Rear Leaf Springs & related hardware

[JRuffingRuff@xxxxxxx]

Dan,

I would just buy the new leaf springs from "Springs and Things".  I thought 
that they were very reasonable.  I usually torch off the "u-bolts" and front 
eye bolt, sometimes the shackles come apart easily.  Sometimes I use a cutting 
wheel instead of the torch.  "Springs and Things" had all the hardware to 
complete this job, and I had them send it to me.  (I believe that they also 
sell 
new rear suspension "lateral links" for the Imperial, with new bushings 
installed)   I don't remember for sure, but I thought that I paid around $300 
for new 
springs, u-bolts, eye-bolts, shackles, and shipping.  I was quoted about $500 
locally for wholesale on springs alone!

The job is actually fairly pleasant to do, if you are using new parts to put 
it back together.

Good luck,

Jeff
65 Imperial Crown convertible