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thumper wcmc

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« on: December 17, 2011, 09:27:00 AM »

i bought a 91 capri xr only to find out the sprngs have all been cut when i had a left front blowout on the highway and learned all four tires were worn out onthe innermost part of the tire  :(  so four new tires and desperate need of alignment later i need to find a set of stock springs all four i guess since they said all had been cut. anyone have any stocks laying around???? or any ideas on where to find some cheap i am a student and single father so the tire purchase wiped me out  :(  and at christmas too luckily had gotten most presents for the kids so at oleast there is some what of a happy ending  lol. thanks for any info you guys have. merry christmas.  
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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2011, 04:28:00 PM »

Roo-Sport
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2011, 04:28:00 PM »

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1431649,parttype,7512

This should help too, not sure if our cars use differing springs though, but these are pretty affordable; and technically should fit.  You'd use the hatchback rear springs obviously.
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2011, 06:17:00 PM »

I don't know if the hatch springs would fit, I know the Sedan bits from the 323 GT are compatible.

I was told by Pat@ Midcounty that there are different spring rates between turbo & nonturbo -not sure if that's true, I don't think it would matter a whole lot
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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2011, 07:28:00 PM »

Thumper did you get "replacement" springs?
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thumper wcmc

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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2011, 09:38:00 AM »

no not yet:( did not find any at roo sports. and honestly i am a mechanical idiot so not real sure how to look for any  :(
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2011, 01:36:00 PM »

The Roo-Sport.com catalog online is incomplete, and out of date (we are working on updating it!!). I have several sets of stock springs available. Just give us a call at 503-919-4227

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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2011, 01:42:00 AM »

I know Russ is a great source for parts, but I might also recommend trying to find some used parts.  I have been able to save a bundle by buying used parts using this website.

http://www.car-part.com/

I bought two fenders and a gas tank for $150.00 yesterday.
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2012, 06:48:00 PM »

I may have a set thumper
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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2012, 01:36:00 PM »

sent you a email from my yahoo email snigl    thanks and russ i will try to give you a call in a day or so.
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2012, 05:17:00 PM »

Thumper I replied to your email
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« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2012, 09:30:00 AM »

got new springs but cant get that dang top nut off any ideas?
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« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2012, 01:57:00 PM »

You need to loosen that nut with it still on the car.  The hole is keyed and the strut mounts hold it in place.
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2012, 06:46:00 AM »

thanks for the info it has been a slow process but i am learning how to do it faster just have one more rear to go but now i know i don't have to disassemble the back really to get it out just a few bolts jack it up and bam falls right out with a little wiggling.
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Snigalfriz

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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2012, 06:03:00 PM »

yep. glad it is working out
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