Eaton Detroit Coil Spring

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   Has anyone had experience with this company for replacement rear coil springs?If there is a better recommendation, I am all ears.
The Montego needs a butt lift...

Thanks,
	Billy

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texanrebel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-June-2018 Location: Houston, Texas Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote texanrebel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Eaton Detroit Coil Spring Posted: 23-January-2019 at 10:32PM
	Has anyone had experience with this company for replacement rear coil springs? If there is a better recommendation, I am all ears. The Montego needs a butt lift... Thanks, Billy
	1972 Montego GT 1977 Mercury Monarch 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5849	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-January-2019 at 3:12PM
	Most on here have just used Moog and other brand replacement springs. All off the shelf aftermarket springs pretty much have the same specs when cross referenced. Eaton off the shelf springs seem to be pretty much identical in specs to other aftermarket brands. What they can do though, is build a custom spring to your specs. That said, if you are just looking to chance you stance and freshen up the ride, we have a couple of really good articles hear on springs. This thread covers all the OEM and aftermarket spring specs (Montego is the same as Torino ) http://forum.grantorinosport.org/torino-spring-specifications-oem-and-aftermarket_topic16862.html This thread shows a cars with different springs installed so that if gives you an idea of the stance you will get when installed: http://forum.grantorinosport.org/coil-spring-stance-photos_topic16869.html Read through these threads and you may be able to find a cheaper alternative to Eaton Springs.
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texanrebel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-June-2018 Location: Houston, Texas Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote texanrebel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-January-2019 at 10:40PM
	Thanks Vince, I missed the Coil thread earlier, so I will check it out. I was asking the tech at Eaton about the different offerings for the various suspension options for 72 and he was telling me the listing he showed in their system for standard spring was the same as the Competition Suspension which I have as OEM. He had another that was for the Heavy Duty Suspension. That was partly why I asked here on the forum. Appreciate it! Billy
	1972 Montego GT 1977 Mercury Monarch 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5849	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 26-January-2019 at 7:50AM
	Hey Billy, according to the factory Ford parts catalog, there was a difference between the standard, competition and heavy duty rear springs. They had three separate part numbers and ratings. But like I said, you can probably find a cheaper solution with Moog springs. Look through the spring threads that I posted above and if you find something you think might work, post a question about it on here. I have Moog 8307's in my car and they are decent. I also ran Moog 8531's previously, which also gave a decent stance, but were a bit too stiff with poly bushings. Edited by 72FordGTS - 27-January-2019 at 4:27AM
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Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 26-January-2019 at 9:27AM
	i seem to remember at least a couple less than satisfied outcomes using Eaton
	72 GT Ute

texanrebel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-June-2018 Location: Houston, Texas Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote texanrebel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26-January-2019 at 12:40PM
	Rock, that's what I was wondering....have a good friend, former mechanic for a Lincoln Mercury dealership and he thought he heard something similar to that. Also mentioned that Moog might be a better option as well.
	1972 Montego GT 1977 Mercury Monarch 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 26-January-2019 at 12:56PM
	i recall seeing a very comprehensive data chart for MOOG springs, pretty sure it's been at least linked to here on the forum and should be available on the MOOG page the factory had a different spring code for all 4 corners if the car came with a cigar lighter or not Edited by Rockatansky - 26-January-2019 at 12:57PM
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