Rear leaf spring questions..
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Melting Slicks
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From: Dover NH
Rear leaf spring questions..
Hi all..
I am finaly getting clost to putting the body back on my 78'.. But I have a few more things to do first..
I have a question about the rear spring..
1) The center plate that holds the spring in place is warped pretty bad, I am going to buy a new one.. My 78' has a 2 1/4" 7 leaf spring in it, but most of the catalogs only list the plates by 63-77 and 78-79 (But I thought most of the Late 78's and 79's had the 2 1/2 spring? Should I just by the 1977' plate?
2) Its been a long time since I pulled my 78' apart :eek: Are there any
rubber pads that I should have on top and below the center of the leaf?
Thanks much!
-Bill
I am finaly getting clost to putting the body back on my 78'.. But I have a few more things to do first..
I have a question about the rear spring..
1) The center plate that holds the spring in place is warped pretty bad, I am going to buy a new one.. My 78' has a 2 1/4" 7 leaf spring in it, but most of the catalogs only list the plates by 63-77 and 78-79 (But I thought most of the Late 78's and 79's had the 2 1/2 spring? Should I just by the 1977' plate?
2) Its been a long time since I pulled my 78' apart :eek: Are there any
rubber pads that I should have on top and below the center of the leaf?
Thanks much!
-Bill
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Northern CA
Re: Rear leaf spring questions.. (Bans25)
Hey Bans,
Check around... some of the aftermarket catalogues like Ecklers and Zip sell the plate for 2-1\4 spring. Call them if you have any doubt.
Sounds like that plate is getting a lot of stress... might be a good time to replace the rear cover too.... and while you're at it... some new bolts.
Good Luck.
Check around... some of the aftermarket catalogues like Ecklers and Zip sell the plate for 2-1\4 spring. Call them if you have any doubt.
Sounds like that plate is getting a lot of stress... might be a good time to replace the rear cover too.... and while you're at it... some new bolts.
Good Luck.
