Need Front Mono Leafs....it's time
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Need Front Mono Leafs....it's time
Hey, I've been in contact w/Concours Parts, and have delt with John's F100s, but who else out there would be a good source from front monos for the Daisy?
Concours and another place run $385 for 3" dropped standard eye monos, and include new bushings and u-bolts with it. John's is $350, but I don't think any other stuff comes with it.
My main concern is - we're heading back to Kansas for part 2 on 8/21, and I need a place that can deliver the springs on time! I can't deal with a place that says "We're at the mercy of the manufacturer". That's not good enough for me. Daisy's my driver, and I need the springs on time.
If anyone has any experience, other sources, or any ideas, let me know. Otherwise, I'll call Concours tomorrow and yell at them.
Shane
Concours and another place run $385 for 3" dropped standard eye monos, and include new bushings and u-bolts with it. John's is $350, but I don't think any other stuff comes with it.
My main concern is - we're heading back to Kansas for part 2 on 8/21, and I need a place that can deliver the springs on time! I can't deal with a place that says "We're at the mercy of the manufacturer". That's not good enough for me. Daisy's my driver, and I need the springs on time.
If anyone has any experience, other sources, or any ideas, let me know. Otherwise, I'll call Concours tomorrow and yell at them.
Shane
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Sixoh - I bought monos from John's for the rear of my effie and they came with brass bushings already pressed in the spring ends. I also bought their hardware kit, which was very good. They delivered it all within 3 days (UPS). Are these guys saying the "Manufacturer" stuff? I didn't get any thing like that, but I bought mine last year.
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Try CPP in California. I ordered some mono leafs for the rear on my '55 from Mid Fifty and they were drop shipped from CPP. The url is www.classicperform.com and they list 57-69 and 61-64 years. Here is a quote from their listing "These springs fit into the original shackles and are easy to install. Our spring kits come with bushings and U-bolts. Available in standard or reversed eye, sold in pairs. New pins & shackles not included." Front springs woth 3" drop are $378
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Thanks Randy. I've had good luck w/John's too. It was the other place.
Hey Roger!
Kool, thanks for the info. I wanted another source for this item, because it is a "manufacturer" thing. We'll be back out in Ks. and I NEED the springs there to get on Daisy before all HELL breaks loose!
This will be an extremely busy, and high-profile year, and I can't be held up by complacency.
BTW, I've got Engine Rebuilding this fall semester. I plan on bringing the Y-block in for the do-over. It'd be kool to get it done before we go home next spring.
Shane
Hey Roger!
Kool, thanks for the info. I wanted another source for this item, because it is a "manufacturer" thing. We'll be back out in Ks. and I NEED the springs there to get on Daisy before all HELL breaks loose!
This will be an extremely busy, and high-profile year, and I can't be held up by complacency.
BTW, I've got Engine Rebuilding this fall semester. I plan on bringing the Y-block in for the do-over. It'd be kool to get it done before we go home next spring.
Shane
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Hi Shane 
Talk to John Mummert at www.Ford-Y-Block.com on rebuilding Y blocks. He builds them from mild to wild. He has some excellent tips on rebuilding the engine on his web site so you can avoid assembly mistakes many others have made.
I just finished rebuilding a 9 inch rear axle to put under my '55 F100. Will be mounting it with mono leafs. Right now I am helping a friend setup and old oven to do some powder coating on small parts. A correction to my last post, should have been 57-60 listed not 57-69.
Talk to John Mummert at www.Ford-Y-Block.com on rebuilding Y blocks. He builds them from mild to wild. He has some excellent tips on rebuilding the engine on his web site so you can avoid assembly mistakes many others have made.I just finished rebuilding a 9 inch rear axle to put under my '55 F100. Will be mounting it with mono leafs. Right now I am helping a friend setup and old oven to do some powder coating on small parts. A correction to my last post, should have been 57-60 listed not 57-69.
