|
By Jwawhite - 6 Years Ago
|
Car appears to sag now, leaf springs may be wearing out.
Would like a source that sells all items needed for replacement, springs, ubolts, bushings...
|
|
By PF Arcand - 6 Years Ago
|
What's your location? Shipping all that stuff can be expensive..
|
|
By KULTULZ - 6 Years Ago
|
Here is the original vendor to FORD-
https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/
When did you put those wheels on? Looks Good!
|
|
By 62bigwindow - 6 Years Ago
|
|
Is there a spring shop in your area? They will have everything you need.
|
|
By Pete 55Tbird - 6 Years Ago
|
If your old springs are not totally destroyed consider having them re-arched by a QUALITY spring shop. The original
steel will be much better than any replacement spring. They car also add leaves if you want. I had the rear springs re arched on my Tbird
about 25 years ago and I recommend it over replacement springs. Pete
|
|
By charliemccraney - 6 Years Ago
|
|
Is Eaton Detroit Spring worth the cost? They seem to be 2 to 2.5 times the price of the competition. I know you tend to get what you pay for but that difference is tough to justify.
|
|
By DryLakesRacer - 6 Years Ago
|
|
I've re-arched many springs using a 1' section of railroad with a grade 8 bolt shank welded on an edge and a 5# Sledge hammer. Takes a little time but with the springs off, less than a day. I've found doing just the bottom 3 leaves (shortest ones) will give me what I'm looking for.
|
|
By Pete 55Tbird - 6 Years Ago
|
|
Charlie, Big road trucks have their springs re-arched. As far as cost for quality THATS YOUR CALL. Pete
|
|
By KULTULZ - 6 Years Ago
|
"Is Eaton Detroit Spring worth the cost? They seem to be 2 to 2.5 times the price of the competition. I know you tend to get what you pay for but that difference is tough to justifyIs Eaton Detroit Spring worth the cost? They seem to be 2 to 2.5 times the price of the competition. I know you tend to get what you pay for but that difference is tough to justifyIs Eaton Detroit Spring worth the cost? They seem to be 2 to 2.5 times the price of the competition. I know you tend to get what you pay for but that difference is tough to justify"
Charlie,
It depends on the car and the owners desire/financial ability to make it as correct or better when it left the gate.
Me, I am very particular and have to have the best available, especially if HI-PO.. I had big trucks. I never had them re-arched. Cheaper and quicker to order them and install to keep the truck on the road. You are trying to re-temper fatigued metal and in no-way would I use Chineseium or NO-BRAND, even on a piece of junk.
Now that is my opinion only. Your mileage (and preference) may vary.
Please don't blast me as the above is IMO.
|
|
By paul2748 - 6 Years Ago
|
I bought a set of rear springs from another supplier for my 64 Fairlane. No problems. Unfortunately, I don't have their information any more. As mentioned above, if you have a local spring shop they may be able to get springs for you.
|
|
By stuey - 6 Years Ago
|
Hi there
I purchased springs from Eaton Detroit for my 56 F100, expensive, then got them shipped to UK!
But whilst looking for springs came across this place. I know nothing about them but they may be worth investigation.
https://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Ford_F100_1942_1972_s/1863.htm
stuey
|
|
By Lou - 6 Years Ago
|
|
I put new springs in my 56 Crown, I took a spring off my car and brought it to a shop that made springs for heavy trucks. The guy there asked me what the spring was off of, took a look at my old one and told me to be back before 5 pm. He charged me $300.
|
|
By Pete 55Tbird - 6 Years Ago
|
Lou, what exactly are you trying to say? I do not understand the point you are trying to make. Are you saying that he
made new springs? Pete
|
|
By charliemccraney - 6 Years Ago
|
I think he's saying that he took an old spring to a spring shop and they made new ones.
re arching is a very cost effective way to do it, if the old springs are in good condition. The problem is that most original springs from a 60 year or so old vehicle are pretty badly worn and need to be replaced.
|
|
By Lou - 6 Years Ago
|
|
Yes the truck shop made new springs.
|