Rear Leaf Spring
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Racer
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Rear Leaf Spring
Hi, I was wondering if my leaf spring (7 leaf) needs to be replaced as the car is low on the left rear. All the shocks and the rubber for the leaf springs have been replaced.From what I have measured (one half inch) it is not much but is noticable. Thankswww.vettepics.com/images/70/1970_silver_062805_thumb.jpg
Last edited by JIMS1970VETTE; Aug 23, 2005 at 11:10 AM.
Burning Brakes
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It's not uncommon for C3s, to be slightly uneven from one side to the other. Unless the spring is severely fatigued, there is no reason to replace it.
You can usually even up the sides by adjusting the spring bolts at each end of the spring. Raise the height by tightening the retaining nut and lower it by loosening it.
Mark
You can usually even up the sides by adjusting the spring bolts at each end of the spring. Raise the height by tightening the retaining nut and lower it by loosening it.
Mark
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get a composite spring. They don't "wear" down... If you keep the exhaust far enough away from the spring, they'll live forever...
Intermediate
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Interestingly, I have a similar issue. But my rear spring and all bushings are new. What i did find out (since my left rear is higher than my right rear) is my right front spring sags more than my left front. This will cause the left rear to sit higher. Now I'm ordering a set of front springs!
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Originally Posted by JIMS1970VETTE
Well I am going to turn ends on the spring first and see what happens. 
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Racer
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Well got the spring swapped along with some clean-up underneath and painting, heres some pics. 
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Last edited by JIMS1970VETTE; Aug 27, 2005 at 02:55 PM.