buick55 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 i am searching for the original spring rates front/rear from a 1955 buick special.maybe someone has this information?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 This`s what I have for front and rear springs if that will help you.Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick55 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 thanks, but this doesnt help.i directly need the spring rates in pounds.only found this for later models which are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I've never seen it mentioned in any of the Buick manuals/bulletins etc............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick55 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 yes, i also found nothing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I've never seen it mentioned either. Perhaps you could contact Eaton Springs.http://www.eatondetroitspring.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick55 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 ok thanks, that is an option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Perhaps since you are in Germany, you could at least email them and see if they have the info you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick55 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 that was the plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick55 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 eaton was a great hint, found there a list with spring rates in standard and heavy duty version.also sent them a mail if these are the original spring rates...see attachement, maybe also interesting for other?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Can this chart be correct? I am no expert but it seems to show a heavier rate for a non dynaflow , non a/c car by looking at the first two spring rates. I am assuming that the 395 rate is a stiffer spring than the 383 rate. Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick55 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 its the heavy duty version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete O Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I agree with John D. The way it reads, the second line with AC all trannies (includes dyna) 383, vs. the first line with Dyna without AC 395 makes no sense. With AC and Dyna is a heavier car then without AC and Dyna, and the heavier car should have the higher spring rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick55 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) here the answer from eaton..."The fronts are 383 to 395 depending on trans and if it came with a/c. The rears are 126 standard or 156 heavy duty." Edited August 26, 2014 by buick55 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now