OldDad67 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 thanks for that link looks like they go b ack to 1942... i have a mom and pop auto parts place ill check ,,and just found a not to far away spring shop been there near 100 years,, my next day off on a busniess day ill be calling them,,, now here is a pic i took of my front end,,,DOES any one know, if this is some sort of old trick,,,,of some ones useless idea,,,,, look at the rubber hose zip tied around the ends of the mounting pins and the lower control arms at the bushings,,,, my guess was to keep the grease from making a mess,,,any info would be good t o hear thanks in adavance,,, Looks like someone tried to keep the dirt and grime out of the parts. The original dust seals look very close to that minus the zip ties of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Looks like someone tried to keep the dirt and grime out of the parts. The original dust seals look very close to that minus the zip ties of course. this comming week on my day off i plan to cut the zip ties and have a loook,,,also hoping to take one side apart see whats good whats bad,,,crosssing my fingers,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Spring Specialties does springs. I just put mine in and the car handles absolutely perfectly. I specified a 10% greater spring rate over the stock springs. ken Edited March 29, 2014 by Lumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 thanks for the reply i didnt get back on the forum till now,,work rotating 12 hour shift,,,after close inspection,,most suspension parts are in great shape except for the original cut coil springs,,, so i orderd new coils from eaton,,,stock spec,,,im hoping they will be ok,,,and dropped up rights and shock kit from fat man,,, replacing the upper and lower outer bushings and pins,,,any suggestions on getting a new full size coil back in there ?? any problems?? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I just did Lumpy and there was no problem getting the springs in and out. Almost felt guilty it was so easy. Almost. ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 There isa spring repair center in Eddystone, PA which is near I-95 and 476 Near Chester PA. for the guys in the greater Philadelphia/Souther NJ and Wilmington Delware area. Here is the info: Chester Spring Works 1919 Chester Pike Eddystone, PA 19022-1338 Phone 610-876-8318 Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_m Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 im running the moog cc850 (ford aerostar) coils with 1.5 coils cut off up front. also running c10 shocks with homemade relocation brackets and i made new sway bar bushings out of a block of rubber. (if anyone is wondering the rear is 3" blocks with a couple leafs pulled out of the leafpack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 im running the moog cc850 (ford aerostar) coils with 1.5 coils cut off up front. also running c10 shocks with homemade relocation brackets and i made new sway bar bushings out of a block of rubber. (if anyone is wondering the rear is 3" blocks with a couple leafs pulled out of the leafpack) Sits nice.....the shock relocation bracket looks like 1 from a HAMB tech thread a while back. Watch your scrub line in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_m Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Sits nice.....the shock relocation bracket looks like 1 from a HAMB tech thread a while back. Watch your scrub line in the rear. i took the hamb template and modified them....straight lines on the bracket, not curved. also is welded to side and top of frame rail instead of just the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Sits nice.....the shock relocation bracket looks like 1 from a HAMB tech thread a while back. Watch your scrub line in the rear. car looks kool shock bracket looks great,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I just did Lumpy and there was no problem getting the springs in and out. Almost felt guilty it was so easy. Almost. ken. did you use a spring compressor or just a floor jack ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwothree Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Derek M.........what shock are you using? How's it ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Just a block of wood and a bottle jack. On the driver's side I had my son help me line the bolts up as I raised the lower a-arm, but he was busy when I got to the passenger side, so I found I was able to just use my foot and leg to position it as I raised it with the jack. ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Just a block of wood and a bottle jack. On the driver's side I had my son help me line the bolts up as I raised the lower a-arm, but he was busy when I got to the passenger side, so I found I was able to just use my foot and leg to position it as I raised it with the jack. ken. aaah the old foot and leg trick,,lol i think we can get it done with no problems i have a few jacks,,,,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Not a problem, lower A-arm swings way down, and the springs just come right out, lots of room. k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_m Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Ptwothree, they are c10 shocks. (71) I haven't driven it yet, getting the car registered this friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_m Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Just wanted to reply again to say that I have driven the car, did about 75 miles today. Very happy with how it rides with the trimmed aero star(Moog) coils and c10 (monroe) shocks in the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Sounds good to go! Enjoy. ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nates1947 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hey all...I'm going to bring this thread back from the dead with a stupid tech question. I started to swap my springs last night using the Aerostar conversion. I however did not read here first so I seperated my spindle from the top bolt not the bottom...My question is actually related to the re-assembly. This is my first time doing a job like this on a car without ball joints. I'm trying to find some type of torque spec for the upper "spindle bolt" (I'm betting there is a better term but that's what I'm calling it for now). I will try to attach pictures. My concern is over torquing the bolt side being that it threads through the upper control arm. Anyone out there have some helpful suggestions? Thanks in advance! -Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt jordan Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I have a 48 Plymouth that I installed fatman droped uprights.i also had cut the springs now car sets so low I cant turn the wheels. can eny one give me wire size, length, and size of stock springs for 48 Plymouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt jordan Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I have a 48 Plymouth that I installed fatman droped uprights.i also had cut the springs now car sets so low I cant turn the wheels. can eny one give me wire size, length, and size of stock springs for 48 Plymouth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 you can get the stock coil spring specs from EATON spring in michigan,,,I installed the fat man dropped up rights and new stock spec coils from eaton,and i had to go to a shorter tire, i can just imagine how low your car sits with cut coils,,,and if you could steeer im sure you wouldnt like the ride quality,,, with m y dropped uprights and new stock spec coil springs,and the upper shock mount moved to the frame it rides and handles much bettter,, now all i need is a front sway bar,,,ill post a pic of how it sits now,,,my car is the blue car in pic,,,the lighter color car is a 40 plymouth,with stock front end ride height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plyroadking Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hey all...I'm going to bring this thread back from the dead with a stupid tech question. I started to swap my springs last night using the Aerostar conversion. I however did not read here first so I seperated my spindle from the top bolt not the bottom...My question is actually related to the re-assembly. This is my first time doing a job like this on a car without ball joints. I'm trying to find some type of torque spec for the upper "spindle bolt" (I'm betting there is a better term but that's what I'm calling it for now). I will try to attach pictures. My concern is over torquing the bolt side being that it threads through the upper control arm. Anyone out there have some helpful suggestions? 2015-05-12 08_27_02-Microsoft Office 2010.jpg 2015-05-12 08_27_52-Microsoft Office 2010.jpg Thanks in advance! -Nate Nate, I believe that is what you turn to adjust the camber. The spindle should clamp on it so you don't have to torque it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I've read this entire thread and others looking for the height of the front suspension coils free standing. Mine are 13.5 inches. Do they compress over the years and do they loose some of their tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 eaton spring in detroit will be able to tell you the real stock spring size then you can figure out if your have compressed a little or not 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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