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Eaton Detroit Spring

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Anybody use these guys?
They say they're products are U.S. made. That means something to me.
My springs are pretty well used up. I drove this truck for 25 years. I have no idea how many miles the PO put on it.
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No, I have not, but I'm interested.

I will not be buying soon, due to the initial $$$, but it is on my list.
And would love an opinion, that is based, specific to their slick springs.
I see they offer several ride height choices.
If you pull the triger , please give us the details, and results all thru the process including your opinions after a few seasons use.
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FarmMotorSports wrote:No, I have not, but I'm interested.

I will not be buying soon, due to the initial $$$, but it is on my list.
And would love an opinion, that is based, specific to their slick springs.
I see they offer several ride height choices.
If you pull the triger , please give us the details, and results all thru the process including your opinions after a few seasons use.
Absolutely. My springs are toast. I found some online that are a little less but I’d rather buy a US. product.
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https://thesuspensionking.com is the cheapest I had found. $225.00
And they don't say where or how their products are made, sooo ...
They weren't at the top of my list.

Called KC Spring(Kansas City, Mo), but a quick call and they didn't appear interested in making a new set. They prefer non antique, and much larger trucks...
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Bought as set of drop springs for the front of my uni in 05 top notch stuff

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FarmMotorSports wrote:https://thesuspensionking.com is the cheapest I had found. $225.00
And they don't say where or how their products are made, sooo ...
They weren't at the top of my list.

Called KC Spring(Kansas City, Mo), but a quick call and they didn't appear interested in making a new set. They prefer non antique, and much larger trucks...
Yeah, I checked both of those sites also. There are a ton of spring suppliers too and none of them list where their products are manufactured.
The Eaton springs are pricey but seem to me like the best option. Plus they have a bushing/shackle kit so that you have everything needed to mount the springs.
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jkimbrel65 wrote:Bought as set of drop springs for the front of my uni in 05 top notch stuff

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Good to know. Thanks for the reply.
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I recently purchased a set but they aren't installed yet. Will keep this post in mind and reply again as I progress with installation and driving - but it will be awhile before the truck is on the road again (currently torn down to the bare frame).
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I went ahead and made the purchase today. The rep told me to expect them in about two weeks as they’re made upon order. He said they’re bare so I’ll sandblast them once they get here so they’ll have a good surface for paint.
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The springs I bought from NPD were Eaton and fit my truck fine,
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I have a f250 that i'm turning to a f100 and found this
https://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Sp ... s/1863.htm
I haven't bought mine yet, but it is the plan
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I got the springs from Eaton yesterday. I'm a little disappointed. The rear eye bushings they installed are 2.75", the correct rear bushing measures 2.5"
I cannot mount these springs. Correct bushing is Harris #62504 that measures 2.5" wide X 2" diameter.
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Anyone have a Moog part number for the rear eyelet leaf bushing '63 F100 2WD?
The Moog website incorrectly lists K150309 as "front rearward."
I've contacted Moog, awaiting response.

*Edit: Never mind. Just spoke to Moog. They do not make a bushing for the rear of the front leaf spring.
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My '61 has a 2.75" bushing at the front of the rear springs. Not sure about the rear. Are you looking at it in the correct orientation?
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charliemccraney wrote:My '61 has a 2.75" bushing at the front of the rear springs. Not sure about the rear. Are you looking at it in the correct orientation?
I’m working on the front axle. The rear eye of the front axle spring has a 2.5” wide bushing.
I talked to Eaton Detroit spring this morning and convinced the guy that they installed the wrong bushings. I sent him vendor links for the correct bushings. He’s supposedly getting them to me in about a week.
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Wished I had known about them a few years ago. $2,300 (assuming my Twin I-Beam 65 F-250 will accept there heavy duty springs) for four leave sets and two coils is high but long term might be worth it.
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