Frank, et al.,
I had leaves added to my stock springs and the set re-arced and powder
coated by E&C Springs in Escondido, CA. Ph. (760) 747-5050. They did a
terrific job and it cost so little I can't remember how much. I'm sure
there are other good places around, but I can definitely recommend these
guys. Don't know if they would UPS them, but probably. There are a lot of
ways to go here, including the important questions of how much arc and what
spring rate, length of leaves, where to clamp, etc., etc.
Bob
At 08:04 AM 1/28/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Larry,
>
>I've got a set from Dale (I won't attempt the last name this time), PH: 909
>799 2099. They were recommended by Gary W. and others. I hear they are
>originally for some mini-truck application. They look like maybe a leaf
>was removed to turn them into Tiger springs, not sure. Dale lists the
>spring rate at 190 PPI, I don't know how this compares to stock. They have
>a lable with the "Betts" brand name and "made in the USA". They are
>advertised as new, not rebuilt. The locating pin on the spring is larger
>than the one on the spring pad on the rear end so the holes on the spring
>pads will need to be enlarged (drilled). The spring leafs are about 1/4"
>narrower than the stock Tiger springs and I am still contemplating if/how
>to add spacers to take up the slack. Dales springs use a small bushing
>(included) at each eye. At $190, Dales springs are probably a little
>cheaper than completely rebuilding a stock set. I can't comment on ride or
>performance yet.
>
>
>
>
>At 06:57 AM 1/28/98 -0500, Larry Wright wrote:
>>Charlie Nichols wrote:
>>>I ordered a set of rear springs from VB
>>That stands for Very Bad, right?
>>Now, every time I get a VB catalog, I look through it to see if there's
>>anything I want to get _from_somewhere_else_, and then throw it out.
>>
>>Sounds like rebuilding what's currently under the car is my best bet...
>>
>>Lawrence R. Wright
>>Purchasing Analyst
>>Andrews Office Products, Divison of USOP
>>PH 301-386-7923 FX 301-386-5333
>>lrw@aop.com
>>
>>
>Frank Marrone MK I Tiger B9471116
>marrone@wco.com '97 Crown Vic LX
> Yamaha Seca 900 (aka XJ900RK)
> '79 Spitfire
> '66 Ford LTD
> '88 Nissan 4WD p'up
>
>
>
Bob Palmer
UCSD, AMES Dept.
rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu
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