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Suspension Kits
« on: October 23, 2013, 09:28:40 PM »
A while back I saw there was a company that sells kits for the front end of the Eagle that pretty much included everything needed for a front end rebuilt. Anyone remember what company that was?

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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2013, 09:49:26 PM »
Espo is one company that offers complete kits. It looks like they changed their website though and you will need to call them. http://www.springsnthings.com/front-end.htm
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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2013, 09:57:02 PM »
Espo is one company that offers complete kits. It looks like they changed their website though and you will need to call them. http://www.springsnthings.com/front-end.htm

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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2013, 11:22:20 PM »
control freak is working on something too.
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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2013, 12:50:45 PM »
And if you want to just piece together a kit yourself, there are some smokin' deals on certain close-out front end parts on Rock Auto right now.   I just stocked up on some.
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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2013, 03:48:23 PM »
ESPO offers new rear leafs with a 1" overheight for 230.00 and front coil springs at 85.00 they say I can order a front coil for a 85 wagon with AC (mine does not have ac) and it is a heaver spring rate and will give it a 1/2 in of lift. Any one had any thoughts about them?

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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2013, 04:05:57 PM »
Are they better than what they used to offer?  Rear Spring sag occurred not long after installation.
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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2013, 08:55:12 PM »
I'm not sure I am just looking for new rear leafs anyone have good suggestions or recent experience. Looking to add 1" extra height also to help with long term sag

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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2013, 11:59:48 PM »
I got my wagon back to stock height by adding a main leaf with the eyes cut off to the pack. I've been sick all week or I'd have the driveshaft done so I can drive it again.
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Re: Suspension Kits
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2013, 04:25:07 PM »
Did you use a stock eagle main leaf?

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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2013, 03:05:06 AM »
Yes.
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