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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Front springs 70 cutlass used

Hey all need a set of springs shipped to 85737
Old Oct 1, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Johnny

i have some 72 350 springs you can have for shipping from mass

but FYI Moog springs from rock auto are $`75 ish shipped

pm if you want the springs
Old Oct 1, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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sounds good i dont want new ones because they will be too stiff.
do you know what the deal is with them?
how much you think we can get them shipped for?
also do you think i can get them in by just dropping the ball joint? or will they need to be compressed?
John
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Johnny

i have some 72 350 springs you can have for shipping from mass

but FYI Moog springs from rock auto are $`75 ish shipped

pm if you want the springs
Old Oct 1, 2015 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JOHNNYOLDS442
i dont want new ones because they will be too stiff.
Well that depends upon which springs you get. There are a LOT of different specs springs that will fit the same application, ranging from marshmallow soft to rock hard.
Old Oct 2, 2015 | 05:17 AM
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When I took them I did not use a compressor.

Ship to LI looks like $18
Old Oct 2, 2015 | 06:59 AM
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It's arizona 85737
did that car have ac?

sounds good when can you send them?


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When I to

ok them I did not use a compressor.

Ship to LI looks like $18

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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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ship to 85737 from mass is $33 by fedex ship monday or $42 UPS ship saturday LMK if your still interested

yes car had AC
Old Oct 3, 2015 | 06:48 AM
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I need non AC do you think the car will be too high?


OTE=RetroRanger;862619]ship to 85737 from mass is $33 by fedex ship monday or $42 UPS ship saturday LMK if your still interested

yes car had AC[/QUOTE]
Old Oct 3, 2015 | 06:57 AM
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Hard to say how it will be on your car but I changed them out because the car was low in front w these springs
Old Oct 3, 2015 | 07:06 AM
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Mine are wasted, wondering if I should just get the stock height ones, but I also want an easy install so used ones might be the way to go! Hmm??

OTE=RetroRanger;862801]Hard to say how it will be on your car but I changed them out because the car was low in front w these springs[/QUOTE]
Old Oct 3, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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I live in Glendale and have a few sets to choose from, also another lot in Sierra Vista 65 miles southwest of Tucson that has more. Just in case your not sure, price would be $30.00 pair.
Old Oct 3, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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To do them easily you need to unbolt the sway bar links, the lower ball joints and outer tie rods, remove front shocks. Of course the normal jack up the car put it on safe jack stands and then use a spring compressor and when you put it back together you will have to use a floor jack or similar to jack up the lower control arms to reconnect the ball joints. It is about a 2-3 hour job, If you don't have all the tools some can be borrowed or rented at many parts stores. If you were local I would help you. I wonder if someone on this site is close that can help you?

Due to the amount of work I really recommend new springs. I also recommend an alignment be done after.

hope this helps
Larry
Old Oct 3, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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spring shot collapse

shot of spring collapsed
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 11:44 PM
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For the three extra bucks id rather just get the ones from retro thanks~
thanks CO! got them



Originally Posted by AzChevs
I live in Glendale and have a few sets to choose from, also another lot in Sierra Vista 65 miles southwest of Tucson that has more. Just in case your not sure, price would be $30.00 pair.

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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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Spring install WHEW!!!

Well the springs are done!
looks like a good height as expected , No spring compressor needed.
that spring was Toast!
just brute strenth and leverage!
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