Leaf Springs

Postby Steve R (Rizrtse) » 09 May 2002 15:05

I installed some Year One heavy duty (440/hemi) leaf springs into my 70rtse when the car was restored. The car sits a tad low but I'm ok with the look and ride. Unfortunately however, the springs have flattened out a bit and force the rear shackle "past vertical". The shackle is angled back and is rubbing on the bumperette bracket causing noise. Any remedy with the bumper itself to provide clearance or do I need to cold arc these springs. Maybe add another leaf? Replace these Year One versions with better ones? Suggestions needed - Steve
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Leaf Springs

Postby LITEMUP (Von) » 09 May 2002 15:29

Here in Oklahoma we have a place that re-arches leaf springs for $50 a pop. you might check in to something like that. it's cheaper than buying new ones again
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Leaf Springs

Postby Dave-R (Roppa440) » 09 May 2002 20:00

They should not have settled like that. I would send them back. 'Springs'n'Things are the cheapest I have seen for suspension parts.
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Leaf Springs

Postby Steve R (Rizrtse) » 09 May 2002 23:44

Dave, not interested in cheap. Want the best arcs available. Any suggestions?
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Leaf Springs

Postby Ted S (Teds) » 10 May 2002 15:44

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Leaf Springs

Postby Dave-R (Roppa440) » 10 May 2002 16:46

ESPO is the company behind 'Springs 'n' Things. They are not only cheap they are good. The lady I spoke to on the phone a couple of years ago really knew her stuff and could not help me enough. The parts are probably the exact same parts as Year One or Just Suspensions or PST sells.
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