C2 rear spring replacement problem

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Jan 15, 2012 | 08:19 PM

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C2 rear spring replacement problem

I am completing a trailing arm/bushing referb' - and I had my stock 7 leaf sping re arched to keep the NCRS status.

Problem is with reassembly - the spring arch is such that jacking one end raises the car with about 2 inchs to go in spring travel to allow the bolt to be fit - I have the car on a lift so access is easy.

has anyone encountered this issue - and solutions welcome.

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Bill Syblon

Jan 15, 2012 | 08:54 PM

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The reason this is happening is the lever arm (the front lift pad) is to close to the spring jack. Bring the car down put a jack stands in front of the engine cross member, this will give you a longer lever arm so the rear of the car will not come off the jack stand and you can attach the spring bolts.

Jan 15, 2012 | 08:56 PM

VetteRed1965

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You have a 62 in your avitar, is this the year ?

Jan 16, 2012 | 09:59 AM

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Rear spring fit

Good point I will put the front A arms on jack stands and see the flex today

My idea was a all thread bolt th pull the spring into position a meessy solution

thanks

I have a C1 and C2 Work to do on both

Bill

Jan 16, 2012 | 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1962 corvette

Who did the re-arch on your spring, Bill? Would you mind sharing the cost? Also, what amount of re-arch did you get with the spring unloaded (i. e., measurement from a line between the two tips up to the underside of the center of the spring?

Jan 17, 2012 | 02:25 PM

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I had it done in Ft. Worth - local shop Champion' Spring. Cost $60 and he added 1 inch of arch over stock as measured from tip to center - I did not measure the absolute distance. I just installed yesterday and am putting exhaust in today and drive tomorrow - hope th get a stock' look for the car