My new leaf springs are installed

[Zymurgy]

I had a nice productive afternoon. I got to my shop a little before noon and by 5:00 I had both of my new leaf springs installed. I only had one hitch on the removal. My U-bolts were on there really tight. The 1/2 inch drive impact wrench wouldn't loosen the bolts. My cousin has a new 3/4 inch drive and it took them right off.

I went for a 1 inch higher than factory. I measured before and after and my stance increased by 2 inches. I was really surprised how easily the new springs lined up. They went right into place on both side and every thing lined up perfectly.

By the way I measured the height difference on the front tires to the fenders and they didn’t change.

 

[Stormer]

Nice job. It doesn't look high in back for a 2" gain. I'm a little surprised.

I hope you're not getting any salt on that car. The weather here sucks right now.

 

[Zymurgy]

My cousin had just cleaned the 8 or 9 inches of snow out of the barnyard. I just pulled it out of the shop for a photo. No salt on the old girl.

I figured that the original springs had lost more than 1", but I like the new stance. I don't know when I'll get a chance to take it for a spin after all this snow we got.

Here is a picture of the old spring next to the new. I was surprised that there was actually more curve in the old spring with no load on it.

 

[polara71]

Nice!! A great upgrade you'll never regret. Looks great

 

[commando1]

The stance came out perfect. Nice upgrade.

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[detmatt]

Very nice, I can't wait to do mine. The top spring in mine is actually bent the opposite way before the rear hanger.

 

[1978 NYB]

The real satisfaction will be when you get to feel it on the rod. Looks great!

 

[bluefury361]

Very nice. I like the stance on her.
What's all that white stuff lying around on the ground.....?

 

[Stormer]

The real satisfaction will be when you get to feel it on the rod.

She said.......

 

[1978 NYB]

She said.......

LOL! ops:

 

[Zymurgy]

The real satisfaction will be when you get to feel it on the rod. Looks great!

A little Freudian slip.:yes:

 

[detmatt]

No I think maybe the Europeans are starting to get to him...

 

[1978 NYB]

Maybe a little.......

 

[cm23uoc]

He's been there; no bible belt for sure but no Playboy Mansion either. Lived with a very Christian American family for a while and there was a huge difference between the way the kids acted in the family and with their friends. Not that far apart, I don't think my influence spoiled them any more. ccasion14:

 

[1966-300]

Where did you get your springs? I have a 66 300 with original springs that could stand to be replaced. Just curious what it may cost?

 

[polara71]

rear springs with new hardware will cost no more than five hundred shipped to your door

 

[Zymurgy]

Where did you get your springs? I have a 66 300 with original springs that could stand to be replaced. Just curious what it may cost?

You might want to ask Polar71 where he got his springs I paid $700 springs, new hardware, bushings and shipping. I know steel has gone up in the last few years but if you can find them for $500 that sound good to me. I got mine from Eaton Detroit Springs. It was honestly the only place I could find springs for the '66. They are made in the US with US steel.

Did you ever find a set of front turn signal lense for your 300?

 

[1978 NYB]

You might want to ask Polar71 where he got his springs I paid $700 springs, new hardware, bushings and shipping. I know steel has gone up in the last few years but if you can find them for $500 that sound good to me. I got mine from Eaton Detroit Springs. It was honestly the only place I could find springs for the '66. They are made in the US with US steel.
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Good choice!

 

[polara71]

Really? $700.00, I hope I wasnt speaking out of turn then.

http://www.springsnthings.com/

 

[Zymurgy]

Really? $700.00, I hope I wasnt speaking out of turn then.

http://www.springsnthings.com/

I remember you mentioning this site when I was looking earlier. I didn't see the 300 listed the first time I checked them out, so I didn't look further, but I see they list Newport and New Yorker. I think when it is all said and done it will be about $700 too. I also paid an extra $40 for the "1 rise which they don't list on the price list.