Re: [AMC-list] Javelin suspension

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg,

You may want to ask about powdercoated springs, remember they do flex, maybe
not enough to crack paint, but maybe enough. I'm not sure, anyone else have
an opinion? I found a flexible kind of paint at the local hardware store. It
has a dull finish. It's been on the front springs of the Javelin for about
four years now, with no signs of flaking or peeling or cracking. I did bead
blast the original springs before painting.
Armand
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg DePratt" <gdepratt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Javelin suspension


> Thanks for all the suggestions guys...I placed my order yesterday from
> coilsprings.com. Ordered 10% stiffer one inch drop and no paint (getting
all
> suspension and brakes powercoated).  Should be here in three weeks...Only
> 168 dollars, thought that was a pretty good deal myself...
>
> Many more parts to order.....
>
> On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Addco makes bigger sway bars, but I doubt you really need them. You're
> > going to have a tremendous upgrade in handling just by replacing all the
> > worn rubber. I use poly end link kits on my sway bars and poly sway bar
> > bushings. They don't seem to groan like the other suspension parts do,
and
> > will let the bar react better.
> > The only ting I'd consider is a new set of front springs. Ask for a set
of
> > heavy duty 68 Javelin V-8 springs from www.coilsprings.com. Or 10%
stiffer
> > than stock. They only make progressive rate springs, and you will find
that
> > they ride better and are only slightly stiffer. They recalculate the
rates
> > from the old "straight rate" springs. Old style springs are rated at so
many
> > pounds to compress one inch. The progressive rates don't take much to
> > compress the first inch (smooth ride!), and take "progressively" more
force
> > to compress as they are compressed by driving (improved handling). So
you
> > get a good ride and handling without much added harshness as you would
with
> > the old style heavy duty springs. All new cars have progressive rate
> > springs. A little modern tech for the old front suspension!
> > There are coil over kits for 70+ cars, but not for the 68-69.
> > -------------
> > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:10:10 -0600
> > From: Greg DePratt <gdepratt@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >
> > I have the entire front end of my 68 Javelin disassembled and 40 years
of
> > grease and dirt cleaned off and nice painted parts.....just waiting for
tax
> > refund to come in so I can start buying some replacement parts.  Are
there
> > any suspension upgrades that anyone would suggest while I have it all
> > apart?  After much debate over rubber vs poly, I guess I'll stick to
> > rubber,
> > but wondering if there are any "kit" upgrades, like better sway bars,
> > springs, shocks etc.  Don't want to get too agressive on mods here but
> > would
> > like the handing to be improved while I have it all apart anyways.
> >
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