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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Upon removing my composite spring (420 lb from Ecklers or VB&P) there a some thin rubber pads (spacers) that are crumbling. These appear to have been attached to the center of the compsite spring at one time. I have a 1/2 rubber spacer that is in good condition. Anyone know where I can get a replacement(s).

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Upon removing my composite spring (420 lb from Ecklers or VB&P) there a some thin rubber pads (spacers) that are crumbling. These appear to have been attached to the center of the compsite spring at one time. I have a 1/2 rubber spacer that is in good condition. Anyone know where I can get a replacement(s).

Thx, Gary
VBP has them... I just purchased 2 sets... one for my C2 and one for my C3. The C2 has sidepipes so the pads are okay (no heat). The C3 has factory exhaust which runs right past the spring... so that set is crumbling.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Thx Tom454! I'll contact them on Monday.
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Here's the link they sent me... but call them to verify these match your spring. There were other sizes over the years based upon which spring you had. (e.g.- TRW style was wider)

http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...t-1963-82.html
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Here's the link they sent me... but call them to verify these match your spring. There were other sizes over the years based upon which spring you had. (e.g.- TRW style was wider)

http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...t-1963-82.html
If you want to lower the rear of your car put the thin rubber on top and the thick one on the bottom it also gives you more space between the hot exhaust pipes. I have had mine that way for years.
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