Unaltered front springs for 1968 442

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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 06:17 AM
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Unaltered front springs for 1968 442 (Bought New)

As the title suggests, I'm looking for a good set of unaltered (not cut down or heated and collapsed) front springs for a 1968 4-4-2.
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Dave


Disregard, I broke down and bought a new set!!!

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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 05:09 AM
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Question Unaltered front springs for 1968 442

Are you looking for 47 year old oem springs? If so, does the vehicle have a/c?
Are your springs "altered" and that's why you want originals? I'm sorry for all the questions; but, it would help to know what you're trying to achieve. Thanks, Bob.

I may also have the jack in the post above.

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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 05:41 AM
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Thanks Bob.
Car originally had A/C but for some reason during resto-mod (can't call it restoration) was removed. I am reinstalling that too.
I noticed the stance looked good but also noticed the headers have taken quite a pounding. While I was underneath last weekend I noticed some aluminum twist in spring spacers. So, my guess is the original springs were either cut down or heated and compressed to get a lower stance. And since there are twist-in spacers, they must have gone too far in the lowering.
So, my intention is getting it back to the proper height and ride. I have new shocks to install but I suspect the biggest issue is the altered springs.
Old Aug 18, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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Check Moog springs, there pretty cheap.
Old Aug 18, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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Will do, thanks.
Old Aug 23, 2015 | 08:08 PM
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I have a set that came out of my 68 vert w/air, I bought lowered ones,still need these?
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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How much lowered did you get and do you have before & after pics you can share? I just placed an order for 1" lowered springs. Hope that will give me the right height and the ride sure should be better.
Thanks!!!
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I bought coil over QA1 that are adjustable , maybe 1inch lower.These are high but they have adjustable ride, they are great .I would recommend them to anyone.
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