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Fellow Imerialists:
Over time I have used Andy Bernbaum for my
'56 Imperial and was very pleased with the results--including the fact he had
the 'heavy duty' 7th leaf package as well for the ol'girl. I used Eaton
springs on my '68 300 convertible and asked for 1'' taller than OEM spec and was
extremely pleased with the results as it was a shipped item, both aesthetically
and handling wise, and most of all, fit-wise it went right in. I used a
Boston-area Spring and Leaf Company for my '55 New Yorker and the 75+ year old
gentleman who replaced those leaf's merely lifted the rear end to where we both
agreed it should sit, took a couple of measurements, and upon installation
it was perfect, the posture just right, the old man noddingly knowing it would
be that way. In all three at the same time as the leafs were installed, I
replaced the shocks as well. Phenomenal difference in all the cars upon
job completions. Average cost for each of the jobs including the shocks
was between $500-$600 dollars.
All three of the cars were sagging or even
listing in the case of the '68, which was using the
coil-overs when I purchased it and was causing much undue
distress on the support brackets as other's have
noted they would, as one could see the wear marks on one side in
particular where the leaf was in particular failure. I would not
recommend anything but new leafs in a sagging situation, as well as shocks
if they are needed [or anyway as you are 'there' already], for anything less is
prolonging the inevitable replacement of one or both issues as the car sinks
lower and lower, certainly not doing the drivetrain, the tailpipes, or the rear
bumper in some cases, any favors.
Jack
In a message dated 2/26/2008 1:18:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
imperialist67@xxxxxxxxx writes:
I replaced the rear leaf springs on my '67 with a set from Espo Springs, and it REALLY improved the handling. They seemed to have them available for most cars, and last I checked, they were still around/doing business. Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. |
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