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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: abozny on August 02, 2011, 01:45:54 PM

Title: Coil Springs
Post by: abozny on August 02, 2011, 01:45:54 PM

On my Camaro the springs are not original Chevy springs and I would like to replace them with originals. (it was some kind of hop-up kit from the sixties, as I understand - will need original spindles as well). I have a 1967 Coupe with a stock 350 and no air conditioning.

When I look at the 1967 assy manual I can see that there are a lot of different springs. But in the parts catalog I have there are not that many different ones. Can any one suggust replacement springs that will have the absolute correct ride height? Thanks!

Title: Re: Coil Springs
Post by: Gramps69Z on August 02, 2011, 01:58:41 PM

http://www.eatonsprings.com/

Title: Re: Coil Springs
Post by: abozny on August 07, 2011, 10:07:04 AM

Thanks for the reply. Eaton also only has two versions of the coil springs.

So I guess this means that I have nothing to worry about? Anyone else out there change their coil springs and have tips on what to do, what to avoid?
Thanks.

Title: Re: Coil Springs
Post by: 68Zproject on August 07, 2011, 04:35:19 PM

Not on my Camaro, but you have to be real careful not to let the springs pop when you dis-assemble the a- arms.  A chain or other device to hold them together is recommended.  There is a lot a pressure on them and people have been killed or maimed when they pop off.

Title: Re: Coil Springs
Post by: abozny on August 08, 2011, 02:43:30 AM

thanks for the reply. Yeah, I have some spring compressors which is a device that keeps the spring compressed for removal. After they are applied to the spring, the spring can be removed without the popping/maiming/killing.  :)