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08-27-2023, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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front spring where to buy ?
I am needing to replace my front spring and perches on my 30 coupe, where can I buy the best quality spring and what are the best spring perches to buy , I see the spring perches listed as U.S.A manufacture and Import, also I see springs on e bay listed for $129.00 new, are the $129.00 springs worth installing on a frequent driver ? also who has the best quality front wheel bearings? I am considering trying an industrial bearing supplier for name brand bearings but the availability of quality Bearings from one of our Model A suppliers may be the best bet, what bearing do you all use ? Thanks.
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08-27-2023, 04:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
Do a search but….don’t buy on eBay
I think Eaton Spring in MI is the best going these days. Call Don Snyder, he’ll tell you if theirs are USA |
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08-27-2023, 05:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
I believe the suppliers catologs will tell you if their bearings are Timken. When I bought them they came in Timken boxes.
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08-27-2023, 07:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
I just ordered a front spring from Eaton-Detroit. Took about two weeks to receive it. It’s not on my Tudor yet but it looks like a very well made quality spring. All the regular vendors were out of stock.
The Timken wheel bearings I bought a couple of months ago were all in Timken boxes yet were manufactured outside the USA. They fit fine. We’ll see how they last…….
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08-27-2023, 08:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
Check speedway, I put a posie super slide on my 1930 - great spring at a great price. NOTE: it’s likely your “made in USA” springs are made from imported steel. The posie is Made in USA but the steel origin is not declared
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08-27-2023, 09:27 PM | #6 |
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08-28-2023, 07:31 AM | #7 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
Timken bearings are of the best quality no matter where they are manufactured. There are off-brand Chinese products out there. Go for Timken every time.
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08-28-2023, 07:31 AM | #8 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
That looks very well made to me glad to know it's USA made!
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08-28-2023, 11:38 AM | #9 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
Looks great! You can definitely see the difference.
New springs will really change you cars ride and handling. Enjoy. |
08-28-2023, 11:42 AM | #10 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
I got mine from Model T Springs--or similar name- from CT. Advertised as US made. Looked good, and fit good, but car isn't road-ready yet.
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08-28-2023, 12:13 PM | #11 |
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08-28-2023, 12:14 PM | #12 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
RR…
U may be talking about Aspring.Travis Cook. If so, he retired |
08-28-2023, 01:01 PM | #13 |
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Re: front spring where to buy ?
I got mine at Snyders. Changed it using a floor jack, jackstand, and a couple small sections of 2 x 4s, and a hammer. Didn't take long at all. Made a big difference. Mine kept cracking leaves into, and that is why I changed it.
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