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I'm looking for any suggestions/tips for sourcing replacement front coils on my GTO. Most of the aftermarket stuff has gone pretty generic over the years and tend to set to high. Eaton spring has stopped offering all the different variations and their stuff now seems to be suspect.
Has anyone tried Coil Spring Specialties out of St. Marys, Kansas? They are offering a product that they claim is designed for actual OE ride height based on vehicle options vs. the generic replacement springs.
Any and all help would be appreciated.

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I have gone directly to Eaton for GM springs...try that.
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I just put new coils in my 66 442 W30, The car had the originals. Thhe front and back end came up a fair amount but stayed level. i am hoping for some settling over the summer.
I noticed the diameter of the old springs was thicker than the diameter of the new ones.

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Don,

I am about an hour and a half away from St. Mary's. Let me know if you need any help.


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Paul, where did you buy your new springs????

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Coild came from Fusick Automotive Products a few yaears ago. I can find out where they source them from.

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Coil Spring Specialties...out in Kansas somewhere. I've used them in the past on a recommendation from Dan Jensen, and I'll use them again.
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I know where you can get a 'smokin' deal' on a pair that are on the front of a '69 Camaro out in the Seattle area...maybe they'll fit!
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