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Mar 29, 2020 | 07:18 PM

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Hi corvette team,Question is....is this a shipping clamp on my rear spring and should it be removed?Is there any noticeable difference to the height and ride before and after.
It amazes me I haven't seen this before!!

Mar 29, 2020 | 08:13 PM

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Yes, that is a shipping strap and that is not the original spring

Mar 29, 2020 | 09:01 PM

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Yes cut those off. I found them on my 75 after I purchased it. Unfortunately removing them hasn’t settled the spring much.

Mar 29, 2020 | 11:10 PM

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Yes, that is a shipping strap and that is not the original spring

Hi GTR1999, that's not a surprise the diff housing has been changed also....but how can you tell the spring is not original?
cheers Dave NZ

Mar 29, 2020 | 11:17 PM

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Yes cut those off. I found them on my 75 after I purchased it. Unfortunately removing them hasn’t settled the spring much.

Good little job to do while I'm struck in lock down for a bit ...I was more worried about the car lifting a little as I already have 8 1/2" bolts on

Mar 30, 2020 | 11:06 AM

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The ends of original steel leafs were curled up like a sled. Aftermarket are flat and have those straps. They also are not arched correctly and most times need 8" bolts to bring the rear of the car down.