C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rear leaf spring

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 13, 2023 | 07:04 PM
  #1  
btwilson's Avatar
btwilson
Thread Starter
Advanced
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 56
Likes: 4
Default Rear leaf spring

I have a driver quality 79 L-82 rear leaf spring is starting to squeak the rubber in between is shot. I was wanting a factory type replacement nothing fancy just stock. Can anyone suggest one are the all about the same? Would luv to hear one the works nice decent quality. Thank you for the input. Brian
Reply
Old Sep 13, 2023 | 07:50 PM
  #2  
interpon's Avatar
interpon
Le Mans Master
Supporting Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 7,657
Likes: 2,470
From: Indiana
Default

Originally Posted by btwilson
I have a driver quality 79 L-82 rear leaf spring is starting to squeak the rubber in between is shot. I was wanting a factory type replacement nothing fancy just stock. Can anyone suggest one are the all about the same? Would luv to hear one the works nice decent quality. Thank you for the input. Brian
here ya go.. i went from 9 leaf to gymkhana. Not sure what you have.. the original gymkhana was 6 leaf..replacement 7
how about a pic?
or take it out and re-sleeve what you have..
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-spring-2.html



Last edited by interpon; Sep 13, 2023 at 08:01 PM.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:21 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE