Gonna replace the rear leaf spring...thoughts?
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Renton WA
Gonna replace the rear leaf spring...thoughts?
My options are 300,330,360, and 420 lbs/in for the spring.
Anyone have any idea how much difference it really makes?
Thoughts appreciated!
Anyone have any idea how much difference it really makes?
Thoughts appreciated!
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Orange County Ca
I went with the #360 fiberglass rear and 550 frt coils per vb&p suggestions for my 69 bb. Very nice for autocross or smooth freeways, but can be a little rough around town. I would probaly go 1 step lighter on both ends if I did it again.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: New Cumberland PA
Probably best to match front and rear springs, sway bars, and shocks. Talk to one of the vendors and they should be able to make a recommendation based on how the car is used. My car had the gymkhana suspension from the factory so I don't have any idea what standard springs feel like. I never thought the car rode rough. I did change the rear spring to a 330 composite and it is softer.
