82 Corvette Mono Leaf Spring Rubber Pads - Replacement
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Thanks for your interest in our products. You could probably use our 3-piece
centermount pad set #P1-403. We use this on our center-mounted fiberglass
springs. This is made to fit our spring (2 1/4" wide). But could possibly be
modified to fit GM or other brand rear springs. We have been making
composite (fiberglass) springs for 25+ years. Once the old mounting pad
set-up has been removed, ours can be glued on with 3M Windo-Weld, or
equivalent adhesive. It is best to let sit overnight for a full cure. I like
to use C-clamps and wood pieces to hold together until dry. The windshield
adhesive is good because it is still a little flexible once cured.
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From: Bowling Green Kentucky
The rubber pads for a 80 - 82 with factory composite spring are no longer available. I searched everywhere to no avail.
The pads for the VB&P springs will not fit the OEM spring. The VB&P springs are a different thickness and width at the mounting area.
What I had to do on my 81, before I changed the rear spring to a VB&P, was to go to my local rubber and gasket supply and bought some new material of approximately the same thickness and cut pieces out to make new ones. Each cushion consisted of three pieces that I had to glue together.
I hope this helps.
The pads for the VB&P springs will not fit the OEM spring. The VB&P springs are a different thickness and width at the mounting area.
What I had to do on my 81, before I changed the rear spring to a VB&P, was to go to my local rubber and gasket supply and bought some new material of approximately the same thickness and cut pieces out to make new ones. Each cushion consisted of three pieces that I had to glue together.
I hope this helps.
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Yesterday when I spoke to Vette Brakes and Products, Gary suggested I call Muskegon Brake & Tire and check to see if they had the exact fit parts. First of all, thank you Gary.
Second, contacted Muskegon Brake & Tire and spoke to Jeff. They had the exact rubber spring pads for my corvette and spring arrangement. Additionally, they had the small insulator pad that goes between the metal plate and bottom of differential.
Here are the part numbers and contact information for Muskegon.
www.muskegonbrake.com
800-442-0335
Part info:
Part Number / Part Description / Part Price
625-101B BOTTOM CLAMP PAD $12.95
625-101T TOP CLAMP PAD $12.95
622-104 INSULATOR PAD $9.95
Shipped today.
Second, contacted Muskegon Brake & Tire and spoke to Jeff. They had the exact rubber spring pads for my corvette and spring arrangement. Additionally, they had the small insulator pad that goes between the metal plate and bottom of differential.
Here are the part numbers and contact information for Muskegon.
www.muskegonbrake.com
800-442-0335
Part info:
Part Number / Part Description / Part Price
625-101B BOTTOM CLAMP PAD $12.95
625-101T TOP CLAMP PAD $12.95
622-104 INSULATOR PAD $9.95
Shipped today.
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Just a quick update on the two different sets of pads Jeff at Muskegon Brake has for spring set-up we have been discussing.
Part info:
Part Number / Part Description / Part Price
These pads are ~ 7" long
625-101B BOTTOM CLAMP PAD $12.95
625-101T TOP CLAMP PAD $12.95
622-104 INSULATOR PAD $9.95
These pads are ~ 4-3/4" long
625-102B BOTTOM CLAMP PAD
625-102T TOP CLAMP PAD
622-105 INSULATOR PAD
My 82 required the 4-34" pads, had the 3 bolt mount that attached to the bottom of the differential.
Took some pictures to show the pads and differences in length.
Lastly, I'll say the folks at Muskegon, Jeff in particular, was excellent to work with. Extremely knowledgeable, very customer friendly, and overall above and beyond helpful.
www.muskegonbrake.com
It is worth a visit to the site or a call for hard to find items.
Part info:
Part Number / Part Description / Part Price
These pads are ~ 7" long
625-101B BOTTOM CLAMP PAD $12.95
625-101T TOP CLAMP PAD $12.95
622-104 INSULATOR PAD $9.95
These pads are ~ 4-3/4" long
625-102B BOTTOM CLAMP PAD
625-102T TOP CLAMP PAD
622-105 INSULATOR PAD
My 82 required the 4-34" pads, had the 3 bolt mount that attached to the bottom of the differential.
Took some pictures to show the pads and differences in length.
Lastly, I'll say the folks at Muskegon, Jeff in particular, was excellent to work with. Extremely knowledgeable, very customer friendly, and overall above and beyond helpful.
www.muskegonbrake.com
It is worth a visit to the site or a call for hard to find items.
