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 […]
How Complete Does My Car Need To Be Before It Sits Right On New Coil Springs?
Dear Mr. Eaton, I must let you know that I am a very unhappy customer. In August of 2009 I purchase both front and rear coil springs for my 1969 Pontiac GTO. Your sales person, Gary, seemed to be very knowledgeable at that time. He asked more questions about my car than any other parts […]
Corvette Rear, Steel Spring Rearching and Fiberglass
Q -Mike, Hope you can give me some direction here. I have an ’81 Corvette that has one side lower than the other in the rear. The local shop replaced the rear tie bolts, but it still is tilting to one side. They think it is the leaf spring and recommends I replace it with […]
Which Mustang II Front End Springs Should I Use?
The front springs on my street rod are sagging after installing a big block. How should I go about finding the right replacement springs?
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 […]
Why Is My Car Sit Higher With New, Stock Ride Height Springs?
Q -I ordered a set of coil springs so my 1969 GTO would sit 1 Inch lower. But when I put them on the car sat higher than it did with the old springs. How come? Don – New York A – Don, Remember when you placed the order with Gary he said asked how […]
Is There A Trade Off Between Comfort and Handling? (Also, Diagnosing a Leaning Bonneville)
Q – I’m interested in new springs for my 64 Bonneville. I bought new springs from XYZ Company 2 years ago and I’m not happy with the results. When I was having them installed the mechanic said one of the rear springs was bad so I got a replacement. I wanted a pair, but they […]
How Are Ride Height Changes Calculated?
How do you measure ride height? What does plus/minus one inch actually mean?
How Effective Wheel Weight Can Change What Springs You Need
Dear Mike, We met in Richmond, VA at the NSRA show last August. My car is a 1937 Packard convertible with Fat Man suspension and Mustang II coil springs. The springs had sagged to the point that the lower A-arms were not level but were going up toward each wheel. It had been suggested by […]
F-Body Leaf Springs
Good Morning, I have a 1967 Firebird that presently has a mono leaf spring and air shocks. I would like to get rid of the air shocks. The majority of the time the car is used for cruising with one or two people. However, sometimes my daughters ride with us to cruises. We also use […]
How To Get Rid Of Airshocks On 1940 Ford?
I have a street rod that uses the frame of a 1980 Cutlass LS which I believe is called a GM G Body. The car is a 1940 Ford two door coach. It has the rear springs form the original ’80 Cutlass in it and they are too weak so I use air shocks to […]
How Do I Find Firebird Front End Springs With The Right Spring Rate?
Mike: I have a 1976 Firebird front stub grafted to my 1936 Chevy. The stub has been narrowed 2 ½”, the drag link has been sleeved, and the engine moved back 11 Inches to accommodate the radiator. The front springs now are too stiff and carry the car like a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The […]
Axle Wrap Cause And Fix
Fixing and understanding axle wrap
Ford Woodie Leaning
Hi Mike, My woodie is a show car, all stock to Early Ford V8 standards. It lists low on driver’s side like a big guy has driven it daily for years, with no other weight or passengers along. I’ve not been able to locate any info on “leveling” the car. As you probably know it […]
Corvair Clip on a Street Rod, vs Mustang II
Mike, I have recently purchased a 1933 Chevrolet 4 door Street Rod, with an early ’70s 350 engine. The car was built in 1990 using a mid-60s Corvair front clip and ’72 Pinto rack and pinion steering. The front coil springs have 2 spacers and look really tired. What would you recommend as a replacement […]
Timbren
Mike, I recently purchased from Eaton Spring (about 8-12 mos. ago) new heavy-duty leaf springs for my 1989 Ford F-150 4WD pickup truck. I currently run a pair of Monroe Gas shocks on the rear. Can you recommend an Eaton product that will provide more stability with heavy loads in the bed and towing heavy […]
Corvette Spring Pricing for OEM Quality Springs
Why are EATON Corvette springs more expensive than others?
Do Heavy Duty Springs For ’63 Galaxies Change Ride Height?
Hello, I have a question about 1963 Ford Galaxie rear leaf springs. I was told that a 1963 Galaxie with 6 leaf spring packs sits 3 Inches lower than a car with 5 leaf spring packs. Do you agree with this? Thank you for your time, -Cliff Cliff, The one who is spreading this information […]
Can I Cut Coil Springs With Pigtail Ends?
Q -Mike, I have a Riviera that I want lowered about 2 Inches in the rear. You don’t make lowered springs for this car, something about not enough demand. So what I want to do is cut the coils. Is this alright? Frank from Seattle A -Frank, in a lot of cases it is fine […]
Made In The U.S.A.
Mike, I recently bought a set of coil springs for my 1969 Camaro from you and someone is telling me you have them made in China. Is that true? I can’t find any info on your website or on the box I received them in. Gary Gary, All of our springs are MADE IN THE […]
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