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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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I have installed offset trailing arms and have 17X9.5 rear wheels, but the wheel is hitting the composit spring. I have heard of people getting shorter springs, but I dont know what to buy or from who.

Currently from end to end unsprung it measures 46"
end to end wraped around the curve it measures 48 3/4"

There are also the numbers 2978 and 325 on it.

What do the numbers mean?

Looking for help or advise on picking a new spring.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Call Vette Brakes and Products, they can tell you everything you ever wanted to know. They also can shorten your monospring for you.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Back in July, Vansteel told me he had them.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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I bought a shorter spring from Van Steel, back in July. It's in my closet right now. I expect a February install date.
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Originally Posted by Maine Vette
Call Vette Brakes and Products, they can tell you everything you ever wanted to know. They also can shorten your monospring for you.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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I have a shorten spring from VB&P - works well. I have photos posted in my gallery.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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2978 is the serial number
325 is the spring rate
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Thats a soft spring.
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