Off-the-shelf rear coil springs

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Old August 7th, 2009, 10:48 AM
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Off-the-shelf rear coil springs

Okay, it's spring time!
I am interested in getting some off-the-shelf rear springs for my 72 Cutlass to replace the old originals.
I am upgrading to the stock firm-ride setup.
The current Gabrielle Hijacker shocks will be replace with Bilsteins.
The boxed control arms and sway bar will be added.
Ride height needs to remain at factory specs.

I have heard some positive comments on Moog.
I noticed many here use the Moog CC501 coils, which are variable rate.
The alternate is the Moog 5413 heavy duty constant rate.
--If any of you used these, please comment on them!
Is variable rate a good advantage? Is the HD ones too firm?

I notice Rockauto also has AC Delco springs also. I am assuming these are newly made, but are they really built to the same specs as the originals?
Heavy duty constant rate is part # 45H2013
They are a bit costly, also.
--Anyone used them??

I am aware of Fusick's custom made springs, but not sure if i want to shell out the high price when Moogs might work well also.

Richard, are you using Eibachs on the rear??
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Old August 7th, 2009, 11:45 AM
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I have the Moog HD on the rear purchased from Rock. Stock ride height and not to firm.
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Old August 7th, 2009, 11:52 AM
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You might also look at Kanter. They probably have springs for your car. Moog is a top quality manufacturer. As I recall, I used Moog ball joints on my 1964 98 many years ago.
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