Whose leaf springs to buy price/quality

[Jetbird]

So I am ready to put leaf springs on the 64 HT. I have looked at a few sources and prices vary from $270 for the pair at Larry's to well over $500 at THQ. John R Spring has been recommended also, but I need to call for price. I don't think any of the suppliers includes bushings or hardware so that isn't the difference. Shipping is usually added extra $50 or so for oversize/overweight. My question is this: what suppliers have you all used and are you happy with the quality? If Larry's are good seems like best price, but given that Tbird leaf springs tend to collapse I want to buy something good... Any input appreciated, thank you.

[60fore]

In my opinion and experience Eaton is at the top of the heap when it comes to quality. Definitely not the least expensive but you get what you pay for.

[paulr]

This is a case where I don't want to listen to the Tbird vendors. Who knows where their springs come from, and good luck getting a straight answer. Eaton is right, if you can stand the shipping. I bought from a local truck spring manufacturer (Gittspring) made to Tbird spec.

Cheap price is no advantage for springs. It's a matter of steel quality. Good luck.

[tbird]

Only Eaton.

[vince]

You didn't ask but maybe helpful info. Recently checked with a local spring company I have used a few times on their opinion of new vs re-arch. They said the re-arch springs are perfectly fine. The big HOWEVER is the condition of the metal in the old spring.

[Jetbird]

Yes, I guess that is the question. In that case, I would want to know the shop had a very good reputation before trusting them to know if the springs could be saved with a re-arch. I have seen Dayton brand springs for sale pretty cheap on eBay, they claim they are made in USA. Anyone tried them? Is there some trick here, like they are assembled in USA from crappy Chinese components?

[Jetbird]

Anyone tried Dayton?

[Jetbird]

I bit the bullet and bought the Eaton springs online tonight. Will report when I get them in. This post was edited because it originally said "bit the bust" instead of bullet. Not sure what that would mean... Dang autocorrect.

[Jetbird]

Wow. I ordered my leaf springs for the 64 HT from Eaton Detroit Spring Sunday night, they arrived here in Massachusetts Wednesday afternoon. Fast turnaround, especially considering I ordered a non-standard ride height of plus one inch.