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Offline acudadude

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New Leaf Springs
« on: May 27, 2013 - 04:44:29 PM »
Hi Looking to change worn out springs on a 73 baracuda. We would like to go a little higher than stock , who do you guys recommend ESPO,Jegs,Summit or anyone else please give me your feedback Thanks!




Offline brads70

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Re: New Leaf Springs
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2013 - 06:15:42 PM »
I got my first set at ESPO. I was happy with them, great service! :2thumbs:
Brad
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Offline Road_Runner

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Re: New Leaf Springs
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2013 - 11:19:53 PM »
ESPO XHD springs here too.  Company was great to work with, but can't tell you too much about the springs because I haven't installed them yet.  They look well made though so not expecting any issues.

Later, Jim
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Offline the_engineers

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Re: New Leaf Springs
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2013 - 10:56:44 AM »
Website or contact info for ESPO?
Brooks

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Offline brads70

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Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

Offline Road_Runner

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Re: New Leaf Springs
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2013 - 10:52:35 PM »
Website or contact info for ESPO?

You have to call, not a lot of info on their website.  I also got the U bolt & hangers/bushings kits. All look heavy duty quality stuff.

Later, Jim
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1973 318 Barracuda Mist Green
2014 Mustang GT/CS Convertible All Black

Offline cudabob496

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Re: New Leaf Springs
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2013 - 04:59:46 AM »
ESPOs, heavy duty, but order stock height.
I ordered 2 inch over and it was too too high.
I have new ones 2 inch over for my 72 Cuda, sitting around,  if anyone interested. Cost over $400.

The stock height will look great, and they are firm with no sagging!

Below are stock height ESPO heavy duty rear leafs for a 72 Cuda.
Tires are 275/50-15s MTs
« Last Edit: May 31, 2013 - 11:58:57 PM by cudabob496 »
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