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Here it is, only $80 for the DIYer
Get MOOG part number 658A (double check the part number to be sure, it's the heavy duty BB front springs for the Impala). It's a coil spring with the exact wire diameter as the F41 spring, but a tad taller (has 10 turns). The stock F41 spring has 7 turns, and if you cut off the above Impala spring (using your 3" air powered cutoff wheel and dress the end to remove sharp edges) at the 7 turn point, VOILA, it's 12 3/8" overall length with the same spring rate as the F41 at 550 lbs/in, same wire diameter, and same overall spring diameter. If for some reason you want the later style spring that measures 12" get the 1969 Impala MOOG 6322 spring and cut off at the 7 turn point.
Now the legal disclaimer for all the lawyers out there - free advice is all "at your own risk with no warranties whatsoever expressed or implied!"
Just install with the cut end up and nobody can see it. Add a repro part number sticker for that special touch!
Mark
Get MOOG part number 658A (double check the part number to be sure, it's the heavy duty BB front springs for the Impala). It's a coil spring with the exact wire diameter as the F41 spring, but a tad taller (has 10 turns). The stock F41 spring has 7 turns, and if you cut off the above Impala spring (using your 3" air powered cutoff wheel and dress the end to remove sharp edges) at the 7 turn point, VOILA, it's 12 3/8" overall length with the same spring rate as the F41 at 550 lbs/in, same wire diameter, and same overall spring diameter. If for some reason you want the later style spring that measures 12" get the 1969 Impala MOOG 6322 spring and cut off at the 7 turn point.
Now the legal disclaimer for all the lawyers out there - free advice is all "at your own risk with no warranties whatsoever expressed or implied!"
Just install with the cut end up and nobody can see it. Add a repro part number sticker for that special touch!
Mark
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