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    1970 Sprite Alpine Suspension

    Tried pulling off the dampers but they are so old, if there was a stamp on it its not visible anymore. I tried emailing the retro caravan club as well twice. I would have thought they would be interested in sharing caravan information but I haven't heard back. I am pretty much snookered on...
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    Sprite Alpine Suspension

    Thanks for the leads, this is very helpful. I will definitely follow up on these. These retro Vans arent very popular where I am in Canada so theirs not much local insight here. Cheers.
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    Sprite Alpine Suspension

    Thanks for the insight. A few other folks have recommended the same in taking the custom route as well. I was really hoping there would be a car of that era where I could just swap the struts 1:1. Overall like you said, It really depends on the cost of going the custom. It might be easier for me...
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    1970 Sprite Alpine Suspension

    Thanks guys. I guess like your saying best bet is to try and follow up withe the manufacturer to see if they have anything in their DB
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    Sprite Alpine Suspension

    Just want to bump this thread to see if OP had any luck. I have a 1970 Sprite Alpine and I cant find replacement shocks and springs.....
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    1970 Sprite Alpine Suspension

    Hi All, I inherited a Sprite Alpine from 1970 that I am in the process of rebuilding. Overall its coming along quite well and can share some images is anyone's interested. I have run into a bit of a snag though as it needs new shocks, and possibly coils. I have visited a bunch of trailer, auto...