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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Another question. According to my VIN, my 73 coupe is just a low performance model. But the rear spring has only 7 leaves. I thought these standard models came with 9. Could someone please explain?
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Gymkhana suspension (FE7 option) 7 leaf spring.
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But there is no rear stabilizer bar.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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sumbody done took de 9 leaf off an put de 7 leaf on....

Mystery solved...
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Could be what GDaina said. Could be that the previous owner left the stabilizer bar off, if it is the original spring, it is known when the assembly line is out of parts they will put on other parts to keep the assembly line going? Who really knows for sure???
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Thanks guys. I am still in the tear down mode but when I start replacing things, what parts should I use to take advantage of the 7 leaf rear spring?
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F-41 suspension had their own set of shocks..not sure if current shocks available today have the same characteristics..also, front coils were stiffer and made the car sit lower.
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