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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Default Which rear spring to use?

I have a choice between a TRW monoleaf in the car now which takes 10" bolts to sit level. I'm not real pleased with this. I also have a low mileage original 9 leaf and a new 7 leaf just purchased from another forum member.

Taking the TRW out of the equation, which steel spring would you run?

The car is a 68 bb convertible, with front and rear sway bars, 1-1/8" front and 3/4" rear and stiffer front coils and new Bilstein shocks. All of the suspension is new front and rear.

Also photos of both 7 and 9 leaf installations will be appreciated.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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I have a choice between a TRW monoleaf in the car now which takes 10" bolts to sit level. I'm not real pleased with this. I also have a low mileage original 9 leaf and a new 7 leaf just purchased from another forum member.

Taking the TRW out of the equation, which steel spring would you run?

The car is a 68 bb convertible, with front and rear sway bars, 1-1/8" front and 3/4" rear and stiffer front coils and new Bilstein shocks. All of the suspension is new front and rear.

Also photos of both 7 and 9 leaf installations will be appreciated.
i would definately go with the 7 leaf.......
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