EATON Detroit Spring

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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.

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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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      • 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.

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Ordering Springs: Articles, Videos, and More

You've settled on getting new springs, but which ones? Wading into spring buying can be like walking into a physics course at MIT - or worse yet, a snake oil sales house.

Learn how to select the correct spring for your application in the articles and videos below.

Want an expert's help? Ask us today!

How To Interpret Ford Part Numbers

Ford part numbers are divided in to 3 sections – A 4-digit Prefix, the Basic Part Number andthen a Suffix The 4-digit Prefix breaks down like this – First Digit: Decade – C5ZZ5560D A = 1940’s, B = 1950’s, C = 1960’s, D = 1970’s, E = 1980’s, F = 1990’s, etc. Second Digit: Year […]

Filed Under: Spring Tech Videos Tagged With: Manufacturing Springs, Ordering Springs

When To Replace Your Springs

If your vehicle rides OK, sits OK, and the leaves and coils look OK, then your springs are OK. If you want to change your stance or ride quality, or if a spring is broken in any way, it’s time to replace your springs. Give us a call and we’ll be glad to help.

Filed Under: Spring Tech Videos Tagged With: Installing Springs, Maintaining Springs, Ordering Springs, Troubleshooting Springs

How To Get Original Brochures For Your Classic Car for Free

The original brochures for classic vehicles are a snapshot of history and valuable mechanical information about your vehicle. Have you ever wished you could get the brochure the dealer gave out for your vehicle when it was new? Well, now you can! Go to our parts lookup page to look up your vehicle’s brochure for […]

Filed Under: Spring Tech Videos Tagged With: Ordering Springs

Selecting Mustang II Springs For Your Street Rod

So you need springs for your street rod’s Mustang II front end. How do you pick a spring when there are 23 options? You’re building a street rod, and one of the changes you’ve made is you’ve replaced the stock front end with a Mustang II. Now you have to decide what spring to use! […]

Filed Under: Spring Tech Videos Tagged With: Coil Springs, Ordering Springs, Spring Tech 101

The Difference Between Important Spring Terms

Mike explains a few key terms related to the design and manufacture of springs of all kinds. We hear a lot of spring terms around here. Here are the important ones. Spring Rate Let’s start with spring rate. Simply put, spring rate is the amount of weight required to deflect a spring in 1 inch. […]

Filed Under: Spring Tech Videos Tagged With: Ordering Springs, Spring Terms

How To Use The Ordering Form

Here we show how you can use the online ordering form to have springs manufactured for your exact vehicle.

Filed Under: Spring Tech Videos Tagged With: Attaching Parts, Coil Springs, Leaf Springs, Ordering Springs, Shocks

How To Order Leaf and Coil Springs Online

Go to the ordering page here.

Filed Under: Spring Tech Videos Tagged With: Attaching Parts, Coil Springs, Leaf Springs, Ordering Springs, Shocks

How To Measure Leaf Springs

It’s not as simple as you think. Download our measuring form and read on to measure divisional length and free arch the right way.

Filed Under: Spring Tech Article Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Measuring Springs, Ordering Springs

Mono-Leaf Springs Generally Not Recommended

Do you manufacture lowering mono-leaf springs for my 1955 Bel-Air?

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

Are Welded Coil Springs Salvageable In Any Way?

My vehicle had coil springs welded to the lower perch. What should I do?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Coil Springs, Modifying Springs, Ordering Springs, Spring Troubleshooting

Which Springs Have The Right Capacity For My Truck?

How should I choose which spring has the right capacity for my vehicle?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Ordering Springs, Ride Quality

Designing Special Trailer Springs

The leaf springs for my trailer are well beyond operational condition. Do you have original specs for my trailer springs or should I measure them myself?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Custom Design, Leaf Springs, Ordering Springs

Trans Am Build Dates

How can I tell when my Trans Am was built so I can get the right springs?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Collector Car Tech, Ordering Springs

How Do I Find The Springs I Need On This Website?

I can’t find the springs I need online! Why is that?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Coil Springs, Leaf Springs, Ordering Springs

Camaro Replacement Spring Options

I need some advice on which Camaro springs to get from someone who’s been in the business. What are the differences between your offerings?

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

How Do I Find The Right Coil Springs For My Mustang II Hot Rod?

My coil springs are rubbing on the the upper ball joint housing. Is this ok? What should I do?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Coil Springs, Measuring Springs, Ordering Springs, Street Rod

Reusing Old Leaves

Why are my springs sagging after the rebuild?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Modifying Springs, Ordering Springs

Can I Use Mustang II Springs On A Corvair Suspension?

I’m looking to make my car a daily driver. Would Mustang II coils be a good choice?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Coil Springs, Ordering Springs, Ride Quality, Spring Manufacturing, Street Rod

Should I Use Variable Rate Coil Springs for a Van?

Can I use variable rate coil springs on my van?

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Coil Springs, Ordering Springs, Ride Quality

Choosing Correct Springs For Your ’71 Camaro

Good afternoon Mike, I recently purchased a 1971 Chevy Camaro with a 350 which someone had installed air shocks and what appears to be a new set of leaf springs, 4 possibly 5 leaf on it. I replaced the air shock with a set of standard premium gas charged ones. Unfortunately the back end of […]

Filed Under: Tech Question Tagged With: Leaf Springs, Ordering Springs, Resto-Mod

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How To Order Springs For Your Vehicle

To find the correct springs for your vehicle, you need to provide as much information about your car as possible. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all spring.

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