58 leaf springs 340E8 date

[Brandon T.]

Can anybody tell me what 340E8 stands for on the bottom leaf spring? I would think E is for June and the 8 is for 58 but not sure what the 340 stands for.

[Philip C.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

Hi Brandon E= for Eaton the manufacture, 340= day of the year, 8= year made. Phil 8063

[Brandon T.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

Phillip, if 340 is the day of the year they would not be correct for my july 16th build date, is that correct?

[Philip C.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

Brandon I would say a Jan Feb ... 59. Phil 8063

[Brandon T.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

Thanks Phillip, I was looking at these springs on ebay hoping they would be correct for my July 58 car. I don't guess I will not bid on them.

[John H.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

if 340 is the day of the year they would not be correct for my july 16th build date, is that correct?

You can't see the date as-installed - it's covered by by the spring/shock retainer plate.

[Brandon T.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

John, would you look at the leaf springs that is listed on ebay. One of them are bent on the end, just want your opinion to see if you think it can be straightened.

[John H.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

John, would you look at the leaf springs that is listed on ebay. One of them are bent on the end, just want your opinion to see if you think it can be straightened.

Brandon -

Got a link?

[Brandon T.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

I'm not sure how to send you a link but the item number on ebay is 201011532222

[John H.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

I'm not sure how to send you a link but the item number on ebay is 201011532222

Brandon -

I think a good spring shop could correct that - will require disassembly, heat, repair, and anneal.

[Brandon T.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

Thanks John, do you have any idea what Eaton would charge to restore a set of springs.

[Gary C.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

Brandon,

Make sure the "340E8" is under the spring shackle plate. Sometimes, no often, but sometimes the stampings are outside of the plate area and can be seen during judging.

Gary
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[John H.]

Re: 58 leaf springs 340E8 date

Thanks John, do you have any idea what Eaton would charge to restore a set of springs.

Nope, not offhand - call Mike Eaton at (313) 963-3839 and ask.