1965 Oldsmobile 442 Coil Springs
January 17th, 2020, 05:43 PM
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1965 Oldsmobile 442 Coil Springs
I just purchased front and rear standard duty coil springs and KYB Gas-A-Just Shock from EATON Detroit Spring, Inc. Has anyone had experience with this supplier and will this give the car a level look or should I have gone with the heavy duty coil springs for the rear. It's not to late to make changes. Thanks, advise is welcome.
January 17th, 2020, 07:42 PM
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I have delt with them before, they are good people. If you call them up and ask them what was the spring oldsmobile used on the car at factory, they should be able to tell you what spring to use for stock configuration. they have all the specs. Don't hesitate to bend their ear on what you expect for a stance on you car. Guy
January 18th, 2020, 01:16 PM
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Eaton makes standard height springs and springs that are a little taller if you want a little rake to the car go with a taller spring. If I was going to change the springs on my 65 they would be the heavy duty ( less sway in the turns) Front and rear and standard height so the car would sit level. But thats just my opinion which is worth 2 cents. Guy
January 18th, 2020, 06:02 PM
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Eaton makes standard height springs and springs that are a little taller if you want a little rake to the car go with a taller spring. If I was going to change the springs on my 65 they would be the heavy duty ( less sway in the turns) Front and rear and standard height so the car would sit level. But thats just my opinion which is worth 2 cents. Guy
January 18th, 2020, 07:05 PM
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I'm sorry I cannot help you with that I don't know. On my car I have the correct 775 x 14 tires and rims. You would have to measure off set and some other things. What also may play a part is if you converted to disc. brakes or still have the original drums. Someone on this forum should be able to give you the right info. hope they would chime in to help you out, good luck. Post some pics if you can. Guy
January 24th, 2023, 06:16 PM
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I just purchased front and rear standard duty coil springs and KYB Gas-A-Just Shock from EATON Detroit Spring, Inc. Has anyone had experience with this supplier and will this give the car a level look or should I have gone with the heavy duty coil springs for the rear. It's not to late to make changes. Thanks, advise is welcome.
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