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Offline texasekberg

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Front coil springs -65 GS
« on: April 08, 2013, 10:41:12 AM »
I thought i seen a thread with the MOOG p/n for the 420 lb/in. spring rate stock length front coil springs for the -65 GS,
but now I cannot find it.
Anyone have this info. fresh in theit mind to share?
Br Anton
-65 Skylark 455/TH400/12 bolt 3.42 posi
-65 Skylark Sport Wagon 455/ TH400 10 bolt 3.08 posi

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Re: Front coil springs -65 GS
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2013, 11:22:12 PM »
 Here's the thread with the discussion:
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,47.15.html

There is a direct match for the 66 springs, but the 65's have been more elusive.
Walt K
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66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
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Re: Front coil springs -65 GS
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2013, 02:47:06 PM »
Thx. Walt.
Well long story short, I took a chance and ordered the MOOG-6041 from Summit ($76.95/pair).
they have the following measurments:
Inside diameter. 3.650"
Wire diameter. 0.718"
Installed height. 11.25"
Load. 2806 lb
Spring rate 499lb/in.
Free height. 17.12"
I let you guys know how they worked out.
Br Anton
-65 Skylark 455/TH400/12 bolt 3.42 posi
-65 Skylark Sport Wagon 455/ TH400 10 bolt 3.08 posi