Hi Paul!
I have had very good luck with having the stock
springs re-arced. I didn't want stiffer springs, but
wanted them lowered. My request was that they both be
even (my car was sagging to the left) and that they
lower the rear end by 1/2". It cam out exactly like I
requested - measured the before and after on both
sides. Amazing that they can de-arc them as well.
They took them apart, removed rust, rebushed them,
repainted them, and added new U-bolts. They look brand
new. $292 plus tax. If you are in the Seattle area,
the company is called Craig Auto Springs and came
recommended by classic car shops and owners. It's
been almost two years now and they are still even.
Hope that helps!
Scott.
--- Keith0alan@aol.com wrote:
> Paul,
>
> J.C.Whitney has some coil springs that clamp to
> the outside of the
> shock. I am using the lightest ones (750lb, I think)
> and they work great. Also you
> can get overload leaf springs that bolt to the
> original springs. One of the
> other guys here in town is using them with good
> results. We both went to the
> repair manual, looked up the rear bumper height and
> adjusted accordingly.
>
> keith
>
>
>
> In a message dated 3/18/2005 6:01:28 A.M. Pacific
> Standard Time,
> 9laser3@bright.net writes:
>
> My '69 1600 is beginning to show it's age with a bit
> of sagging in the
> rear end. The shocks are fairly new KYBs. The
> leaf springs are almost
> level to the ground behind the axel and before you
> ask, that's with out my
> bulk in the driver's seat! I'm looking for some
> inexpensive ways to get
> back some of that youthful bounce. And I'd rather
> not flip the back
> shackles.
>
> TIA,
> Paul Kort
> Ohio
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