Leaf spring taken apart
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I'm doing the same thing and my spring got 10 pieces like yours 2.5 inches wide. I have a 79 and it isn't the original spring, I'm trying to find liners, if you find liners, let me know where you found them. Lot of 9 leaves liners kit available but 10 leaves kit are hard to find.
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I'm doing the same thing and my spring got 10 pieces like yours 2.5 inches wide. I have a 79 and it isn't the original spring, I'm trying to find liners, if you find liners, let me know where you found them. Lot of 9 leaves liners kit available but 10 leaves kit are hard to find.
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I have a 75 with seven rear leafs that appear original. If it is the original spring can I assume this is a FE7 Gymkhana suspension. Could it be a ZO7? What do I look for to tell the difference?
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A form of plastic. I would assume they acting as a lubricant or an anti squeek. You really don't want metal on meatal shifting parts.
At one time vendors offer them.
I'm not sure the amount of leaves in a 9 but 7's have 8. I believe the 8th is a spacer/straight piece that doesn't require a lining.
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If you can't find them for your years (C3) Long Island Corvett Supply offer for mid years, They'll probably work
At one time vendors offer them.
I'm not sure the amount of leaves in a 9 but 7's have 8. I believe the 8th is a spacer/straight piece that doesn't require a lining.
Regards,
Pete
If you can't find them for your years (C3) Long Island Corvett Supply offer for mid years, They'll probably work
Last edited by PeteL46; Jan 18, 2015 at 09:38 PM.
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