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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Can any tell me what the stock front suspension spring weight is for a 1977 L48 with the Gymkhana suspension package? Is it the 460lb or 550 lb springs? Thanks
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Can any tell me what the stock front suspension spring weight is for a 1977 L48 with the Gymkhana suspension package? Is it the 460lb or 550 lb springs? Thanks
I believe all the gymkhana cars got the 550lb big block front springs, a larger stabilizer bar in the front and a stabilizer bar added to the rear. Do a search o nthe rear stabilizer bar as there are many differing opinions on if it really adds to the suspensions capabilities.

One opinion is common though, if you do add the rear to a car which did not come with it, the size of the rear and fronts should be matched. That's doesn't mean equal, that means matched in performance. An imbalance gives you worse handling than without the bar.
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