Rear Spring Info Needeed
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Dimondale Mich
Rear Spring Info Needeed
Hey Vetters
I need info on rear springs. This is my 2nd "82". The first one had a mono fiberglass spring, which I understand that "82" was the first year that fibergass spring was offered as standard equiptment. This one has a 9 leaf multi spring, with a 3 bolt, spring bracket. Is it possible that this spring has been replaced with one from an "80" or "81". The differential is dated 4-22-82 / 2.87:1 ratio
Can I replace it with an original fiberglass spring, or is there some problems that may occure. Any help is appreciated.....Thanks
I need info on rear springs. This is my 2nd "82". The first one had a mono fiberglass spring, which I understand that "82" was the first year that fibergass spring was offered as standard equiptment. This one has a 9 leaf multi spring, with a 3 bolt, spring bracket. Is it possible that this spring has been replaced with one from an "80" or "81". The differential is dated 4-22-82 / 2.87:1 ratio
Can I replace it with an original fiberglass spring, or is there some problems that may occure. Any help is appreciated.....Thanks
Racer
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St. Jude Donor '09
Fiberglass / composite is the way to go. Much better handling and ride from what I been told.
I got one sitting on my work bench waiting for me to get the motivation to go out there and put it on.
I got one sitting on my work bench waiting for me to get the motivation to go out there and put it on.
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wfo76
I really don't have any way to know if it is an FE7 suspension. I do know that the U joints have the larger bearing dia (1 3/16) vs 1 1/16 that the auto parts store say it should take,
that all I know at this time...I just keep diggin for more info as possible. Thanks
I really don't have any way to know if it is an FE7 suspension. I do know that the U joints have the larger bearing dia (1 3/16) vs 1 1/16 that the auto parts store say it should take,
that all I know at this time...I just keep diggin for more info as possible. Thanks
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 345
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From: Sebago Lake Maine
St. Jude Donor '09
Did my front last winter. pulled everything out, new bushings and coils and paint on all the parts. It started out as a simple radiator replacement until I saw the dried out bushing down there.
Been busy with work, thank the Lord, even had to work last Saturday, but I'll get to it.
Been busy with work, thank the Lord, even had to work last Saturday, but I'll get to it.
