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Title: SPRINGS
Post by: wildcat65 on December 03, 2022, 01:11:09 PM

Anybody here with an image of their car with new springs and source?
As much as I love the low stance of my original springs, the front tires are rubbing with my 15" TTO rims.  I had the same problem when I did my 65 Special wagon, bought GS springs and it never had an issue again with rubbing but it looked 1" too high in front. 
Thanks

Title: Re: SPRINGS
Post by: gssizzler on December 06, 2022, 03:13:17 AM

Espo springs is probably your best bet and they can come up with a ride height higher than stock say an inch or two depending on tire size! Got to get up some pictures some how!?

Title: Re: SPRINGS
Post by: GS66 on December 06, 2022, 07:44:40 AM

My springs also came from Laura at ESPO Springs and Things. Give her a call.

Title: Re: SPRINGS
Post by: option B9 on December 06, 2022, 06:39:02 PM

This past summer I needed springs for my 65 GS hardtop, I took the advice of the members of this site and I called Laura at ESPO. A quick & easy way to get exactly the spring for your GS. I ordered a full set, so far only the fronts are in and the front ride height is just what I needed.

        Eastern States Performance Outlet. (Laura) 570-672-9413 or www.springsnthings.com (http://www.springsnthings.com)

          Tony

Title: Re: SPRINGS
Post by: WkillGS on December 07, 2022, 07:30:56 AM

Can anyone post the specs for the springs they bought from ESPO? I'm a numbers guy and enjoy the math!

Title: Re: SPRINGS
Post by: option B9 on December 07, 2022, 04:55:30 PM

    Hi Walt I don't remember exactly what Ride height I ordered But I have my Invoice. Item # C-CS-656 (Should be front) @ $160.00 # C-CS-5235 ( Should be rear) @ $125.00 . Give Laura a call and she will give you the height specifications. Like I said in the last post I'm very happy with the front Height. I'm waiting on boxed rear lower control arms from OPGI so I can reassemble the rear suspension.
                                  HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

                                       Tony

Title: Re: SPRINGS
Post by: WkillGS on December 08, 2022, 07:01:53 AM

Thanks Tony! I'm more interested in specs such as rate, wire diameter, and load rating.
I put GTO springs in my blue '66 years ago, they're on the weak side, allowing the headers to bottom out.
65 GS and 66 GS have different specs, and wondering how the ESPO springs compare. I suppose Laura could provide that info.