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mikep · 03-03-2003, 01:29 AM

I'm trying to find good heavy duty rear leaf springs for my brothers 67 cougar and I'm not having any luck finding new springs. Anyone know of a supplier for new leaf springs?

cdowns · 03-03-2003, 02:29 AM

have you checked j.c.whitney??

jostrans68 · 03-03-2003, 02:29 AM

Rightway Spring In Tacoma .... they can make them and stock quite a Few.
ALL LISTINGS

Right Way Spring CO Inc
2545 South Jefferson Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-4022

Mike C · 03-03-2003, 03:24 PM

Eaton Detroit spring. They manufacture springs for just about everything. I have a set of their '69 Z/28 4 leaf springs that have been de-arched 1" by them. Nice stuff and a good price. They also will custom make u-bolts and have other spring accessories.

Brad · 03-04-2003, 03:14 PM

There are 2 shops in Portland that can get/make them. Let me know if you're still looking.

chaptr2 · 03-04-2003, 03:43 PM

I going to agree with jostrans68. If you can't find them new, I would go to Right Way spring. I have had some work done by them and they do quality stuff. They will only do stock, not lifts or lowering, but still worth it.

mikep · 03-04-2003, 04:21 PM

FYI I did a lot of shopping around and the absolute cheapest place to buy leaf springs is ESPO springs/ They have a website . www.espo.com.

For 5 leaf heavy duty leafs for a big block 68 cougar I paidthe wopping sum of $150. Thats half what everyone else wanted.

chaptr2 · 03-04-2003, 06:05 PM

Those are pretty good prices. Thanks for the website.

Mike C · 03-04-2003, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the link to those guys. Did you call Eaton/Detroit? I paid $145 for the pair of Z/28 leafs, but that was at least 3 years ago.

mikep · 03-04-2003, 08:52 PM

Eaton Detroit quoted me almost $400 !!!! They were the most expensive outfit I checked with.

03-03-2003, 01:29 AM	#1
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	OT Who carries leaf springs for cars I'm trying to find good heavy duty rear leaf springs for my brothers 67 cougar and I'm not having any luck finding new springs. Anyone know of a supplier for new leaf springs? __________________ No truck :-(

03-03-2003, 02:29 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	have you checked j.c.whitney?? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-03-2003, 02:29 AM	#3
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	Rightway Spring In Tacoma .... they can make them and stock quite a Few. ALL LISTINGS Right Way Spring CO Inc 2545 South Jefferson Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-4022 __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

03-03-2003, 03:24 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Eaton Detroit spring. They manufacture springs for just about everything. I have a set of their '69 Z/28 4 leaf springs that have been de-arched 1" by them. Nice stuff and a good price. They also will custom make u-bolts and have other spring accessories. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-04-2003, 03:14 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	There are 2 shops in Portland that can get/make them. Let me know if you're still looking. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-04-2003, 03:43 PM	#6
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	I going to agree with jostrans68. If you can't find them new, I would go to Right Way spring. I have had some work done by them and they do quality stuff. They will only do stock, not lifts or lowering, but still worth it. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

03-04-2003, 04:21 PM	#7
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	FYI I did a lot of shopping around and the absolute cheapest place to buy leaf springs is ESPO springs/ They have a website . www.espo.com. For 5 leaf heavy duty leafs for a big block 68 cougar I paidthe wopping sum of $150. Thats half what everyone else wanted. __________________ No truck :-(

03-04-2003, 06:05 PM	#8
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Those are pretty good prices. Thanks for the website. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

03-04-2003, 07:22 PM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Thanks for the link to those guys. Did you call Eaton/Detroit? I paid $145 for the pair of Z/28 leafs, but that was at least 3 years ago. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-04-2003, 08:52 PM	#10
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Eaton Detroit quoted me almost $400 !!!! They were the most expensive outfit I checked with. __________________ No truck :-(

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