O_Knut
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I need new springs because mine are totally flat and stiff as can be (no bend to them). I’ve been told maybe B body springs would fit? I’m curious what years, part numbers, etc.
What rear leafs will work on a ‘71 Newport Royal coupe?
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Best bet is to buy new. I used Spring and Suspension Specialists | ESPO Springs n Things as have others on here.
B-body springs aren't going to work.
B-body springs aren't going to work.
O_Knut
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4 months wait time any other ways to get something sooner?
Detroit Eaton may be faster, but more $$$.
You might be able to find a shop that re-arches springs, but I'm not a fan, based on my own observations.
One thing.... Be very careful of the offset shackles as they are impossible to find and no new ones exist. In fact, I'd just use a nutcracker on the nuts to begin with.
aaron72
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ESPO gave me an estimate of a 12 week delivery time, but they came in just shy of 8 weeks, and this was July/August of this year, so it may not be the full 4 months they are estimating.
Another vote for ESPO. Same as @aaron72, they had mine done early and the quality is really nice. I was able to pick them up and they were genuinely nice people.
St. Louis Spring Co 3126 Samuel Shepard Dr. St. Louis Mo I have used them w/ excellent results at a reasonable price.
I have posted about my experience with ESPO: Search results for query: espo
See also the very detailed and helpful posts by @1970FuryConv who has used Detroit Eaton:
In my case, I wanted to use Detroit because of where the springs were made, but the hardware included was not the same as ESPO and so I went with the latter. Very happy -- @71Polara383 can confirm.
+2 on the shackles as @Big_John has noted
See also the very detailed and helpful posts by @1970FuryConv who has used Detroit Eaton:
In my case, I wanted to use Detroit because of where the springs were made, but the hardware included was not the same as ESPO and so I went with the latter. Very happy -- @71Polara383 can confirm.
+2 on the shackles as @Big_John has noted
O_Knut
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Which shackles did you use then if not ESPO shackles? Recycle old ones?
Yes. No one makes new ones AFAIK.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
ESPO looking to reproduce a Fuselage Shackle
Two winters ago I replaced the springs on my Missouri convertible. I usually dont replace the shackles, just the bushings and springs. On this car though my shackle bolts snapped. I called ESPO and Laura was quick to help, or so she thought. The shackle they had been selling as a replacement for...
www.forcbodiesonly.com
As far as I know ESPO never did manufacturer these as they had planned.
You HAVE to reuse the old ones. There may be listings for new shackles, but they aren't correct. This is why I suggest using a nut splitter right from the start. Just crack the nuts in half, clean it up and use new nuts.
The shackle has an offset with a longer pin on one side.
I believe this is @polara71 's picture.
3175375
Old Man with a Hat
Gosh,
These unobtainium shackles seem easy enough to be reproduced. I wonder why they aren’t….. business opportunity for someone!
These unobtainium shackles seem easy enough to be reproduced. I wonder why they aren’t….. business opportunity for someone!
ynst
Member
I'll second the Detroit Eaton recommendation. They have their act together. They'll build you NEW springs to OEM specs.
wyrmrider
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find some donor station wagon sprigs extra spring rate helps
you can rebuild yourself put in plastic interliners they work real smooth
you can also put in front torsion bars from a late 70s donor expecially a wagon PC ot trailer tow
then when you have the larger front bars put in a rear sway from a Cordoba chassis vehicle wider wheels
you can rebuild yourself put in plastic interliners they work real smooth
you can also put in front torsion bars from a late 70s donor expecially a wagon PC ot trailer tow
then when you have the larger front bars put in a rear sway from a Cordoba chassis vehicle wider wheels
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