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Old 02-19-2019, 01:00 PM   #1
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Does anyone have any experience with the Eaton Company in Detroit for springs? Or any other company?
I am looking to replace the front spring on my '37 coupe.
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Old 02-19-2019, 01:08 PM   #2
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I've heard Eaton is an excellent company with an excellent product. Also. check out Posie. Be sure the springs is the same width as your OEM spring, Also, buy new shackles.
http://www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com/...35_48_springs/
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Old 02-19-2019, 03:02 PM   #3
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I have always had them made local. Normally a 1 or 2 day deal and no shipping.

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Old 02-19-2019, 03:59 PM   #4
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Old 02-19-2019, 06:01 PM   #5
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Eaton Detroit Spring is dedicated to making springs to OE specs. For example, many early Mustang parts houses show 1 leaf spring part number for 65-67, but Eaton has all the variables for coupe, conv, fastback, GT, non GT, v8, 6 cyl, etc.
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Old 02-19-2019, 06:36 PM   #6
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I've bought two sets of springs from Eaton. Make sure you order over the telephone, because some applications need additional hardware replaced as well. They can let you know up front.



Great quality product. They take a little time, but worth it.
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Old 02-19-2019, 08:54 PM   #7
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Send a PM to kandrews70 to see if she still has a NOS front spring.
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Old 02-20-2019, 11:20 AM   #8
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Send a PM to kandrews70 to see if she still has a NOS front spring.
OK. How would I contact her?
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Old 02-20-2019, 09:07 PM   #9
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Use the Private Message feature in the upper right of the screen under your username. Address the message to her username.
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Old 02-20-2019, 09:30 PM   #10
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As a small tid but I have a Eaton 33/34 rear spring. It was very expensive but it is spot on!
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Old 02-20-2019, 10:19 PM   #11
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i would imagine a 32-34 rear spring would be very expensive to have made due to the double curve. i'll bet they could hardly figure out how to do it !
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Old 02-22-2019, 01:19 PM   #12
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OK. How would I contact her?
Zeke3 Thank you for the tip on Kathy Andrews. I purchased the spring I needed from her today.
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Old 02-22-2019, 02:04 PM   #13
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Glad to help, I bought one from her also.

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