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   Hello,My name is Greg.  I just joined 02/23/2021. I live in Salem Oregon.
I work for Garmin in an engineering group in Avionics.  I've been in electronics since 1973.

I have a 1973 Gran Torino.  Does anyone know where to get rear coil springs that will give about a 2" lift?

Thanks,
Greg

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Greg73Oregon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23-February-2021 Location: Roseville, CA Status: Offline Points: 232	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greg73Oregon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Member from Oregon Posted: 23-February-2021 at 8:49AM
	Hello, My name is Greg. I just joined 02/23/2021. I live in Salem Oregon. I work for Garmin in an engineering group in Avionics. I've been in electronics since 1973. I have a 1973 Gran Torino. Does anyone know where to get rear coil springs that will give about a 2" lift? Thanks, Greg
	GKF

dan0R30 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-June-2020 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 637	Post Options Post Reply Quote dan0R30 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 23-February-2021 at 10:39AM
	Hi Greg, Welcome! Eaton Detroit Spring will get you what you want. They take into consideration your entire vehicle specs and will custom make the ride height you want. Looks like 2" is a standard online order for a 73. http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/findmyvehicle/ I bought my +1" leaf springs from them for my 70 Torino. They may be a little more expensive than you're typical spring but they use the original blue prints to get it right!
	Dan 1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.89 TrueTrac

Greg73Oregon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23-February-2021 Location: Roseville, CA Status: Offline Points: 232	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greg73Oregon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-February-2021 at 10:49AM
	Thank-you!
	GKF

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: 5854	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-February-2021 at 11:23AM
	Welcome to the forum. You've been upgraded so you now have full forum privileges. Post some pics of your 73 when you have a chance.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

Greg73Oregon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23-February-2021 Location: Roseville, CA Status: Offline Points: 232	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greg73Oregon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-February-2021 at 11:28AM
	Pictures of my 1973 - Gregures
	GKF

dan0R30 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-June-2020 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 637	Post Options Post Reply Quote dan0R30 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-February-2021 at 11:43AM
	Very nice!
	Dan 1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.89 TrueTrac

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-February-2021 at 8:33PM
	welcome, nice!!!
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

72GTS351CJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-November-2010 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 1481	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72GTS351CJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-February-2021 at 1:07AM
	Welcome!!! Beautiful 73 you have there. We have a whole section on coil springs. You can see everyone's ride and what spring they used
	72GTS Clint Eastwood Special

1973onirot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 20-January-2021 Location: Denver Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1973onirot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-February-2021 at 4:38AM
	Welcome to the forum I'm pretty new too! You have a beautiful car.
	David G 1973 GTSF 1965 Falcon convertible

Yellosn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 14-February-2020 Location: Eugene, OR Status: Offline Points: 134	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yellosn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-February-2021 at 5:04AM
	Welcome! That’s a nice ride you have there! My name is Troy and I’m down here in Eugene. 👍
	Troy Emerson Eugene, Oregon 1972 GTS 4speed

Steve M. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1756	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve M. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-February-2021 at 6:48AM
	Welcome to the group. Nice ride!
	Steve M.

Big Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25-August-2013 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 4194	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Bird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-February-2021 at 9:22AM
	Welcome Greg! As far as springs go, i used '78 Mark V rear springs to raise the rear of my Thunderbird. Gave it a nice 80s lift, without air shocks. Total lift was about 4", but it was sitting LOW before the springs.
	"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?