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Apr 27, 2008 | 10:19 PM

Fuelie74

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From: Warren IL

Leaf Spring

While looking to see why my 74 leans to one side I found that the rear leaf spring is shot. Now the question is. Should I replace it with a 7 leaf or 9 leaf. I have done a lot of searching on this topic and mostly just came up with advise on composite springs and that is not an option hear. My car currently has a 9 leaf in it. The car is use mostly for cruising and will probably never see the track, but I do want it to handle very well in the corners.

Apr 27, 2008 | 10:30 PM

auctionman256

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From: GADSDEN ALABAMA

a 7 leaf would be good or a mono leaf

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Apr 27, 2008 | 10:38 PM

Fuelie74

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From: Warren IL

Mono leaf is out of my price range right now.

Apr 27, 2008 | 10:41 PM

easyasone2three

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From: Riverside CA

I have an almost new 7 leaf you can have if you pay shipping.

Apr 28, 2008 | 12:19 AM

ratflinger

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St. Jude Donor '11, '17

same deal on a 9 leaf. your choice.

Almost almost new. came on the car, but still had the pn sticker on it.

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Apr 28, 2008 | 12:48 AM

vettecrazy88

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I put 7 leaf on. Rides a little stiffer but I like it much better. Match to springs up front though as it changes handling and alignment.

Apr 28, 2008 | 12:50 AM

lr172

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From: Roselle IL

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Originally Posted by easyasone2three

I have an almost new 7 leaf you can have if you pay shipping.

I was looking to go with a 7 leaf this summer to better match the 550 lb front springs that I put on last summer. If Fuelie74 isn't interested, I am. Please let me know.

Thanks.