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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: Oz390 on September 19, 2012, 03:44:26 AM

Title: 68 X code - Leaf Spring ID
Post by: Oz390 on September 19, 2012, 03:44:26 AM

Pulled a pair off a 68 X code coupe, stamped C7ZA-5556-Y  G1-8D

Can't find a reference to the -Y in any of my docs (Ford/Mustang or Eaton).  Assuming G1-8D is date stamp,  G1 = ? 8D = April 68 (?) which would align with a mid May build date...

Considering getting them re-arched here, about 1/3 the cost of buying new Eatons and shipping... ($200 vs $600)

Title: Re: Leaf Spring ID
Post by: 69SCJQ4.30 on September 19, 2012, 08:23:54 PM

If you have a copy of the final issue of master parts catalog if references a spring that replaces the Y spring

Title: Re: Leaf Spring ID
Post by: J_Speegle on September 19, 2012, 11:02:59 PM

Have the Y's listed in one of the period (think its the 67 version) of the MPC. As mentioned each version/printing listed what was carried at the time - not what was available originally - unless they were still being carried in stock at the dealership

Yes the last line (as we currently understand it) would identify who supplied them and a date

Title: Re: Leaf Spring ID
Post by: Oz390 on September 20, 2012, 05:15:06 AM

Looking for the original spec of the spring...

Title: Re: Leaf Spring ID
Post by: J_Speegle on September 20, 2012, 09:58:27 PM

Quote from: Oz390 on September 20, 2012, 05:15:06 AM

Looking for the original spec of the spring...

Looks like 4 leaf - #610 lb

Title: Re: 68 X code - Leaf Spring ID
Post by: Oz390 on September 21, 2012, 02:48:34 AM

Thanks...