ESPO leaf springs flattened?

[AMCKen]

In my experience, Eagle rear leafs usually are pretty flat in normal position. Concord and Spirit will still have some arch left but not Eagles.


















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[Eagle1984]

Does http://www.stengelbros.com/ still not charge shipping or do they charge now. Will the higher weight rated springs not wear out as fast or badly as the normal ones. Trying to figure if the higher cost is worth it.

[rohnk]

Anybody have updates on springs they have purchased? I'm looking to get a set and would like to get the best quality that I can. I plan to put in a helper spring or add-a-leaf if I have too. I just don't want to buy some junk springs that go flat in 6 months.

[TLC87Eagle]

My springs from Stengel Brothers have held up well. They've been on there for almost 2 years now with no sag. I got the 525 lb load ones, and used ESPO's shackle kit, which is about an inch longer shackle than stock, and works well with the front springs from ESPO. Many people say the ESPO springs raised their front end higher than the rear, but I actually have a little higher stance in the rear because of the longer shackles. They give a firm but comfortable ride and have a decent spring rate for a little bit better handling too with the KYB shocks I put on all four corners.

[rohnk]

I ordered a custom set from Stengell today. I asked for the standard pack they have listed on the website and asked for an extra leaf to be added. They were $150 a piece to set them up this way and they will give me about an inch lift over stock. These are for the SX/4 by the way. I'm sure it is similar for the wagon and sedan.

Their springs are rated at 540lbs as a four pack and with the extra leaf I should be close to 570lbs or better. That will stiffen the ride a bit but help with the big bumps. 

[1982AMCCONCORD]

Hey everyone...

I did not read through this entire thread but I just wanted to let everyone know where I had my springs done at. I had my rear springs redone over 10 years ago and I had them custom made by a place called Babcock Spring in Milwaukee, WI.

http://www.babcockspring.com/

They have been great and they propped up the back end up in the air perfect.... but they were so stiff they cracked one of the rear mounting plates on the drivers side... so that side sags a bit... but the other side is awesome. I can't wait to get the other side fixed.

Anyway... they are a great place to get spring at... east to work with and very high quality.

JB

[mudkicker715]

Been there. very professioal work.

[1982AMCCONCORD]

Ah... cool... They really were great to work with... and they make a spring specifically for the sagging AMC's!! 

Been there. very professioal work.