Like most things in the automotive world, removing and installing leaf springs is simple in theory, but can be difficult in practice. So watch these videos, set aside an afternoon, and keep your band-aids and favorite cuss words nearby. Until you get your new leaf springs on, it will be a bumpy ride. Removing Leaf […]
Replacing Springs - Tech Articles, Videos, and More
Choosing, removing, installing, and settling new springs in.
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Tools You’ll Need When Improving Your Car
(Note: We may earn a commission on purchases made through links.) If you’re like everybody else, you’re really not working on your ride. You’re fixing it. Also known as improving. And whenever we fix anything, let’s face it, we are really taking something apart. Sockets and End Wrenches So the first tools on your list […]
Five Reasons Car Springs Break
When Is It Time To Replace My Vehicle’s Springs?
So You Installed Some New Springs
What to do with your fresh spring installation
When Should I Replace My Springs?
The short answer is “when you need to.” The long answer tells you how to know that. Click for the long answer.
Removing Bushings in Leaf Spring Eyes
How should I remove my old spring eye bushings?
Reinstalling U-Bolts
Should I purchase new U-Bolts?
Lubricating Leaf Springs
Mike, Several weeks ago I brought two rear leaf springs to you for service and repair. While there, you explained that automotive leaf springs shouldn’t be lubricated. There is currently a discussion of this going on in our internet discussion board. Our manuals (1940-50 era) tell us to grease the springs. You have said that […]
’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 […]
Stock Mono Leaf vs. Multi-Leaf Replacement
Is there an advantage to putting multi-leaf springs on a vehicle with mono-leaf springs?
Monoleaf Mistake
Mike, I bought monoleafs for my truck 8 years ago, not knowing the down side of using them. They sat around for 4 years before I put them on. They sit too low for my taste. To make matters worse, I was sold rear monos with a 6″ drop instead of 4″. Now they are […]
My Nova Coils Are Too Stiff. How Do We Find Softer Rate Springs?
Mike, I have a ’72 Nova sub frame under my street rod and stock springs are way to stiff. Do you know what the spring rate of a stock Nova with a V-8 is and do you have softer front springs? – Ron Ron, The 72 Nova with a V8 used many different springs. The […]
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 […]
Powder Coating & Chroming Springs
Is powder coating, painting, or chroming the best way to finish springs?
Is Bottoming Out Caused By Shocks or Coil Springs?
Mike, I have a ’79 Camaro with 350 engine with A/C and I have replaced the shocks but still have problem with front end bottoming out when I hit a dip in the road going over 45mph. What do you recommend? Thanks – Fred Fred, Contrary to what many think, shocks do not hold up […]
Spring Width For 38 Plymouth
I have a 1938 Plymouth and I have heard that I should replace the springs that are 1.75-inches wide with ones that are 2.5-inches wide. Can the springs be made with narrow eyes so the existing hangers can be used? – Rick Rick, Yes, springs can be made wider with narrower eyes fit the hangers. […]
Leaf Spring Clips
Q -Mike A quick questions for you. I purchased springs for all four corners of my ’70 Camaro Z28 last fall and have installed them. About the rear leaf springs, do the bands that hold the leafs together get removed after installing? Or do they stay there? I ask because I also have a ’66 […]
Ziebart
Dear Mike, I was hoping that you would be able to enlighten me some on the leaf spring failure that occurred on my 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The vehicle has around 140,000 miles on the odometer and has never seen a Buffalo winter or been abused. A few weeks back I was on my way […]
Leaf Spring Length & Arch
Mike, When measuring a leaf spring, I assume that the front part and the rear part of the spring’s dimensions “When following the curve”of the spring is the same for both a standard arch spring & a high arch spring. If this is true, what happens to the rear shackle? I wouldn’t think that it […]
