65 stock leaf springs

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Flintlock
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65 stock leaf springs

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I'm going to replace the stock leaf springs on my 65 with new ones of the same size/type. Is there any preferred brand or vendor I should be looking for? Are they all about the same?

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albert
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Re: 65 stock leaf springs

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ESPO springs in Pennsylvania make a great product and are very helpful.
Albert's 65 289, polar white, black buckets, 5 speed, Autolite 4100, ps, pb, factory tach, crites hood, headers, dual exhaust

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I bought mine from St Louis Spring years ago. IMO, the car sits to high. The car has never settled down at all. I would not buy from them again.
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McVeigh's...talk to Tom...they have a standard replacement and a spring intended for Ranchero's/ wagons that correct for our Comets that is a bit stiffer. I used the latter, but the lesser arch will cause the rear to sit lower (probably preferable by most):

OEM Comet Replacement Leafs
Industry Part# 66-237
Capacity: 710
Rate: 72
Arch: 10-3/4

Falcon Wagon/ Ranchero Leafs
Industry Part# 42-319
Capacity: 880
Rate: 120
Arch: 7-5/8"
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