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I've been looking for OEM repalcement springs as I wanted to replace the blown struts but can't find any, even in the specialty stores!

Does anyone know of any cheap replacement, if so what are they, where can you get them and how much do they cost! I was going to use them in conjuction with Monroe Sensatrac Struts front (Canadian Tire sale about $90CDN/ea) and rear (about $60CDN/ea).

Regards,

Dave

Oh I forgot to metion that I am not willing to pay the dealer prices for the springs.

Dave

Colt stuff is disco'd mostly. Try getting windshield wiper linkages, no luck.

As far as not wanting to pay dealer prices, well how bad do you want the springs?

Why replace the springs anyway? Are yours shot? ANy junkyard will have colt springs if you are really hard up.

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Early 2000's: 1992 Summit sedan - 14.1 @ 100.9mph w/ 155/80 13s
2012: 1989 Dodge Colt GT Turbo - 14.9 @ 100mph, 10psi/s16G

or you could just grab a set of used awd dsm springs. They're slightly stiffer, but that shouldn't be a problem.

Jason,

Approx how much do they raise up the car if ne at all?


JImmy

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1997 Eagle Talon TSi - 11.3 @ 126MPH
1989 Colt Turbo - 198WHP 202 Torque - RIP
1991 Colt Turbo Conversion Targa Rally Car - Work in Progress

I'm not sure about that. I've never used them. But there really isn't that much of a difference in spring rates, so I can't imagine it being too much.

I bought awd springs from the dealer last year. Not sure about the front but the rears were $49 each (shop price), I could look it up.
BTW, the stock awd springs dropped the colt 2"(rear only). The fronts were cut, 2 coils =2" drop(looks nice but bouncy ride, 1 coil would have been enough).

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'89 Plymouth 200GT 4g61t , evo316g, fmic, 1g cams, cyclone intake, 1g throttle body, 2.5 hard pipes, 190 walboro, 650's, 2g o2, 2g ex mani,3" mandrel, ACT 2100, Fidenza flywheel, Unorthodox underdrive pulley, SBR lsd, , AEM wideband, tuned by maf-t, 2" drop, gr-2's, brembo
cross-drilled, metal masters, 205-50 Falken Azenis, etc., 280 whp @ 256 tq

Are the linkages the actual winshild wiper arms or the internal ones below the hood? If you need it badly can probably find ones at the local wrecker for you?

I thought that the springs where different on turbo and non turbo hatch backs? Can anyone clarify this? As I was able to find a 93 colt hatchback in the local wrecker.

Thanks,

Dave

Ohh, figure two fists sideways between the front fender and the tire