no new shocks 
rear leaf spring?
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: colonia New jeresy
rear leaf spring?
i have a 73 L-82 i need a rear leaf spring need help i dont want it to sit high looking for stock ride high what spring metal or composite ? and my spring is 9 leaf i was thinking going to 7 for better handling? were to buy it thanks
Last edited by 377; Mar 13, 2016 at 04:52 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2014
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From: Rhine Georgia
I went with the 79 version of this VBP 360 spring. Very happy with ride quality and height. Weight reduction is a bonus.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Palm Desert California
I just replaced my stock 9 leaf spring on my '73 with a 9 leaf steel spring from Willcox Corvette. I am pleased with the quality and the ride height is about one inch higher with the new spring.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
I ended up with the VBP 330#. Started with the Hyperco that I bought via Van Steel. The rear ride height was way high and 10" bolts were suggested to bring it down. Not to my liking and the Van Steel folks were most accommodating in swapping it for the VBP piece. With it the car rides and looks great.
One point if you go composite yo will need some good shocks to go with. Bilsteins are the typical choice.
One point if you go composite yo will need some good shocks to go with. Bilsteins are the typical choice.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Beautiful East Texas
I'm still planning on removing the top two leaves from my spring package in order to soften the ride and lower the car slightly... unless someone has a really good reason not to??
mardyn
mardyn
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