Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed

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bronzechariot
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Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed

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Hi All. Just found the forum. My ride is a great driver with high mileage. Needs a conversion to disc brakes because I like to drive it down through Big Sur. Main problem is I load two or three kids in the back seat and the rear bangs metal on metal over pot holes/bumps. Replaced the shocks already. Do the leaf springs wear out on these models because of the weight? How difficult to replace?

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Groover
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Yes, springs wear out. New ones can be had reasonably cheap. Check out this company who will make them exact to spec for your vehicle. http://www.saintlouisspring.com. There are others as well.

You could also try coil overs on the shocks at least for now to stiffen things up.

There should be a rubber stopper below the frame arch that keeps the metal from hitting the metal. Those can be had as well for cheap, but if you've got a lot of rust under there the clip may be gone/destroyed, so it may not be so easy to install.

Keep us posted, and post a photo from up top.
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Welcome on!! :D
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Welcome on!
Probably the same spring as a 66-7 Fairlane, should be easy to find.
I'd rather do it myself if it's done right or not,,,isn't that what hotrodding is all about

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Welcome aboard! :D
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