C3 Shortened Composite
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read this thread sounds like it had to be custom ordered
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-vbp-one.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-vbp-one.html
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Yes, you can get a shortened composite spring from VBP, all you have to do is ask. Both my 68 and 70 cars have VBP composite springs with 1/2 inch shortened from each end. Best I remember, VBP doesn't charge extra to shorten them.
The shortened spring gives you the option of running a little wider tire.
If you buy offset trailing arms, you need (IMO) to order the shorter spring to allow you to effectively take advantage of the offset trailing arm's wider tire provision.
BTW: The composite springs are sooooo much easier to install than the stock multi-leaf steel spring.
The shortened spring gives you the option of running a little wider tire.
If you buy offset trailing arms, you need (IMO) to order the shorter spring to allow you to effectively take advantage of the offset trailing arm's wider tire provision.
BTW: The composite springs are sooooo much easier to install than the stock multi-leaf steel spring.
Last edited by 68/70Vette; Jun 3, 2015 at 11:13 PM.
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