Lahti35 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I'm in need of a front spring for a 1920 dodge roadster. So many of the leaves are bad on my right front spring it would be easier have a new one made but i'd like to try and stay original. I'm located in Saginaw MI, if you've got one but are far away i'll pay to ship if you're willing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Old springs are old springs, (at best). Ask an outfit that works on trucks where you might have some made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahti35 Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, nat said: Old springs are old springs, (at best). Ask an outfit that works on trucks where you might have some made. That's in the works too... i've got a place near me that does just that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Eaton-Detroit Spring. They did my 1931 Dodge Brothers main leaf on the front. https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 It might be best to make a pair rather than just one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 46 minutes ago, Lahti35 said: That's in the works too... i've got a place near me that does just that! Once upon a time Palmer Spring in Portland Maine would make anything you wanted for a reasonable price. I don't know if that's still true today. Unlike passenger cars and light duty trucks, made to order springs are commonplace for heavier vehicles. The steel used for pre war springs is not the same as that which is now used. While springs used to have covers to keep lubrication in, (and grit out), the spring temper of the steel that is used today will be compromised if they become saturated/contaminated with oil. Protect new springs with some sort of flashing to keep oil drips off of them. Don't take my word for it. Ask your friendly local spring expert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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