My '70 LT-1 is in need of a new rear spring..mine is beyond flat. Does anybody have any recommendations as to a vendor to get one from? Eaton Spring wants $160.00 plus shipping, but I've seen them for $119.00 elsewhere. Are they the same 9-leaf springs, or are there different manufacturers? So far, Paragon seems to be my best bet, but I wanna make sure I get the right part, not some cheap junk. Thanks in advance!!
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'70 Rear Spring
Jeremy,
Eaton has one of the better repro springs, but having said that, the end treatment on leaves 2-9 of the Eaton spring is noticably different from the end treatment on your original '70 spring. To the best of my knowledge, no repro spring vendor uses an end-treatment that is a spot-on match for original springs. If judging is an issue, then your only option is to restore an original spring, perhaps using a new repro main leaf. If judging is not an issue, then Eaton's spring is a reasonable choice. I'm sure there are other vendors with decent springs as well, but I can't vouch for them based on personal experience.
Gary -
Re: '70 Rear Spring
I was at Paragon a couple of weeks ago, and they have a HUGE collection of used 9-leaf rear springs (the 2-1/4"-wide variety), if that's what you're looking for; most appeared to be suitable for restoration - $100.00, U-pick-'em.Comment
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