VBP 360# Spring
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VBP 360# Spring(Updated With Pics)
Got my 360# spring from VBP today
. I will be putting the suspension back together, if weather permits, and it should be fun
. Good looking piece. I hope I install this thing correctly. 
. I will be putting the suspension back together, if weather permits, and it should be fun. Good looking piece. I hope I install this thing correctly.
Last edited by jordan89; Oct 19, 2010 at 12:53 AM. Reason: Updated
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Tubular Control Arms
Front Transverse Monospring kit too(No pic)
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...t-1963-82.html
And other new suspension components.
Last edited by jordan89; Oct 19, 2010 at 12:55 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Hi
If your replacing a steel spring by this plastic spring, you also need different shock absorbers.
And again, insulate the spring well from the exhaust pipes.
I still have one to install as well. I think it is a low arch 420 VB&P spring.
Rgds. Günther
If your replacing a steel spring by this plastic spring, you also need different shock absorbers.
And again, insulate the spring well from the exhaust pipes.
I still have one to install as well. I think it is a low arch 420 VB&P spring.
Rgds. Günther
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I have a VB 360 with Bilsteins, sure firmed up the ride over my old OEM 7 leaf spring. I have 550 lb front springs as well and the ride it firm and a bit jiggly. I also added the Sharkbar (hoop version) for my vert. and it in combination of the 360 rear spring made for a much firmer ride but still comfortable.
Melting Slicks
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I'm supposed to get my stuff tomorrow from VB&P. I ordered the 330lb rear mono spring and four bilstein sport shocks for my small block 72 coupe. Good luck with the install.
Sully
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About the Bilsteins. VBP sells two versions. The version they package with the 360# monospring doesn't provide enough damping. At least this is the situation with the Bilsteins they sold me in the performance package that included the 360# spring. This was perhaps 5 years ago. The second version provides more damping and others have reported that this is the shock that is needed with the 360# spring. Maybe they're packaging this shock into their performance package now.
The Bilstein with the lesser damping characteristic causes the rear end of my 68 to be a bit bouncy. When I get around to it, I'm going to buy the higher damped Bilstein.
The Bilstein with the lesser damping characteristic causes the rear end of my 68 to be a bit bouncy. When I get around to it, I'm going to buy the higher damped Bilstein.
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I'm back from installing the upper and lower control arms. I couldn't get the spindle on their because I had installed the lower control arms upside down, dumb me, and finally figured it out after a search. I'm going to post some pics in a couple of minutes.
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I'm going to detail the engine bay at my friends shop, so I have to finish up the suspension. I also need to install a helicoil for one of the water pump bolts. I think I'm going to practice on an old head before doing this to my block.
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Waiting for the ride results. I put the the #330 but thought it was too soft so I returned it and got the #360. Better. Haven't installed the the # 420 or the #460 front spring, can't remember the right number.
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It's actually gonna be a while till it sees the street as I still have to do the rear suspension. I'm trying to finish it ASAP. I've never drive the car, not even when I bought it. When I bought the car, I parked it and tore it apart the first week. I'm dying to drive this car and will do my best to finish it ASAP.
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It's actually gonna be a while till it sees the street as I still have to do the rear suspension. I'm trying to finish it ASAP. I've never drive the car, not even when I bought it. When I bought the car, I parked it and tore it apart the first week. I'm dying to drive this car and will do my best to finish it ASAP.
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Bilstein Damping
About the Bilsteins. VBP sells two versions. The version they package with the 360# monospring doesn't provide enough damping. At least this is the situation with the Bilsteins they sold me in the performance package that included the 360# spring. This was perhaps 5 years ago. The second version provides more damping and others have reported that this is the shock that is needed with the 360# spring. Maybe they're packaging this shock into their performance package now.
The Bilstein with the lesser damping characteristic causes the rear end of my 68 to be a bit bouncy. When I get around to it, I'm going to buy the higher damped Bilstein.
The Bilstein with the lesser damping characteristic causes the rear end of my 68 to be a bit bouncy. When I get around to it, I'm going to buy the higher damped Bilstein.
I have a '69 now and hope to get the QA1s when I change the rear spring.