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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Im Looking for a sale on mono leaf front and rear kit for my 69.
Anyone know of a good sale, Im putting in a Big Block but want a good ride so im thinking a 340 lb rear mono leaf, what do you think, What Lb mono leaf do I need for the front.
I dont want it to sit high with lots of tire clearance, I think that looks stupid, I read here that some of you bought the 360lb mono and it sits real high and you dont like it.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Is your mind set of mono springs? why not go with steel, you can still get a good ride out of them. I personally dont like the mono springs. I have heard stories of them cracking.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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I got full front and rear from pattie at vb@p and I love it just installed it looks great have to update when I drive her but soon Patie worked with me and was very gentle adj height and suspension attriubutes is awsome give them a call!
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Is your mind set of mono springs? why not go with steel, you can still get a good ride out of them. I personally dont like the mono springs. I have heard stories of them cracking.
Get good shocks and you'll get a good ride.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Is your mind set of mono springs? why not go with steel, you can still get a good ride out of them. I personally dont like the mono springs. I have heard stories of them cracking.
If steel is so wonderful, why did GM go to composite monosprings for Corvettes?
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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hey bickel,,what pound did you get, do you have a big or small block
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I have a 9 leaf and need to replace it. What is the comparable mono #? I don't want any stiffer with the Bilsteine sport shocks that are in place.
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If steel is so wonderful, why did GM go to composite monosprings for Corvettes?
$$$
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