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Offline Salty Dog

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Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« on: March 15, 2016 - 01:29:01 PM »
I have a 70 Gran Coupe with about 165,000 miles on the original springs. It is an original 383 car and now has a stout 383 6 pack with a beefy 727.

It's a driver not a drag car and I need some decent leaf springs. I searched the threads but most are 6 or 7 years old.

What do you guys recommend?




Offline dfrazz

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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2016 - 01:36:48 PM »
Talk to Laura at www.espo.com  -  IMO best US made springs.  They can do stock, 440/Hemi, AAR, +/- inches, and have all the hardware.

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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2016 - 06:50:15 PM »
 :iagree:  X2 great product and service!
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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2016 - 08:55:57 PM »
I have ESPO's on my Cuda and would definitely recommend them.  Another option is Eaton Detroit Spring, I have heard good things about them but I personally don't have any experience with them.
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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2016 - 08:28:12 PM »
 :iagree:

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Offline Salty Dog

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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2016 - 09:06:35 PM »
Spoke with ESPY and liked them. The question is stock replacements or plus one inch. My car has 14" tires and I'm thinking stock springs should work but the plus 1" might be cool.

Anyone have any input on either one?

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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2016 - 10:20:10 PM »
If your springs are worn out and sagging already, stock will look much better. +1" will absolutely raise the rear, even more dramatic compared to your old springs. With 14" tires I would strongly suggest stock.

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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2016 - 11:05:49 PM »
X2 on stock
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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2016 - 01:28:00 AM »
I prefer the car sit lower than stock....
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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2016 - 08:43:25 AM »
Do you guys replace the shackles too or are they reusable?

Thanks

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Re: Which Leaf Springs To Buy?
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2016 - 09:19:59 AM »
Do you guys replace the shackles too or are they reusable?

Thanks

If they are original and/or rusted out, this is a great opportunity to replace all hardware.