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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / 1937 FORD CABRIOLET front spring,

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37RAGTOPMAN
05-27-2020 @ 8:06 AM
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hi V8 Members
I think I need a new front spring, it is 83 years old, and ride is getting rough,at least it seems so,
I went though the front end, king pins, alignment, new Firestone tires,
Were is the best place to buy a front spring, I know Eaton has them but $449.00 seems to me a little high ?
but maybe they are worth it. ?
CARPENTER does not sell them any more, they gave me EATON'S number,

any feedback welcome,THANKS,,, 1937 Ragtopman

ford38v8
05-27-2020 @ 9:54 AM
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Local spring shops can be more economical. Also, a rough ride is not always caused by weak springs. Your list of repair/replacements didn't include shocks, which often freeze up over time.

Alan

37RAGTOPMAN
05-27-2020 @ 10:45 AM
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hi Alan
I just installed NOS FORD shocks, everything is tight in front end,
I had a set of DELCO LOVEJOY shocks on the front, looks like they were made to go on FORDS,
maybe a accessory ?
, they worked but wanted to go back to originals,
many thanks for your repley.
1937 Ragtopman Ludolf Bierwas
I will see if I can locate a SPRING SHOP here in MAINE

kubes40
05-27-2020 @ 11:13 AM
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I'd suggest you locate a NOS spring. That will restore the designed height and riding characteristics of your vehicle.
Re-arcing is problematic and in my opinion, not worth the efforts.
An Eaton spring will fit but from my experience will not duplicate the designed features of the Ford (OEM) spring.

Are the perch pins in good condition?


Mike "Kube" Kubarth

37RAGTOPMAN
05-27-2020 @ 12:57 PM
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HI Mike kubes40
when I restored the car I replaced the shackles at that time and only put about 17,000 miles.
there should be no problem there,
I will have to make a few calls, or maybe someone has a nos FRONT 11 leaf ,
kicking around and not using they would SELL ME,
thanks for you help, 37Ragtopman Maine

kubes40
05-27-2020 @ 1:42 PM
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You might try Fred at Southside obsolete for a spring.

I'd installed NOS springs in my '36 roadster last year. It made a world of difference in the driving experience.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

This message was edited by kubes40 on 5-27-20 @ 1:43 PM

3w2
05-27-2020 @ 5:02 PM
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Or try Michael Driskell at Third Gen Automotive in McMinnville, TN for a NOS spring.

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