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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 04:55 PM
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Default Rear Spring Replacement: LiteFlex or TRG?

Please provide opinion/experience on these two companies. Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by JMV 1969
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neither I would contact Vansteel. Both of these springs usually make your corvette look like a 4 wheel drive . Sits very high.

What you want is a low arc mono spring so the rear sits low enough.
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neither I would contact Vansteel. Both of these springs usually make your corvette look like a 4 wheel drive . Sits very high.

What you want is a low arc mono spring so the rear sits low enough.
Thanks. VANSTEEL sells the Liteflex, says it’s what I need, but they’re out for 2 to 3 months. So, I was investigating other sources and found the TRG available. I’ll call VANSTEEL back for more discussion. Thanks for responding.
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It's worth the wait. Or you could try to find a NOS VB&P unit on eBay or this Forum.
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It's worth the wait. Or you could try to find a NOS VB&P unit on eBay or this Forum.
Or you can wait until vansteel starts its production of the VB&P monosprings. My understanding is they are going to create and springs possible later this year. Give vansteel a call and ask about the VB&P springs.
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Or you can wait until vansteel starts its production of the VB&P monosprings. My understanding is they are going to create and springs possible later this year. Give vansteel a call and ask about the VB&P springs.
Then that is Definitely worth the wait. I Love my VB&P, but wish I'd gotten the next stiffer size. I'd seen that the Van Steel monospring also has an arch to it, but is the only game in town for now.

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