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Still waiting for the third set............................
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This is the [i][/i]most inept, unorganized, dysfunctional, idiotic, useless, hopelessly incompetent organization that I have ever had the misfortune to deal with in my entire life. My delivery date has now been pushed back to Oct. 22 - but I forgot to ask what year - silly me.
I no longer care about quality - if its accompanied by service this disasterously incompetent then it just doesn't matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If anybody has received a pair of these springs since June 18th, I would appreciate knowing about it.
I do not recommend this company to ANYBODY!!!!!!
Daryl
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I would be calling them.  I have ordered from JCWhitney before and never have any problems. I have not ordered my leaf springs yet though... now I am kind of leary of ordering. Let us know what happens |
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Sixpak
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It took me all of 4-5 business days to get mine, and I have them already installed. Sorry for your problems, but mine arrived quick, via FedEx and they seem to be the right spring, too. I ordered mine around 9/14, got them 9/21. My guess is your order is 'stuck' somewhere in electron land, like it did not get sent to the manufacturer.
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Shaggy
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It took me all of 4-5 business days to get mine, and I have them already installed. Sorry for your problems, but mine arrived quick, via FedEx and they seem to be the right spring, too.
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Miami340Duster
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440WIP, Dude please call JC WHitney and calmly explain to them your situation. Tell them that you need your car to gt to work....those folks willl eat the freight and bend over backwards to help you....trut me .... I am probably the only other person that had problems with my order and it was resolved in 2 weks or so...I didn't pay for freight and FEDEX ground actually delivered my springs on a saturday evening as I was closing up the shop and cracking open a cold beer. Look I know how pissed you are ....But It is most likely not JC Whitney's fault. All they do is take your order...and submit it to th supplier (RJ Spring)...Call JC WHitney and just explain what is going on...how there are other folks ordering and receiving the same springs that you ordered ....I guaraty you if you communicate to them Something positive has got to happen....verify thepart numbers from these guys that just posted and ensure that they match what you are ordering....not saying you are wrong...just walk the dog...you know retrace the steps ....just to make sure.....barracudadave67 and fstfish66..you guys still have your receipt or your shipping memo...help 440wip out a little.....verify the part numbers where they left from lets all do some homework and get our buddy set up....Now I am getting pissed!!!!
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FREEEEE shipping today aat JCW on $75 orders!!!
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Hey what bushing do i need and can I get them at a auto parts store? I got my set and need to know b/c I am putting them in this weekend. Thanks
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Miami340Duster
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Ok...if you have a NAPA store near you they have them for about $7.00 or $3.50 per side....remember that the rear shackle bushings come in halves so you need 4 halves per side. And that is the way they should be boxed at the parts store. I had a real bad time with the shackle hanger bracket that bolts to the rear frame being out of round so I basically took it to my buddies machine shop and he used a honing tool to fix...what a pain in the $%# that was. Just make sure you clean your rear brackets real good and also wire wheel to the shackle crossd bolts. They tend to keep some of the old bushing material melted to them from years of rubbing. So the point is...the cleaner you gt the stuff the easier the reassembly will be and less binding later...Good Luck..... oh BTW...the front should be a snap since the springs should have brought the front bushings already installed....so just clean exchange and R/R..Good luck!!!!  |
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Thanks what size should I get for the missing bushings?
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Miami340Duster
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ok ....the bushings for the rear of the springs are ordered by make and model....I believe all a bodies use the same part number... it doesn't go by size....
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I read this whole thing, and like the whole 'discount spring' idea. Did theissue of the missing/incorrect springs get worked out? Tomorrow is the 22nd of Oct.
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Shaggy
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Just noticed on my latest credit card statment that I have been charged $9 per month by WLI*shopperdiscount since feb as JCwhitney signed me up for a 30 day trial when I ordered online. I didn't notice this when I orderd my springs so anyone who ordered online might want to watch there statments. I got the money they charged back, but I am not to happy that JC signed me up for this BS.... |
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mrbill00
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yeah these work great for the price and you can get free shipping
check the website...A body, 5 leaf HD...i got a set for my 68 Val and
was so happy, got another for my 69 Val (i haven'tseen any 9.00
charges yet but i'll be watching)
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bbscamp
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I just got a set for my 64. the front bushing is VERY large oval shaped. I'm wondering if it will even clear the front mount! I'll check on monday... any one else get the larger front busihing??
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The oval shape is an F-body leaf spring...sounds like ya got the wrong ones.
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Those who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those of us who are doing it.
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Ryan (Strange246)
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Anyone got the part number for the 5 leaf HD springs? Need another set for the Duster but their website is only showing me the 4 leaf standards....
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Anyone? I want to order while the free shipping is going on...
Ryan
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mrbill00
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Item: 967569 LEAF SPRING 5 LEAF
Quantity: 2 @ Total Price:$119.98 USD
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you need the 2 letter prefix as well as the 1 or 2 letter suffix. for example...the 4 leaf are: ZX 967570 P. I tried ZX and P by your 967569 and it didn't work.  |
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496dart
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my question is: How do these perform AT THE STRIP? Compared to SS springs...do they plant the rear like the SS? Anyone running 10's with the JCW springs? I could care less how the car rides on the street ....  |
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bbscamp
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Bill wins....the springs they sent were F body springs. They are going back tomorrow. I'm getting 4 leafs A bodys. the 5 leaf HD A body springs have been discontinued.  according to the customer service rep. today. |
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Ryan (Strange246)
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the 5 leaf HD A body springs have been discontinued. according to the customer service rep. today. That just sux! Ryan |
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tyr fryr
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I put some on my dart drop top they sit fine also they gave me free shipping Ihave abuddy who ralleys a dart he loves'em(hd 5leaf) good deal
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project74
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I talked to Espo Springs n' Things last week and got a quote of $140 for a matched set of 5 leafs just in case anyone's still looking for a decent deal.
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340dart
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i bought them they were nice and cheap i added a few leaves from my old worn out ones and it gave my dart an awesome stance. no lie when i was leaving a car show i overheard some guys say "look hes even got superstock springs on it"
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flyboy01
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Since they dont make 5 leaf springs anymore, can you order the superstock spring and just remove a leaf? Has anyone tried contacting the spring shop in MI and seeing if they will make you a set?
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Bump ........so i can read the rest later.............
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