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Fordestes · 08-27-2023, 03:20 PM

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.

Oldbluoval · 08-27-2023, 04:55 PM

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

Oldgearz · 08-27-2023, 05:17 PM

I believe the suppliers catologs will tell you if their bearings are Timken. When I bought them they came in Timken boxes.

Wello · 08-27-2023, 07:36 PM

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…….

Rusty30roadster · 08-27-2023, 08:50 PM

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

AYooperA · 08-27-2023, 09:27 PM

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Just recently received my front spring from Detroit Eaton. Haven’t installed but is USA made and looks quality made. Sent me emails as it progressed through the manufacturing process.

bobbader · 08-28-2023, 07:31 AM

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.

Fullraceflathead · 08-28-2023, 07:31 AM

That looks very well made to me glad to know it's USA made!

WHN · 08-28-2023, 11:38 AM

Looks great! You can definitely see the difference.

New springs will really change you cars ride and handling.

Enjoy.

Russell Reay · 08-28-2023, 11:42 AM

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.

DJ S · 08-28-2023, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Reay

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.

Travis Cook has retired and is no longer producing springs.

Oldbluoval · 08-28-2023, 12:14 PM

RR…
U may be talking about Aspring.Travis Cook. If so, he retired

Gene F · 08-28-2023, 01:01 PM

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.

08-27-2023, 03:20 PM	#1
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	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.

08-27-2023, 04:55 PM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	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

08-27-2023, 05:17 PM	#3
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	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.

08-27-2023, 07:36 PM	#4
Wello Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Paradise, CA Posts: 97	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……. __________________ "If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem"

08-27-2023, 08:50 PM	#5
Rusty30roadster Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 97	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

08-28-2023, 07:31 AM	#7
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 271	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.

08-28-2023, 07:31 AM	#8
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Re: front spring where to buy ? That looks very well made to me glad to know it's USA made! __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

08-28-2023, 11:38 AM	#9
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,824	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
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 336	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.

08-28-2023, 12:14 PM	#12
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	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
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	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.