mriz Posted October 22, 2005 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2005 I don't know how old the springs are in my 77. The po did change the strut cartridges and a random bushing here and there but I just can't tell about the springs. Anyway to check by measuring ,or if I take to a tire shop will this be not worth thier effort and can they get an accurate measurment. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17696-spring-check/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th-Z Posted October 23, 2005 Share #2 Posted October 23, 2005 James,http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18943&highlight=springsYour springs are probably 28 years old. There's no real reason to worry about them unless the car is sagging or you want better performance from your suspension. To really check them, you have to take them off. And at that point, because of all the hassle, you might as well replace them.CW- Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17696-spring-check/#findComment-142707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriz Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share #3 Posted October 23, 2005 The springs are already off at this point and I can't tell if they were already replaced . If the springs were ok I would rather spend the money on another area of the car.Thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17696-spring-check/#findComment-142731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
montoya_fan01 Posted October 23, 2005 Share #4 Posted October 23, 2005 Most tire shops probably wouldn't have the equipment to measure the spring rate, but many suspension specialists might have it. check your factory service manual for the stock specifications and compare. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17696-spring-check/#findComment-142732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th-Z Posted October 23, 2005 Share #5 Posted October 23, 2005 Or snap off an e-mail to Carl. He just did a big spring repro project. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17696-spring-check/#findComment-142750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriz Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share #6 Posted October 23, 2005 Missed that post on previous searches. Thanks for the update. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/17696-spring-check/#findComment-142754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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