Leaf Springs

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  1. maverick4925

    maverick4925 Rust, Rust and more Rust

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    So fellas, after a big blow to my financial situation, almost having to sell the maverick, then muddling through it as best as possible, I still have the maverick nice and tucked inside it's nice big garage.

    So now i'm off to try and get it in better shape. Shes a neglected old hag whose sagging in the front and the rear:rofl2:

    So I know how to fix the front end for now, but I'm having a hard time finding new leaf springs for the rear. Anyone know where I can go? i've seen a mod about repacking the leaf kinda like add a leaf for trucks, but just looking for straight replacment if possible.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    I found a place who re-arched the springs 1" higher than stock & added a 4th leaf.
     
  3. maverick4925

    maverick4925 Rust, Rust and more Rust

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    Hahaha. 4th leaf. Yeah........ It would be my third as I only have 2. So I'm assuming someone along the line took a leaf out to lower it a bit?
     
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    Got mine from Melvins.
     
  5. maverick4925

    maverick4925 Rust, Rust and more Rust

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    Just got lost for a couple hours on Melvin's. Thanks for the info!
     
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  7. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    I've given them way to much of my money.

    Those are four leaf. And they will raise the back up a little.
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    x2 on this one. It was less expensive and the ride height was easily "adjusted".
     
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    xpsnake Bruce

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    I have the set of springs that was for sale at the Gathering last month. They're the ESPO 4-leaf units off my '71. Had them on the car for a few years and removed them this year. They're still in great shape and would clean up nice. If you're interested I'd like them go for pretty darn cheap.
     

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