trw mono spring
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trw mono spring
I know there is several threads on here concerning the TRW mono spring. I put mine on when I was doing the frame off restoration without doing enough research, anyway i've since put the body on and am almost complete with the assembly. My question is will this thing settle very much? I contacted corvette central where I purchased the thing and they said they get this question a lot and the spring will settle after about 100 or so miles. Well i'm about 4" too high and I doubt it will settle that much. Has anyone had any luck with them settling down? I bought the lowest weight rating in hopes of getting the best ride.
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I ended up with 10" (C-4) bolts on my TRW spring. Very close to rubbing on my 255/60R15 tires. For my rebuild this past year, I wanted a stiffer spring so I got a custom one from VB&P. 400# rate, shortened 1/2" per a side. Works great and no extra cost or time.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
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It should settle down some more. If you selected the 360# spring, it will ride high (about 2" over stock position). With 8" bolts, you have done all you can do with that spring, I think.
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it will never ever settle... I also have the TRW... and yes a mistake... 10" bolts are the only fix... and yes, spring needs to be at least 1/2" shorter on both sides, i had to grind mine...
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From: Sawyer MI
The TRW mono spring will settle with regular driving over time. Here are the published ride height specs for C2 & C3 Corvettes: http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...-height-guide/