I’m ordering new eyebolts along with other leaf spring supplies from ESPO for my 69 Cougar XR7 Hardtop 351W with A/C. I’m also ordering the competition/improved handling springs. I was asked if I needed 5" or 6 1/2" front eyebolts. My cougar is stock still running the original leaf spring setup, so which size do I need? I also read that the replacement U-bolts maybe too short for the improved handling leaf springs is that the case? Thank you.
Looking through the MPC for the front eyebolt ( 380328-S ) I found it is the same hardware # from 1967 through 1972. Here is that bolt from AMK:
according to AMK it’s 6 1/2 " and $ 8.00 each.
What is ESPO?
Is it this ? https://www.springsnthings.com/
5-1/2 inch bolt is correct starting in 1968.
