Spring suppliers in UK?

Hi guys,
I'm looking to replace the leaf spring on the front of my model A. I just wondered if anyone in the UK had advice or relevant experience of any suppliers?

I think altering or refurbishing the existing spring would be a waste of time, so its new I'm looking for. Any help gratefully received.

Gus

 

www.randrhotrodimports.co.uk


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Gus,
Try Geordie Paul and crew at Duksville Speed Shop.
0161 343 6015
Usually has that sort of stuff in stock,great service,I use them all the time.
Mark.

 

Thanks Mark,
I was thinking of talking to Paul anyway - I've always got good service from him in the past. I just wonder about how to judge what weight of spring to put on as a replacement. Is there a rule of thumb?

 

I would guess that any aftermarket spring should be pretty close rate wise.I plan on running mine as it came.If it's a little stiff,I'll remove a leaf and try again.
Make sure you get the correct length spring though.For a spring over set-up,measure the distance between the centres of the perch pin bosses on the top face of the axle then,subtract 4 1/2 inches.That will give you the free length of the spring.
Cheers,
Mark.

 

Thats just the info I was looking for. Thanks Mark, I'll measure up and get a quote.

Gus

 

Pauls' the Man for the job, he'll be able to tell you what spring you'll need I'm sure!

Nick.

 

Geordie Paul sorted me out with a So Cal spring and dropped forged axle,
for my A .
Great chap to deal with

 

OK, OK, I get it. I'll phone him tomorrow.

Thanks though guys.

 

You KNOW it makes sense!

Nick.