RE: Leaf Springs ESPO??

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

I have Espo springs on my 68 American and they're okay I guess but the 
clamps that hold the leaves together rusted off after a few years. The 
clamps are easy enough to get from a spring shop but I was pretty annoyed 
that it happened. I can't compare them to a more expensive set or even 
factory springs since the springs were so bad on my car that the rear axle 
dented the exhaust.

Matt

At 08:27 PM 3/8/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> Someone on the list was running them on their car (either last year or the 
> year before) that they raced.  There was a problem with the springs 
> bending at the mounting eye under acceleration.
>
> I have had them on my stock Javelin for 5 years now with no problem to the 
> spring themselves.  I am pulling them apart to regrease the bushings, 
> trying to find a squeek, while also rebuilding the front suspension.
>
> Is anyone going on the power tour?
>
> Dan Whitehead
> Brodhead, WI
>
>
> > Are there issues with Espo?? They are on my list and I'd like to hear why to
> > avoid. Thanks
>
> > ~John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clifton Danley [mailto:am401@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 10:07 AM
> To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Leaf Springs
>
>
> I need new leaf springs for my 12-second 401 powered Spirit. I was going to
> buy Eaton's, which I would rate as top quality, but checked with Kennedy
> American for comparison. His springs are half the price of Eaton, and
> American made, although he doesn't know the manufacturer. They are not Espo,
> which I want to avoid. Has anyone purchased these springs from Kennedy? How
> do you like them?

mhaas@xxxxxxx
Cincinnati, OH
http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1966 Rambler Rebel
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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