Leaf Spring Question
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Leaf Spring Question
Does anyone know which leaf spring was stock on a 73 L82. Did it have the 3 straight leafs or curved. Thanks,
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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there is no such difference on a new spring. A straight spring when mounted in a car may be worn out.
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Zip Corvette has 2 different 9 leaf springs for a C3. One with the top three leafs straight and one with curved.
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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can you post the link that you are looking at?
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Nov 22, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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If you read the description one is standard duty and the other heavy duty for the 2 at $239 which are reproductions. The cheaper one they list as a replacement.
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Nov 22, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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My question was which one was on a 73 L82. Thanks,
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Depends on whether it had the optional suspension. Do you have the build sheet or other data, if not it's your choice?
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Nov 22, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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No I don't, but I am concerned about effecting the ride height by selecting the wrong spring. Hopfully I can see if the top leafs stay straight when I jack up the *** end.
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Most likely none of these springs will give the correct ride height, all will be too high. The original 7 leaf or 9 leaf only had 1/4" difference in height IIRC.
Nov 22, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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The ride height is corrected by installed 8" spring bolts.
Nov 22, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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I just replaced my 7 leaf spring with the same, it's a bigblock and they are a few hundred lbs heavier, unless it came with a 7 leaf, use a 9. The 7 leafs ride rough, especially in a small block.
Nov 22, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks hipster but both of these springs are 9 leaf. Just need to find the closest match. Thanks,
Nov 22, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Eaton makes a spring thats close to the original nine leaf. The top three leaves are flat. Which spring do you have on your car currently.
Nov 22, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Not sure yet. I need to jack it up tonight to see if the top three leafs stay straight. Thanks for the info.
Nov 22, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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I just raised one side and the top 3 leafs did separate from the other 6.
