66 Rear spring
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66 Rear spring
I'm working on the rear spring of the 66 that I am doing. bought new cushings and all that and have it a part fixin to paint. I know that the spring is supposed to be gray but how about the two straps. gray or black which is correct? Thanks, Paintbug
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No they are the old springs. I've taken them a part and going to repaint them gray with new cushings. Thier is a srap on each side. don't know if they are supposed to be black or gray?
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From: DAVIE/FORT LAUDERDALE FL
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go to corvette central and type in 582056 for the replacement leaf spring. look at the pic for the spring. does yours have those two straps on either end? if so, it is a replacement. those straps are supposed to be removed after installation.
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From: East Fremantle Western Australia
Also, don't fit the 'cushing' (correct term = liner) between the 6th and 7th leaf as counted from the bottom (lonest) leaf. This is the same whether your spring is 7-leaf (F41 heavy duty) or 9-leaf (standard). Best Regards, Gary (Perth, Australia).
