Thread: springs replacement
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05-15-2015 02:09 PM #1
springs replacement
Anyone have a favorite spring manufacturer to recommend?
I want to get the nomad closer to stock height, maybe a one inch lift in back. I want the front at factory, and get rid of the spacers in the rear..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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05-15-2015 02:52 PM #2
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05-15-2015 03:38 PM #3
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05-15-2015 03:47 PM #4
Look in your area for a spring shop that makes springs from raw stock, take the Nomad to them and tell them what you want to end up with.Roger
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05-16-2015 07:45 AM #5
Thx all
Tried the custom spring thing, went to Columbus Spring downtown Columbus, but they only make custom leaf springs, and said "no one makes custom coil springs for cars, just trucks".
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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05-16-2015 08:11 AM #6
They may not make them on site, but they make them in bulk for special order based on weight and key dimensions - Automotive Coil Springs - AMC, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Truck, Chrysler, Dodge, Dodge Truck, Ford, Ford Truck
You need to find a shop that wants the business.Roger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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05-16-2015 10:01 AM #7
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05-30-2015 08:31 AM #8
I just got the new wheels on. I lost a lot of curve appeal by ditching the wide rear rims, but now I have loads of clearance again. Made a HUGE difference in ride, as two of the wheels were bent.
Next is to order springs.
I'm leaning towards stock minus half inch in front, and heavy duty stock height rear.
The heavy duty in rear will be good when I've got the trailer loaded down, but how rough will they be when I'm not towing?Last edited by firebird77clone; 05-30-2015 at 08:38 AM.
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Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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05-30-2015 08:34 AM #9
Just te read my thread: the advantage of s slow paced project is plenty of time to change ones mind before ordering parts!.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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05-30-2015 08:42 AM #10
Originally Posted by firebird77cloneRoger
Enjoy the little things in life, and you may look back one day and realize that they were really the BIG things.
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06-01-2015 06:20 PM #11
Ah, the horror of financial prudence!
New springs for the chevelle, or new pump for the Jacuzzi!.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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06-05-2015 11:45 AM #12
The Jacuzzi doesn't get used much anyway. It can sit for now.
Just placed an order with Detroit spring.
Height is Front -1/2" , rear stock..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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06-05-2015 02:58 PM #13
You said "CURVE appeal".. Did you mean you intend to go slalom with the car?
Or, perhaps you meant "CURB appeal"? The way the car looks settin' still?
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07-03-2015 02:31 PM #14
Ha.. curb appeal is what I meant to type.
Eaton's springs are in. I don't think I got the drop I was looking for in the front. Had to wait for two weeks over original delivery promised.
I think I'd prefer drop spindles over cutting the springs. Anybody got a favorite for spindles?.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
EG
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07-04-2015 04:10 AM #15
I'd suggest you let it set for awhile.. springs tend to "settle" after awhile. Besides, ain't it time to jump into the jacuzzi?
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