While shopping for parts for my ('68, 360, 4X2) coil spring/radius arm bushing project, I've not been able to find the upper coil spring retainers. I've found them for '73-'79 trucks and Broncos, but not for my '68. I double checked my truck and they are there (sort of...both are broke) on both sides. Do I buy the '73-'79 retainers, try to make new ones, or just leave them off?
Cooter
Front Coil Spring Upper Retainer.
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Re: Front Coil Spring Upper Retainer.
Roll your own. The weight of the truck keeps the springs from falling off. 
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Re: Front Coil Spring Upper Retainer.
Derek,
Been a lot of discussion here lately on coil springs not being that much different.
I can't seem to get the search engine working this morning.
If it's the flat stock with the bend in it I thinkin' of, I believe the dent one's would work also.
Bronco Graveyard or DC probably has them in stock.
Basketcase
Been a lot of discussion here lately on coil springs not being that much different.
I can't seem to get the search engine working this morning.
If it's the flat stock with the bend in it I thinkin' of, I believe the dent one's would work also.
Bronco Graveyard or DC probably has them in stock.
Basketcase
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SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
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Re: Front Coil Spring Upper Retainer.
Yea, it is the flat metal stock that has a bend in it to go around the coil spring. I think NPD has them for $4.95 each. I'm just trying to get all of my parts together before I start working.
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Re: Front Coil Spring Upper Retainer.
Just for the record: The '73-'79 retainers are the same as the bumpside versions.
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