Rebound springs for a 53 front end

[Derf]

I'm looking for some rebound springs for my front end on my 53. Does anyone know if another year would fit mine, or should I just look for aftermarket springs?
Thanks in advance.

[VPH-D]

The 53 still had the small diameter fork springs and bottom spacers. The -49 factory springs were available up until a few years ago for about $70.00. Try an H-D dealer and ask him to do a parts search for a set of springs.
VPH-D

[Derf]

Thanks for the reply. I’m not looking for stock 53 springs. I’m looking for rebound springs, or at least I think they called that. I’m looking for the new style springs that have separate springs in the forks for rebound. I believe it would also come with a shorter dampner.

[Panacea]

If you plan to use the OEM style tubes you'll have to stick with the early dampeners, they are held into the bottom of the tubes with a large snap ring. You could go with late tubes and sliders off an electraglide if you must have the top out springs but then your drum brake won't fit.... Mike

[VPH-D]

Yikes ! I never heard of top out springs, thought you meant fork springs.
VPH-D

[fourthgear]

Bills custom cycle in Pa. has OEM fork springs if thats what you are looking for or you can get cutom springs from JP cycle , off the top of my head I can't think of the co. name , Progressive springs , may be .

[Panacea]

I have a set of progressive suspension springs collecting dust if you want them, PM me. VDH-P, I was refering to the late style dampeners that slide down into the tubes with a short "topout spring" inside the bottom of the tube to absorb the clunk at full extension. Mike

[Derf]

Thanks Mike