Leaf springs

2bluesweptlines · Post by **2bluesweptlines** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:47 pm

The springs on my '64 D100 are sagging somewhat. I've looked at Eaton springs-they look good and quality, but are pretty pricey. Anyone know of where I can get a full set of leafs for my truck?
Or, has anyone had luck with re-arching springs? I've heard it works well sometimes, but usually does not last that long.
Thanks

Rodger · Post by **Rodger** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:17 pm

Band aid repairs to the rear spgs will mean that you will be under the rear doing it again before the mufflers get old.

Uncle Rodger & Aunt Gabby
COS

Jeffc · Post by **Jeffc** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:20 pm

I replaced the mains on my 62, rearched the rest of
the pack, took about a year before it stopped riding
like a pogo stick and broke in.....

dylansd100 · Post by **dylansd100** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:54 pm

I would try to find a donor car with good springs and just use those. it would be alot cheaper

Post by **Hobcobble** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:46 pm

dylansd100 wrote:I would try to find a donor car with good springs and just use those. it would be alot cheaper

Sometimes you luck out in doing this.... Sometimes....
you just "inherit" someone else's problem

John

nfury8 · Post by **nfury8** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:54 am

Someone here posted about a company in St. Louis a couple months ago. I called them at that time and was impressed and planned on using them. Then I got side tracked and now forgot the name. Hopefully they will chime back in, I still need springs!

Post by **Hobcobble** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:02 am

nfury8 wrote:Someone here posted about a company in St. Louis a couple months ago. I called them at that time and was impressed and planned on using them. Then I got side tracked and now forgot the name. Hopefully they will chime back in, I still need springs!

These folks aren't in St.Louis but they're reputable...
http://www.eatonspring.com
John

JJ · Post by JJ » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:44 pm

I can't say enough good about Eaton Springs. You get what you pay for and these fit like a glove and the ride is great. Pretty fast delivery and very nice folks to deal with. Well worth the money spent

2bluesweptlines · Post by **2bluesweptlines** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:01 pm

That's what I've heard. I called them about a year ago asking about a set of springs for my truck. They will make anything you want. I wanted springs to fit my truck that were 3/4 ton springs, even though I have a D100. I also wanted a 2-3" lift, and they could do that too. While they were not cheap, they seem like very good people and like they know what they are doing.

CLIFF · Post by **CLIFF** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:06 pm

Yes St Louis Spring Company is there name and there in St Louis, Missouri. I can get there number or the operator for St Louis directory can get it for you. They have been in business for like 60 years I think. I had them make me a front set with 3 inch drop in them for my 67 D100 for $75 a piece! They are a 4 leaf pack. They also told me that after I swap in the 440 that they could add leafs to get the ride height were I want it. These are brand new springs not rearched oldies. Prices are right.

TimLG · Post by **TimLG** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:03 pm

I put helper springs on my 64 D100. $120, 3 hours, lifted my truck back up to original height and maybe a tad higher. Bought the Rough Country kits from JC Whitney http://www.jcw.com rides a bit stiff, more like a 3/4 TON.