You shouldn't need any leaf pad. The spring perch has a locator hole in it if the head on your leaf bolt is to long it might hit the axle tube. If this its the case you'll need to take a bit of material off the head of the leaf bolt. I know they sell leaf bolts with different length heads. I think I used a bolt with a 1/4 inch head. The head of the leaf bolt has to go in that locator hole. If it doesn't your rear will be able to move around.

Jason no locating hole. I'm going to use the pad and see how it goes.

What perch is on your rear? Running that pad totally defeats the purpose.

Get a pic of the bottom of the perch if you can.

Here's a pic
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...9/DSC01531.jpg

Is that a factory mono leaf perch? It's hard to tell from the pic but it looks just like the perch that was on my stock mono leaf 10 bolt. If that is the case then there is no need for the spacers. The "channel" on the mono leaf perch is much shallower than the multi leaf perch. If it is a mono leaf perch take a look at DSE's kit. I was running this with my stock 10 bolt before going to the moser rear.

I really don't think the poly pad will help you if that is the mono leaf perch. The head on the leaf bolt needs a place to go and you will be able to compress the poly pad to the point that the head of the bolt will be pressed up against the perch.

http://detroitspeed.com/1967-1969%20...nvrsn-kit.html

PM me for my phone # if you want me to further explain..

Yes it's a 10-bolt rear end and there is no hole so the car probably is a mono leaf rear. I understand what you are saying.
In looking at the kit where do the spacers go between the perch and lower shock plate?

Yes, and the plate with the hole in it goes on top of the leaf spring.

Again thanks for the help.

Received my mono to multi leaf spring kit from DSE yesterday so I have something to do tomorrow. One concern I have now with the installation of the longer shackles in the back what effect will this have on my shocks if any? I went 3/4" longer on the shackles.

Ok so i have everything back together almost. I made the reaqr spring shcakle 3/4" longer and went with the DSE conversion kit and new lower spring/shock plates. My issue now is the bolt hole is about 1/2-3/4" below the shock am I ok to jack the rear up to get the shock bolt in? I have new shock bolts but just wanted to make sure this was the way to do it before proceeding.
Thanks
John

Is the shock to short with the suspension at full droop or with the car at ride height? If it is at ride height I think that would be a problem. If it is with the suspension at full droop it should be fine.

How does it look at ride height now?

Well it was to short when the car was up on the lift. I just put the car on the ground and the bottom of the shock is about 3-1/2" below the mounting hole.
As it sits yes I think I got the clearance I need. But i need to get the shocks bolted in and take a cruise with my family and see if this problem is something to cross off the list.

SUCCESS! I got everything bolted back together and torqued so we loaded up and headed out for a cruise and no RUB!! I hit a variety of bumps and now have no issues. The ride is a little firmer but I like it.
Here are a few after pics.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...DSC01678-1.jpg
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...9/DSC01679.jpg
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...9/DSC01677.jpg
Thanks for all the help and advice!!
Now its time to fix the rattle in the exhaust system!

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Looks good. I thought the shackles would rise it more than that, but that looks just right.

Before I took everything apart for paint I did an inspection and noticed a gap of about 3/16" between the top of the spring and the perch, the DSE supplied spacer was not thick enough. No big deal I had some plates made and filled the gap.
Took everything apart and painted re-assembled and did some running over the weekend and now the ride is not as firm and predeictable. Now hitting a bump either small or large the rear end is very bouncy almost like you have too much air in a ball. Tire pressures are @ 34lbs. Any suggestions?
I had to take car to interior shop this morning too have top fixed but I should have back by the weekend.