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Kevin in NJ · 11-29-2016, 11:05 AM

When the springs are worn out, which is common, the car does not bounce much. It rides harsh. Two things happen with the springs. They get weak, usually the fronts are most affected. So the springs are sunk down. The other is the springs do not slide well between each other. This can be because of rust between the leaves, wear at the ends on the lower spring, and no lubrication between the leaves.

So you fix the springs, now the they bounce real good. The light body starts hopping and a nightmare to drive. Now you need shocks. You can get rebuilt originals, but you best buy from a known rebuilder. The repro originals tend to turn into decorations after a while. Your new options are the Stipe reproductions which are great but cost like $1000 (well worth it). Then there are some tube shock conversions that some work well supposedly, I have heard mix reviews about some of them.

11-29-2016, 11:05 AM	#15
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Introduction and Fordor Question When the springs are worn out, which is common, the car does not bounce much. It rides harsh. Two things happen with the springs. They get weak, usually the fronts are most affected. So the springs are sunk down. The other is the springs do not slide well between each other. This can be because of rust between the leaves, wear at the ends on the lower spring, and no lubrication between the leaves. So you fix the springs, now the they bounce real good. The light body starts hopping and a nightmare to drive. Now you need shocks. You can get rebuilt originals, but you best buy from a known rebuilder. The repro originals tend to turn into decorations after a while. Your new options are the Stipe reproductions which are great but cost like $1000 (well worth it). Then there are some tube shock conversions that some work well supposedly, I have heard mix reviews about some of them.