composite rear spring
Racer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: South Italy
I'm just thinking to install a composit spring on my'81,I have changed the original shocks with kayaba gr2.
I use the car just for a ride and I don't like the car when it's too stiff,I'm thinking to put the 300lbs.
About your experience this combo will work fine?
Thank you.
I use the car just for a ride and I don't like the car when it's too stiff,I'm thinking to put the 300lbs.
About your experience this combo will work fine?
Thank you.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Triangle Area NC
Team Owner
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From: Ontario
The end of the 10" bolt (not the head, it is up) will definitely be below the edge of the rim.
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Team Owner
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From: Ontario
The bolt head is on top. This is the Bubba version.
An 8" bolt works fine.
I could lower the back a bit but with 235/60s it is OK for me. It would look much better with 225/70s but the tires on it are 80%. Why change?
An 8" bolt works fine.
I could lower the back a bit but with 235/60s it is OK for me. It would look much better with 225/70s but the tires on it are 80%. Why change?
Last edited by Paul L; Nov 21, 2011 at 05:52 PM.
Instructor
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From: Wentworth North Carolina
Team Owner
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From: Ontario
Yes, if you wish to present at shows as an original car leave as is. If you wish to drive then go composite.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Niles, MI
OK, if the longer bolt doesn't stick down further in relation to the wheel; how is the car lowered? Go out and take a look at your Vette. The longer bolt allows the spring end to go down closer to the ground which lowers the car.
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From: Western NY
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 87,298
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From: Western NY
Wow, can't believe I have to explain this. OK, if the longer bolt doesn't stick down further in relation to the wheel; how is the car lowered? Go out and take a look at your Vette. The longer bolt allows the spring end to go down closer to the ground which lowers the car.
OK, if the longer bolt doesn't stick down further in relation to the wheel; how is the car lowered? Go out and take a look at your Vette. The longer bolt allows the spring end to go down closer to the ground which lowers the car.