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    • We Manufacture Leaf & Coil Springs For...

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    • 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.

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Leaf Spring Tech Articles, Videos, and More

Since 1937, we have manufactured leaf springs for the automotive industry, restorations, street rods, NASA, and even Oscar Meyer Wienermobiles. If you have a question about leaf springs, odds are we answered it below or would be happy to help.

Browse dozens of tech articles, videos, and answered questions from our Ask The Spring Guru page.

’69 Camaro Stock Leaf Count: Only Three Plates?

Mike, I have a 1969 Camaro with a 350, and a 4 speed. It has multi leaf springs but I only count 3 plates. I want to order from you new springs should I order 4 leaf heavy duty OR 5 leaf standard? I want the car to be close to its stock stances. John […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs

Leaf Springs Changing Wheelbase

Mike, I had new rear mono leafs installed on my 1967 Camaro Convertible and the result is my wheelbase is now 1.25″ shorter. I had ordered (not from you guys unfortunately) leaf springs, could I have received the wrong ones? Do you have the measurements of your/the proper monos that I can compare against? I […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs

1969 Camaro Mono to Multi Leaf Conversion

Mike, I have a 69 Camaro coupe with monoleaf rear springs. Would like to convert them over to 4 leaf springs and would like to know if your conversion kit will work and not have any gaps in-between the shock plate and the spring perch ? And does it require the rubber pads? Thanks, Steve […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs

Corvette Rear, Steel Spring Rearching and Fiberglass

Q -Mike, Hope you can give me some direction here. I have an ’81 Corvette that has one side lower than the other in the rear. The local shop replaced the rear tie bolts, but it still is tilting to one side. They think it is the leaf spring and recommends I replace it with […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs, Restoration

We Help You Pick The Right Springs: 1971 Trans Am Leaf Spring

Mike, I am currently restoring a 1971 TA. I plan on replacing the rear springs but am having difficulty determining which ones are correct for my car. First off, all 1971 TAs came with the 455HO motor and F60x15 tires. When I do a search on your website using “Trans Am” under body style, the […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs

Is There A Trade Off Between Comfort and Handling? (Also, Diagnosing a Leaning Bonneville)

Q – I’m interested in new springs for my 64 Bonneville. I bought new springs from XYZ Company 2 years ago and I’m not happy with the results. When I was having them installed the mechanic said one of the rear springs was bad so I got a replacement. I wanted a pair, but they […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Coil Springs, Leaf Springs, Ride Height & Stance

Adding Leaves Vs Rearching or Replacing Leaf Spring

Mike, The car in question is a 1954 Studebaker Champion Regal 4-door, six cylinder 169 engine. I would like to raise the back of the car 1 to 2″, and I am considering adding a leaf on each side since I have to pull the rear springs off anyway for some work. – Ron Ron, […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Ride Height & Stance

If Not Rear Springs, What Causes A Leaning GTO?

Mike, I purchased a set of new rear springs from you for my 1967 GTO and when I put them in the car leaned to the driver’s side about 3/4 of an Inch. The lean was there with the old springs but I thought the new springs would level it out. I even switched the […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Coil Springs, Leaf Springs, Restoration, Ride Height & Stance

Replacement Springs For Splitting A Wishbone

Mike, I would like to inquire about a front spring for a 1937 Ford Coupe, at this time it has an original front spring. I would like to know what my options might be. From a single spring, to a reverse eye spring, or anything else you may suggest. Let me give you a little […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Custom Designing Springs, Leaf Springs, Manufacturing Springs, Replacing Springs

Axle Wrap Cause And Fix

Fixing and understanding axle wrap

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Custom Designing Springs, Leaf Springs, Manufacturing Springs

Do Heavy Duty Springs For ’63 Galaxies Change Ride Height?

Hello, I have a question about 1963 Ford Galaxie rear leaf springs. I was told that a 1963 Galaxie with 6 leaf spring packs sits 3 Inches lower than a car with 5 leaf spring packs. Do you agree with this? Thank you for your time, -Cliff Cliff, The one who is spreading this information […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Restoration, Ride Height & Stance

Corvette Spring Pricing for OEM Quality Springs

Why are EATON Corvette springs more expensive than others?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Manufacturing Springs

Drilling a Spring Will Damage Your Drill

Mike, I just bought a new pair of springs from you folks for my 62 Falcon. I don’t have a warranty because I have a stroker motor installed. I installed the springs on my Falcon and noticed a decent amount of slop between my spring perch and the leaf spring center pin. I took the […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Manufacturing Springs

EZ Ride Shackles on 1967-71 F100

Mike, Your online listings for rear leaf springs to fit a 1966 F100 show springs with or w/o EZ ride shackles. Can you tell me what are/were EZ ride shackles? Is this an optional shackle that was offered by Ford at the time? How do I identify if my truck has them if it has […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs

F-Body Leaf Springs

Good Morning, I have a 1967 Firebird that presently has a mono leaf spring and air shocks. I would like to get rid of the air shocks. The majority of the time the car is used for cruising with one or two people. However, sometimes my daughters ride with us to cruises. We also use […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs

Ford Woodie Leaning

Hi Mike, My woodie is a show car, all stock to Early Ford V8 standards. It lists low on driver’s side like a big guy has driven it daily for years, with no other weight or passengers along. I’ve not been able to locate any info on “leveling” the car. As you probably know it […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Replacing Springs

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