Re: [Amc-list] Part numbers for planned 71 Hornet front end rebuild needed

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Any of the AMC vendors can compile you a parts list. www.kanter.com and www.justsuspension.com both sell complete kits. 

There are three places for front springs -- Coil Spring Specialties (www.coilsprings.com), ESPO Springs N' Things (www.espo.com), and Eaton Detroit Springs (www.*eatonsprings*.com). I prefer CSS for coils and have used them a couple times -- they make to order. A lot of people use EDS and a few ESPO. You'll have to use one of the later two for leafs, but CSS is where I'd go for coils. They only make modern variable rate springs, but they compute the equivalent to what your car would need. They ride and handle better than old style "straight rate" springs -- variables are a little softer at first but get "tighter" as they compress. I had 10% stiffer springs made for my little 63 American and it rode about the same but handling improved at least 100% over stock springs. With 10% stiffer "straight rate" springs it would have handled better but also rode stiffer. 

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Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:19:20 -0400
From: "Rocky Lear" <lear31@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Does anyone have a compiled list of parts needed to rebuild the front end of a 71 Hornet with a V8? I like MOOG quality parts. Also need the preferred place to get front coils these days. I can live with a little higher, non stock stance in the front. In fact, I prefer it. Any help is appreciated!

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