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Adam/Mill Valley CA · 10-22-2025, 03:10 PM

The front spring on my '36 pickup, which is stock, has lost its arch on one side, and is drooping pretty severely. This is a used spring I got to replace the original spring, which had one leaf removed by the prior owner. Am I better off trying to get this spring re-arched (although I'm not sure exactly who does that),finding another good used spring, or getting a new one from Eaton spring?
Thanks for any advice.

Adam

flatford8 · 10-22-2025, 03:19 PM

If you want this to be the last time you change it……get a new one…..if you don’t mind the chance of having to do it again….try the other options you listed……..Mark

Kube · 10-22-2025, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam/Mill Valley CA

The front spring on my '36 pickup, which is stock, has lost its arch on one side, and is drooping pretty severely. This is a used spring I got to replace the original spring, which had one leaf removed by the prior owner. Am I better off trying to get this spring re-arched (although I'm not sure exactly who does that),finding another good used spring, or getting a new one from Eaton spring?
Thanks for any advice.

Adam

New, without question.

51504bat · 10-22-2025, 07:01 PM

Fred at Southside Obsolete - barnfind08 might have a NOS one
SOUTHSIDE OBSOLETE – Your Site For Obsolete Ford Parts

Adam/Mill Valley CA · 10-23-2025, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the responses, have made enquiries to Eaton Spring and So. Side Obsolete

Adam

RalphG · 10-23-2025, 01:36 PM

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Not a Ford but I did have good luck with re-arching the front springs on an IH Loadstar that had seriously overloaded and sagging almost bent flat. The spring shop also added a leaf. 35 years later it is still sitting up and looking good.

Lawrie · 10-23-2025, 06:13 PM

I would second Eaton spring
Just got a set for my 34 from them
They are very easy and professional to deal with
They told me up to 6 weeks ,took 3 untill they arived in my home , and that's Australia
They look Very nice
Lawrie

Adam/Mill Valley CA · 10-24-2025, 08:05 AM

Lawrie, that's good to know-Mike from Eaton Spring told me 4 weeks lead time. RalphG, I did find several local places that do re-arching, but I think I'll try to go "new" if possible-I'd really like this to be the last time I have to do this, at my age (78).
Still waiting to hear if South Side Obsolete has anything.
Adam

10-22-2025, 03:10 PM	#1
Adam/Mill Valley CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,CA Posts: 310	Question for suspension/spring experts The front spring on my '36 pickup, which is stock, has lost its arch on one side, and is drooping pretty severely. This is a used spring I got to replace the original spring, which had one leaf removed by the prior owner. Am I better off trying to get this spring re-arched (although I'm not sure exactly who does that),finding another good used spring, or getting a new one from Eaton spring? Thanks for any advice. Adam __________________ 1936 pickup, stock, black 1965 Mustang coupe 289/4bbl, black/red 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 coupe, dark red/tan 1970 911E 2.2 litre dark blue/black 1968 BMW R50/2 US, black (m'cycle) 1967 Triumph TR6R , sea foam/cream (m'cycle) 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 red (m'cycle) 1974 Honda CB750 red (m'cycle) 2000 Kawasaki W650 blue/silver (m'cycle)

10-22-2025, 03:19 PM	#2
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 3,024	Re: Question for suspension/spring experts If you want this to be the last time you change it……get a new one…..if you don’t mind the chance of having to do it again….try the other options you listed……..Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver…RIP

10-22-2025, 07:01 PM	#4
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,558	Re: Question for suspension/spring experts Fred at Southside Obsolete - barnfind08 might have a NOS one SOUTHSIDE OBSOLETE – Your Site For Obsolete Ford Parts __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

10-23-2025, 11:42 AM	#5
Adam/Mill Valley CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,CA Posts: 310	Re: Question for suspension/spring experts Thanks for the responses, have made enquiries to Eaton Spring and So. Side Obsolete Adam __________________ 1936 pickup, stock, black 1965 Mustang coupe 289/4bbl, black/red 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 coupe, dark red/tan 1970 911E 2.2 litre dark blue/black 1968 BMW R50/2 US, black (m'cycle) 1967 Triumph TR6R , sea foam/cream (m'cycle) 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 red (m'cycle) 1974 Honda CB750 red (m'cycle) 2000 Kawasaki W650 blue/silver (m'cycle)

10-23-2025, 01:36 PM	#6
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,619	Re: Question for suspension/spring experts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not a Ford but I did have good luck with re-arching the front springs on an IH Loadstar that had seriously overloaded and sagging almost bent flat. The spring shop also added a leaf. 35 years later it is still sitting up and looking good. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

10-23-2025, 06:13 PM	#7
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,728	Re: Question for suspension/spring experts I would second Eaton spring Just got a set for my 34 from them They are very easy and professional to deal with They told me up to 6 weeks ,took 3 untill they arived in my home , and that's Australia They look Very nice Lawrie

10-24-2025, 08:05 AM	#8
Adam/Mill Valley CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,CA Posts: 310	Re: Question for suspension/spring experts Lawrie, that's good to know-Mike from Eaton Spring told me 4 weeks lead time. RalphG, I did find several local places that do re-arching, but I think I'll try to go "new" if possible-I'd really like this to be the last time I have to do this, at my age (78). Still waiting to hear if South Side Obsolete has anything. Adam __________________ 1936 pickup, stock, black 1965 Mustang coupe 289/4bbl, black/red 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 coupe, dark red/tan 1970 911E 2.2 litre dark blue/black 1968 BMW R50/2 US, black (m'cycle) 1967 Triumph TR6R , sea foam/cream (m'cycle) 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 red (m'cycle) 1974 Honda CB750 red (m'cycle) 2000 Kawasaki W650 blue/silver (m'cycle)