Rear Spring Question
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Racer
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From: Old Monroe, Mo
Rear Spring Question
I plan on repalcing my rear spring next when I get my power steering
leak fixed. Do I have to take anything else loose other then the bolts on
the spring itself ? Just the end bolts and the pad bolts in the middle right ?
JUst havent decided on steel or composite and where to get it.
Thanks for any input.
leak fixed. Do I have to take anything else loose other then the bolts on
the spring itself ? Just the end bolts and the pad bolts in the middle right ?
JUst havent decided on steel or composite and where to get it.
Thanks for any input.
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From: Lakeland, FL
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Re: Rear Spring Question (7T9L82)
I plan on repalcing my rear spring next when I get my power steering
leak fixed. Do I have to take anything else loose other then the bolts on
the spring itself ? Just the end bolts and the pad bolts in the middle right ?
JUst havent decided on steel or composite and where to get it.
Thanks for any input.
leak fixed. Do I have to take anything else loose other then the bolts on
the spring itself ? Just the end bolts and the pad bolts in the middle right ?
JUst havent decided on steel or composite and where to get it.
Thanks for any input.
I personally went with the 330 lbs/inch VBP composite spring and I love it..
:cheers:
Olivier
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Re: Rear Spring Question (GrandSportC3)
That's it. Just the middle and the ends. I also have a VBP 330# composite and am happy with it as far as quality and fit go. I just put it in so I don't know about performance for sure.
-Justin
-Justin
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Re: Rear Spring Question (Dalannex)
That's it. Just the middle and the ends. I also have a VBP 330# composite and am happy with it as far as quality and fit go. I just put it in so I don't know about performance for sure.
-Justin
-Justin
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From: Reno Nevada
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Re: Rear Spring Question (7T9L82)
Vette Brakes & products is a good source of suspension parts. Other than a new spring & gas shocks. One of the best things you can do is add a Smart Strut kit.
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Re: Rear Spring Question (7T9L82)
When you loosen the bolts at the ends, you need to support the end of the spring with a jack. Use a stron clamp inboard of the jack to keep it from slipping. Undo the bolt and lower the jack to release spring pressure.
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Re: Rear Spring Question (7T9L82)
After you are done with the rear spring, dont be surprised if your car sits too high. It may take some time for the spring to settle down.
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Re: Rear Spring Question (Ganey)
check out the tech tips under the "tools" menu. I did a write up on a spring swap about 2 years ago.
On pre-1980 cars I have heard that the rear end housing can crack or break and that many switched the rear end cover to a heavy duty cover. Be very careful of the torque and procedures when you install the spring or you could crack your rear end cover.
On pre-1980 cars I have heard that the rear end housing can crack or break and that many switched the rear end cover to a heavy duty cover. Be very careful of the torque and procedures when you install the spring or you could crack your rear end cover.
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From: Northeast South Dakota
Re: Rear Spring Question (GrandSportC3)
I actually just put on the VBP rear spring, smart struts and adjustable strut rods, added a rear sway bar, front coils, and front sway bar. Should be set up pretty decent.
-Justin
-Justin
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Rear Spring Question (BSeery)
check out the tech tips under the "tools" menu. I did a write up on a spring swap about 2 years ago.
On pre-1980 cars I have heard that the rear end housing can crack or break and that many switched the rear end cover to a heavy duty cover. Be very careful of the torque and procedures when you install the spring or you could crack your rear end cover.
On pre-1980 cars I have heard that the rear end housing can crack or break and that many switched the rear end cover to a heavy duty cover. Be very careful of the torque and procedures when you install the spring or you could crack your rear end cover.
Mine was cracked when i bought it,and the former owner had it Miged together..I came apart when i changed mine...Dont torque it before you get it on the ground..Good luck,its kinda easy,compared to a brakebooster change :smash: :cheers: :cheers:
