'77 Leaf Spring Questions
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Melting Slicks
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'77 Leaf Spring Questions
Can someone tell me what the stock 9 leaf spring is rated at on a '77? I'd also like to know what color the leafs would have been originally.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Adam
Thanks in advance for any help,
Adam
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When I bought my 77 in 89. Gymkhana suspension so different number of leaves. Still. The color was light rust. Also, pull it and put in a decent 330 lb. Glass spring and be done with it. Sorry, just my Honest opinion.
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the reply. I've seen posts where the earlier years were gray with a slight greenish tint to it, but wasn't sure if that was the case for a '77. Now if I can find out what the '77 9 leaf spring was rated at. 
Thanks again,
Adam
Thanks again,
Adam
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks again for the help - much appreciated.
Adam
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I'm seeing similar, but with so many options and misinformation on the web, I wasn't sure what to believe. Looking on the Eaton website, they offer one that shows a 196# and an article I found on the Duntov motors site also states that "most" C2 and C3 Corvettes came with a 196# spring.
Thanks again for the help - much appreciated.
Adam
Thanks again for the help - much appreciated.
Adam
196 sounds about rightfor my 9 leaf
