Monoleaf Spring
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From: Raleigh NC
Monoleaf Spring
I am buying a used monoleaf fiberglass spring. It is pretty new but came off a 81 vette, I have a 76, it is a flexlite, that is all the info for now. Anyone know if i can expect the spring to fit?
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If it came off an 81, most likely it has the same shape as a TRW. These have a very smooth ride but do require a longer spring bolt to get the rear ride height correct. This may cause interference with the inside sidewall of your rear tires. I fixed this by using 3/16" spacers on my rear wheels to move the wheels out a bit.
I'd recommend that you install new shocks with this spring. KYB-Gr2s from VB work best for me.
I'd recommend that you install new shocks with this spring. KYB-Gr2s from VB work best for me.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: san diego ca
Originally Posted by flynhi
If it came off an 81, most likely it has the same shape as a TRW. These have a very smooth ride but do require a longer spring bolt to get the rear ride height correct. This may cause interference with the inside sidewall of your rear tires. I fixed this by using 3/16" spacers on my rear wheels to move the wheels out a bit.
I'd recommend that you install new shocks with this spring. KYB-Gr2s from VB work best for me.
I'd recommend that you install new shocks with this spring. KYB-Gr2s from VB work best for me.
yep. what he said.BTW flynhi...any details on the spacers? what did you use, or where did you get 'em?
