Replacing leaf springs on 60 Olds
#1
Replacing leaf springs on 60 Olds
Hi,
Back end of my 60 convertible is lower than I would like and after examining the rear suspension on a lift today have decided it's time to replace the leaf springs. Can anyone recommend a supplier? Am not seeing much on Hemmings and they don't seem to carry the ones that go on my car.
Thanks,
Mark
Back end of my 60 convertible is lower than I would like and after examining the rear suspension on a lift today have decided it's time to replace the leaf springs. Can anyone recommend a supplier? Am not seeing much on Hemmings and they don't seem to carry the ones that go on my car.
Thanks,
Mark
#2
Fusick has them on page 57 of their "early Olds" catalog (#530).
http://www.fusick.com/catfile/Catalo...Layout%201.pdf
They're not cheap at $425 a pair. Just out of curiosity, have you tried a local spring shop? I wouldn't think that leaf springs have changed all that much through the years, and a local shop might be able to do something for you. Maybe I'm wrong, but if it were me, I'd probably make some calls before spending nearly half a grand.
You might try this place, too.
http://www.eatonsprings.com/
http://www.fusick.com/catfile/Catalo...Layout%201.pdf
They're not cheap at $425 a pair. Just out of curiosity, have you tried a local spring shop? I wouldn't think that leaf springs have changed all that much through the years, and a local shop might be able to do something for you. Maybe I'm wrong, but if it were me, I'd probably make some calls before spending nearly half a grand.
You might try this place, too.
http://www.eatonsprings.com/
Last edited by jaunty75; September 4th, 2010 at 07:34 PM.
#3
There used to be suspension shops around that could re-arch springs the re-temper them so they would maintain the new arch. Had this done to my 56 chev and a jeep I owned a number of years ago and it worked great. Might check for one in your area.
#4
I don't know if there are any shops in your area or not since I don't know where you are but I would for sure look at having them re-arched. We did that on my friend's 54 and it worked great. It is a lot cheaper, you have no freight (springs are heavy) and you don't get Chineseum steel.
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