Guest oldodgeboys Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I have an opportunity to get a full set of leaf springs for my DB. The springs are originally for a 25 sedan, but I want to use them on my 25 roadster.I'm talking to the owner (wife) of the springs by email, so I can't physically check the springs or measure them. It appears that the sedan rear springs are 9 leaf, and the roadster uses 6 leaf. I think the front springs are the same.Here's my question:Could I remove some of the leafs from the sedan springs to end up with the correct springs for my roadster? In other words, are the same leafs used in the roadster springs as are used in the sedan springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Without a side by side comparison, I don't see any way to answer this correctly unless the guy can take EXACT measurements and arc dimensions of each and every leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 There are still data avail on original spring lengths measured eye to eye for as far back as 29 but I am sure even earlier than that. I have that specific data for my own car and was surprised at how easy it was to find just by doing an search, cannot remember the name of the place but there is a major spring manuf. possibly in PA? that has all the info, maybe someone here can help to remind me of who they are...Ok just remembered Eaton spring, cannot remember the guys name but the gentleman I spoke with was very knowledgable and I am sure anyone there can help you. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldodgeboys Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks. Good contact...I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I have taken sedan springs and removed extras for roadsters and coupes and yes they are different leaves, not just more leaves. Also have found various placements and number of spring clamps for DB's. Just depends on how "correct" you want to be I guess. To me a sedan spring thinned out to work in a roadster is way better than rusted or broke roadster springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldodgeboys Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks Dave, great input. I decided to get the springs and chance it...they are new and authentic, so I can't pass it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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