1979 Corvette Which Leaf Spring?
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1979 Corvette Which Leaf Spring?
The rear end on my 1979 Corvette has been sagging to the side since I bought it, and the suspension does not have much spring to it when I push down on the car, so I think it's time for a new spring.
I've seen that some vendors sell a 9 leaf spring (correct for 1979) for about $150, and others for around $300. The difference was explained a little when I noticed that Willcox and Zip sell both, with the more expensive one being made in the USA. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the two different springs and could tell me if it's worth getting the US made spring. Thanks in advance!
I've seen that some vendors sell a 9 leaf spring (correct for 1979) for about $150, and others for around $300. The difference was explained a little when I noticed that Willcox and Zip sell both, with the more expensive one being made in the USA. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the two different springs and could tell me if it's worth getting the US made spring. Thanks in advance!
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Get a performance 7 leaf. you need the wider 79 model
http://www.vbandp.com/auto-parts/ind...d=50&Itemid=80
http://www.vbandp.com/auto-parts/ind...d=50&Itemid=80
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I had a 7 leaf gymkhana spring from the factory and switched to a VBP 360 mono spring in 1986-OMG it rode soooo much better than the 292lb steel spring and handles great. Still have it on the car today-fantastic. Bilsteins all around.
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