
Thanks. Yes, 8 1/4 sure grip. Not sure ratio yet. And 5 leaf springs but they have no arch.
ccwrench64
New Member
Thanks, I'll check them out.
M_Body_Coupe
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Holy smokes man...that's the Holy Grail of M-Body Mopar world (lol, well, for this wagon nerd here at least - my daily driver for ohhh about 15 yrs. was a 2006 Mazda6 wagon).
Anyways, sweet find...how the heck did you score this gem?
Anyways, sweet find...how the heck did you score this gem?
