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U-Joint Problem
Should U-Joints be replaced when installing new springs?
How Do I Find The Springs I Need On This Website?
I can’t find the springs I need online! Why is that?
New Mainplate Won’t Lower Your Vehicle
I bought a pair of cruddy leaf springs. What can you do to fix them?
Chromed Springs (A Disaster Waiting To Happen)
My chromed springs fatigued faster than grandma going up the stairs. Did chroming ruin my springs?
Urethane and Rubber in Coil Spring Isolators and Bushings
Which isolator should I use? Is it the same material for the bushings?
Reinstalling U-Bolts
Should I purchase new U-Bolts?
Shock And Springs Fight Each Other In A ’64 Straight Axle Vette
Howdy, I have a 64 vette, with a Strange Ford 9”. Yes, it’s a 64 straight axle car. Former drag car. It’s set up like a 62 for the leaf springs. I have 4 leaf springs on there now, which are for a 62, which I purchased from a local vette resto shop. They have […]
Why Do My Leaf Springs Look Different?
Mike, Bought a set of OEM rear leaf springs for my ’70 Boss 302 Mustang. I have no problem with the quality and specs of these springs but, when you advertized OEM correct replacement springs…. I was really disappointed when they arrived that they didn`t look the same in appearance detail as the factory units. […]
Mono Leaf Springs
Mike, I want to install a set of mono leaf springs on my 1953 Ford f-100. I have a 383 Mopar with a 727 torque flight tranny. Will mono leafs support this unit safely? My friend has them on his with basically the same set up. His springs are straight out with no upward curve. […]
Different Spring Rates Doesn’t Mean Different Ride Height
Mike, I have a 1966 Mustang Coupe with a 200ci engine and 3 speed manual transmission. Not a speed demon by any account. The rear end is sagging so I want to get a pair of leaf springs from Eaton. I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from the Mustang forum I frequent. I’m undecided whether […]
Leaf Spring Clips
Q -Mike A quick questions for you. I purchased springs for all four corners of my ’70 Camaro Z28 last fall and have installed them. About the rear leaf springs, do the bands that hold the leafs together get removed after installing? Or do they stay there? I ask because I also have a ’66 […]
Stock Mono Leaf vs. Multi-Leaf Replacement
Is there an advantage to putting multi-leaf springs on a vehicle with mono-leaf springs?
1966 Corvette F41 Suspension: Why Buy From EATON Detroit Spring?
Hi Mike, I’m in the market for a F41 Spring for my 1966 Corvette with F41 suspension. Currently the car has the original GM spring with the curled and notched ends. My concern is that it has obvious pitting under the paint and I’m afraid to re- use it. I have narrowed my choices down […]
Leaf Spring Clips III
Mike, I am curious if there is a part that the leaf spring clamps play with regards to the function of a rear leaf spring? Is there a difference for instance on how many clamps are placed on a five leaf set up as opposed to a four leaf, and are the locations of the […]
How Are Ride Height Changes Calculated?
How do you measure ride height? What does plus/minus one inch actually mean?
Springs & Air Bags
Mike, I have a 1968 Camaro Hardtop that I want to lower 2 Inches in the rear. I have headers and dual exhaust, which sometimes scrape on the driveway, so I want to install air bags to lift it as required. My question is, how does this affect the suspension and spring rate? Can I […]
Leaf Spring Life Span
Q -Mike How long is the typical working life of a passenger car leaf spring? Should I be concerned about the primary leaf failing and possibly causing an accident? There are 5 leaves in the pack with at least one appearing broken at the center. The vehicle is a ’78 Plymouth Volare station wagon with […]
Pickup Ride Quality
I have a ’52 pickup with mono-leaf springs. Is there any way I can make it ride softer?
’69 Camaro Stock Leaf Count: Only Three Plates?
Mike, I have a 1969 Camaro with a 350, and a 4 speed. It has multi leaf springs but I only count 3 plates. I want to order from you new springs should I order 4 leaf heavy duty OR 5 leaf standard? I want the car to be close to its stock stances. John […]
