Delco replacement springs for 63

[Edward J.]

Has anyone used Delco replacement springs on there small block mid year car. I am looking to replace my springs, as one side is sitting lower, I been researching on line and know Eaton spring is one, I know they are a good replacement. but are almost 3 times the $. Thanks for your input. Ed

[Ruedi K.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Hello Ed,

I used those coil springs: http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....5Z50000050B~~~

However, I think they have one coil too much, so not right for judging. Besides that, the car rides great with them.

Found out that my car had one original spring on one side and on the other there was one with 11 coils!

Rudy

[Edward J.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Thanks for the quick answer Ruedi. Do you Have a pic you can post , maybe a side view of your car would like to see how your sits. I think the judges would be hard pressed to count the coils (8) while the car is on the ground. If it were 11 or 12 coils yes they would see this.

[Edward J.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Ruedi, How does the car sit.

[Ruedi K.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Hello Ed

I will take a side view picture of the car tomorrow. I am not able to do this today.

Regards

Rudy

[Joe L.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Has anyone used Delco replacement springs on there small block mid year car. I am looking to replace my springs, as one side is sitting lower, I been researching on line and know Eaton spring is one, I know they are a good replacement. but are almost 3 times the $. Thanks for your input. Ed

Edward------


Don't get the idea that these springs are OEM. They are not; they are aftermarket. That does not mean they are bad, though. They might work just fine.

[Edward J.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Joe, Just trying to get a idea how the car sits and rides, most of the venders sell the repro springs for about 3 times the cost of a Delco spring. I know that Delco is no more, as they just use the name and re box. Corvette America sells the Delco spring for about 70 bucks.

[Ruedi K.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

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Hello Ed, Here's the car sitting like that.

Rudy

[Bob W.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

hello Rudy your car looks great what is the height from the ground to the fender lip. also where did you buy the springs and what size tire is on your car thanks Bob

[Ruedi K.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Hello Bob

Thank you for the compliment. I have Maxxis radial tyres 205/70 R15 on the car. Height from ground to the fender lip is 26.18 inches.

I did buy the front coil springs from Corvette Central: http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z50000050~~~

Rudy

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[Edward J.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Ruedi, Thanks for the pic of your car. love the car. always loved silver on 63. Do you recall when you got the springs from corvette central were they Delco springs? Corvette Central does not say anything about the spring and most of the venders do list the Delco spring and it's only about $65.00 verses $184.00 corvette central.

[Ruedi K.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Hello Ed,

Thanks for the kind word. Your car is really nice, too.

If you go to the Corvette Central webpage, they show multiple coils for 1963 Corvette. price range from $79.95 up to $184.

When I got the springs, if I remember correctly, they were packed in blank cardboard. I can't remember a manufacturer. So I can't say for sure if they are Delco or something else. Important for me was that they are manufactured in the US, don't want the China products.

Regards

Ruedi

[Bob W.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Rudy 2nd shots even nicer with did you use for the rear spring ???

[Ruedi K.]

Re: Delco replacement springs for 63

Bob, I don't know what kind of rear springs were installed. I had only to change the front springs.
Photo was taken by a photographer who is planning to make a Corvette calendar.

Regards

Rudy