67 427, front spring replacement, no a/c, best source?

[William B.]

Want to purchase new springs for my 67 427/400 with no a/c, read a lot of info about car not sitting correct with new springs. Can anyone recomend a source for the correct replacement springs?

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 427, front spring replacement, no a/c, best source?

Want to purchase new springs for my 67 427/400 with no a/c, read a lot of info about car not sitting correct with new springs. Can anyone recomend a source for the correct replacement springs?

William------


How do you know that you need new springs? I don't necessarily recommend replacing them just as a matter of routine or just because "they're old".

[William B.]

Re: 67 427, front spring replacement, no a/c, best source?

Thanks Joe, I usually do not replace springs, but this one is sagging down over the wheel, rear is a little off but that's to be expected. Still need the best source, I am thinking Long island?

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 427, front spring replacement, no a/c, best source?

Thanks Joe, I usually do not replace springs, but this one is sagging down over the wheel, rear is a little off but that's to be expected. Still need the best source, I am thinking Long island?

William------


I think that Long Island would be a good source. Also, Eaton Detroit Spring. Eaton has the GM Restoration Parts license to reproduce the original spring. Of course, as with all GM Restoration Parts, adherence to original specs is always suspect.

[Daniel S.]

Re: 67 427, front spring replacement, no a/c, best source?

I had very good luck with Detroit Eaton. Car was a '66 L36 with ac. I only did this when NOS GM was not available.

Dan

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 427, front spring replacement, no a/c, best source?

I had very good luck with Detroit Eaton. Car was a '66 L36 with ac. I only did this when NOS GM was not available.

Dan

Dan------


The original springs for this application, GM #3888250, are long-discontinued and difficult to find.

[Daniel S.]

Re: 67 427, front spring replacement, no a/c, best source?

Dan------


The original springs for this application, GM #3888250, are long-discontinued and difficult to find.

Completely agree...