C3 rear spring quality question
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C3 rear spring quality question
I have removed the rear spring of my '78 L-82 and want to replace it.
One dealer gave me a price of $240 for threir spring, he said it was higher than most because it was U.S. made, others sell their's for around $130 but are foreign made and poor quality, acording to him.
Has anyone bought a rear spring from Corvette Central and had any quality issues.
Also, my spring is 2 1/4", 7 leaf, I beleive is the orginal. I've seen some conflicting info about 77-78 having 2 1/4 or 2 1/2" springs. Is my 2 1/4, 7 leaf correct.
Thanks
One dealer gave me a price of $240 for threir spring, he said it was higher than most because it was U.S. made, others sell their's for around $130 but are foreign made and poor quality, acording to him.
Has anyone bought a rear spring from Corvette Central and had any quality issues.
Also, my spring is 2 1/4", 7 leaf, I beleive is the orginal. I've seen some conflicting info about 77-78 having 2 1/4 or 2 1/2" springs. Is my 2 1/4, 7 leaf correct.
Thanks
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For stock replacement I suggest Eaton...just give them a call
http://www.eatonsprings.com/ordering.htm
http://www.eatonsprings.com/ordering.htm
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Lots of places to get them from, VB&P, Van Steel, etc. just shop around. They also have rebuild kits for your original. Make sure you get new bolts and a mounting plate, it will make things easier. Also, if you do go to a glass spring, you will have to have some high quality shocks to go with it. Get some catalogs from them and shop it or visit the websites and decide which way you wanna go and will fit the budget.
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For stock replacement I suggest Eaton...just give them a call
http://www.eatonsprings.com/ordering.htm
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