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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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I was wondering if anybody could tell me how much arch your rear spring should have when the car is on the ground. I am thinking about replacing mine on my 79 but am not quite sure it need s replacing. I have a 1977 with low mileage and the spring has some arch but I can't believe it would be bad. So I am comparing the two and still am not sure if the 79 really needs one. It has about 85,000 miles on it. If anybody can steer me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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On my original 12K mile 79. Gymkhana spring. Drove it home 1000 miles 4 years ago and was surprised to see that bolt missing!
Pretty much the same ride height as my other Vettes.
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On my original 12K mile 79. Gymkhana spring. Drove it home 1000 miles 4 years ago and was surprised to see that bolt missing!
Pretty much the same ride height as my other Vettes.
Hey, thanks for the reply with the photo. Looks just like mine. I guess I'll fly as is and just replace the spring mount bushings. Your car looks good underneath. I have mine looking the same way. Thanks again!!!
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Hey, thanks for the reply with the photo. Looks just like mine. I guess I'll fly as is and just replace the spring mount bushings. Your car looks good underneath. I have mine looking the same way. Thanks again!!!
Thanks, pic was before any cleanup. Low mile Vette but doubt anyone was ever underneath.
I replaced spring bushings in each of my Vettes this past winter. Raised the rear end maybe 1/2" or so. Sandblasted and painted all the sway bar hardware while I was at it.
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Here's mine. There's no gas tank or spare tire carrier installed in this pic so be advised there's little less weight on the spring.

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