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04-05-2010, 07:29 PM
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Coil springs
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. Don Stowers
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04-05-2010, 08:33 PM
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Re: Coil springs
I have gone directly to Eaton for GM springs...try that.
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04-05-2010, 09:41 PM
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Re: Coil springs
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. Paul
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04-05-2010, 09:48 PM
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Re: Coil springs
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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04-05-2010, 10:22 PM
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Re: Coil springs
Paul, where did you buy your new springs????
Don
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Don Stowers 66 GTO, Tri power, Fact. A/C, 4 speed 65 Corvette, L-76, Conv., Fact. A/C 63 Corvette SWC
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04-05-2010, 10:43 PM
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Re: Coil springs
Don
Coild came from Fusick Automotive Products a few yaears ago. I can find out where they source them from. Paul
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1971 W30 convert, triple green,second owner. 1971 W30 Convert, special order Rally red, completed 68 Camaro Z28,Corvette Bronze,Houndstooth 2016 Porsche Carerra Cab and 2021 C63S AMG ,modern fun. www.vancouverclassiccars.com
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04-06-2010, 01:08 AM
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Re: Coil springs
Rob, do they actually cut to exact GM specs accoding to spring # or is it more of a generic spring? I think what Don mentioned is now true of Eaton. I called them about some springs for my '69 Bel Air and what they read me back was not the correct spring for the engine and weight of my car. For the money they charge for their springs, it seemingly should be correct.
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04-06-2010, 01:12 AM
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Re: Coil springs
Mr. Stowers, Not sure if this place would have what you are looking for, but wanted to post another option.
http://www.springsnthings.com/
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04-06-2010, 01:16 AM
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Re: Coil springs
It's been a couple years ago, but iirc they had me fill out a sheet listing each & every option on my car...I hate the high-jacker look as well, and had seen their springs on other cars and they looked/sat great.
On Poncho stuff, a quick call to Scott Tiemann would absolutely guarantee a *correct* source.
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