7 or 9 leaf spring??

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Mar 3, 2006 | 03:34 PM

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7 or 9 leaf spring??

I'd like to replace my worn out leaf spring but not sure if I should use a 7 or 9 leaf spring. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Mar 3, 2006 | 03:57 PM

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Depends on what you are doing. You want the front and rear matched to what you're doing. If you're drag racing go as stout as possible..I have a Daytona 5 leaf with an extra one added to it!

I think the 7 leaves are pretty decent...the 9 leaf is too soft to me for anything.

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Mar 3, 2006 | 04:54 PM

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The 7 leaf was used on the F41 suspension option. That included stiffer coils and shocks. if you decide on the 7 leaf, you should also change to the f41 coils.

Mar 3, 2006 | 05:01 PM

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I like my 9 leaf and would recommend one but my car is primarily a cruiser. For real handling you would probably want the 7 leaf or a fiberglass.

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