Do I replace fronts springs?
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Do I replace fronts springs?
I have my 69 stripped sown to nothing and am proceding in going back together after some paint. My question is, do I replace my front springs or put the old ones back in? The truck had a 240 i6 in it and I am putting in a 289 V8. The truck has 90,000 on it. So what are your opinions, do I replace them or leave them. Thanks!
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Do I replace fronts springs?
Since weak springs alter the alignment of a vehicle:
Get some piece of mind > Replace them <
Besides it's getting close to Christmas So,Be good to yourself.
Dennis
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
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64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
Get some piece of mind > Replace them <
Besides it's getting close to Christmas So,Be good to yourself.
Dennis
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
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Do I replace fronts springs?
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The "peace of mind" investment will be worth it. I priced a set of coils for my 66 F250 from Eaton Springs and here is exactly what they said:
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"EATON Detroit Spring, Inc. has been a spring manufacturer since 1937. All our springs are made from one of the 20,000 plus OEM blueprints we have on file, or are custom designed to meet your special requirements.
The only option is 6 or 8 cyl engine. It will take a couple of weeks for delivery.
Front springs 139.95 per pair
Plus UPS
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, checks, cash, money orders and wire transfers. Sorry no COD'S."
[LINK:www.eatonsprings.com|Eaton Spring]
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The "peace of mind" investment will be worth it. I priced a set of coils for my 66 F250 from Eaton Springs and here is exactly what they said:
[FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE="2" FACE="Arial"]
"EATON Detroit Spring, Inc. has been a spring manufacturer since 1937. All our springs are made from one of the 20,000 plus OEM blueprints we have on file, or are custom designed to meet your special requirements.
The only option is 6 or 8 cyl engine. It will take a couple of weeks for delivery.
Front springs 139.95 per pair
Plus UPS
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, checks, cash, money orders and wire transfers. Sorry no COD'S."
[LINK:www.eatonsprings.com|Eaton Spring]
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Do I replace fronts springs?
Definitly....I just got through ordering a pair at autozone for my 71....$70 each. When I pulled mine I found that the left side spring had broken off one full coil...
Over 30 years takes it's toll on suspension parts...
Over 30 years takes it's toll on suspension parts...
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Do I replace fronts springs?
I second Eaton Spring. Got a very good product from them and prices were more than fair for the product.
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