EATON Detroit Spring

The leading manufacturer of leaf and coil springs for the street rod and restoration automotive industries

We Help Maintain American Icons by Manufacturing Leaf and Coil Springs Right Here in America

Phone: 1 (313) 963-3839
Fax: 1 (313) 963-7047

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      We have been manufacturing springs for American vehicles for over 80 years. Our process and expertise has been continuously refined and improved over the century and our Spring Tech section reflects some of that specialty knowledge.

      Browse our many articles, watch videos produced in partnership with AutoRestoMod, and learn all about your spring suspension here.

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MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Products
    • Suspension Parts
      • Leaf Springs
      • Coil Springs
      • Shocks
      • Attaching Parts And Hardware
      • Installation Kits
      • Leaf Spring Shackle Replacement Kits & Parts
    • Street Rod Suspension Parts
      • Mustang II Front End Springs
      • 48 Inch Truck Springs
    • Allstate - Chrysler
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      • Bricklin
      • Buick
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  • Spring Tech
    • Learn About Leaf & Coil Springs
      • Spring Tech Articles
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      • Spring Tech Videos
      • Featured Elsewhere
      • EATON Detroit Spring Podcast
      • Buy Ford Manuals
    • Spring Tech 101

      We have been manufacturing springs for American vehicles for over 80 years. Our process and expertise has been continuously refined and improved over the century and our Spring Tech section reflects some of that specialty knowledge.

      Browse our many articles, watch videos produced in partnership with AutoRestoMod, and learn all about your spring suspension here.

    • Browse By Topic
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    • About EATON Detroit Spring
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Spring Tech, One Minute At A Time

All About Ride Height in Leaf & Coil Spring Vehicles

How To Install (And Remove) Your Leaf Springs

Powder Coating Vs Painting Leaf Springs

Tools You’ll Need When Improving Your Car

Changing Coil Springs? Always Use A Coil Spring Compressor

Five Reasons Car Springs Break

A Few Tips For Installing Front Coil Springs

What’s The Difference Between Oversteer and Understeer?

When Is It Time To Replace My Vehicle’s Springs?

Should Leaf Springs Be Smiling or Frowning?

Car Terms That Shouldn’t Require An Explanation

How To Measure U-Bolts For Your Leaf Springs

Why Lowering and Lifting Blocks Can Cause Axle Wind-Up

Torque Your Leaf Springs U-bolts Properly

The Importance of Leaf Spring Centerbolts

How To Fix Squeaking Leaf Springs

How To Interpret Ford Part Numbers

The Most Common Automotive Body Styles

Measuring Leaf Spring Free Arch

What is Spring Rate? And How Does It Effect My Ride?

Rubber Vs. Urethane Suspension Bushings

Finishing Your Spring Install

Installing New Springs Is Like Putting On New Shoes

Vibrations After Installing New Springs?

Got Driveline Vibration? Check Your U-Bolts

Which Direction Should Leaf Springs Be Bowed?

How Leaf Spring Lowering Blocks Cause Axle Wind Up

Measuring Ride Height Drop From Reversing Leaf Spring Eyes

How To Fix Squeaking Leaf Springs

Rebound Clips Group Leaves To Make Them Stronger Together

All About Leaf Spring Centerbolts

The Difference Between Standard & Heavy Duty Springs

The Cars of Cuba – Cienfuegos

The Cars of Santiago, Cuba

We Make Springs For Launch Pads, Tackling Dummies, and Wienermobiles Too

When To Replace Your Springs

Get Your U-Bolt Torque Right

Why Shot Peening Is Important For Your Leaf and Coil Springs

How To Get Original Brochures For Your Classic Car for Free

How To Properly Torque Your Leaf Spring’s U-Bolts

Do Lowered Cars Have Stiffer Rides?

The Danger of Improperly Chromed Springs

Why Do My New Coil Springs Fall Out?

Dennis Gage on Getting American Made Springs

Five Keys To A Good Leaf Spring Suspension

Selecting Mustang II Springs For Your Street Rod

Why Unfinished Vehicles Tend To Sit Too High

Mike Eaton Interviewed on Sam’s Garage

Installing Model A Leaf Springs

How To Readjust Tip Inserts Into Place

Always Use Coil Spring Compressors When Installing Coil Springs

The Difference Between Important Spring Terms

Three Types of Leaf Spring

Calculating Spring Rate

Leaf Spring Ends And Hysteresis

Cutting Coils Springs

Coil Spring Ends

How To Paint Leaf Springs

Measuring Ride Height – Don’t Use A Jack Stand

How Easy Changing Leaf Springs Really Is

How To Reinstall A Rear Leaf Spring

How To Remove A Leaf Spring

What Are Tip Inserts Used For In Leaf Springs?

How To Use The Ordering Form

How To Order Leaf and Coil Springs Online

How To Measure Leaf Spring U-Bolts

How To Measure Shocks

Different Types of Mounts on Shocks

Different Shocks for Classic Cars

How Coil Springs Are Made

How We Make Our Leaf Springs (6 Minute Video)

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