Transverse leaf spring for the front?
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Heel & Toe
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From: wylie tx
Transverse leaf spring for the front?
I'm thinking of buying the leaf spring conversion for my 79'.What is the general opinion of these? Are the better than coil springs? How tough is the installation. Ive already put a glass spring in the back.
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita, KS
Re: Transverse leaf spring for the front? (bodaman69)
Try "mono front spring" is the search field.
I've had mine for about 6 months. When you change the ride height you need to have the car realigned. Overall I've very happy with mine. If you autocross your car you will be bumped up to the modified class.
I've had mine for about 6 months. When you change the ride height you need to have the car realigned. Overall I've very happy with mine. If you autocross your car you will be bumped up to the modified class.
Burning Brakes
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From: Silver Spring, Md.
Re: Transverse leaf spring for the front? (bodaman69)
I was surprised by the few threads found but this HAS been talked about a great deal. I only found 3 or 4 threads using "transverse front springs" as search subject.
Melting Slicks
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From: largo florida
Re: Transverse leaf spring for the front? (stinky)
I have also tried searchign for this, but i dont see much. Which do you guys think performs better, the front monoleaf or the coilovers that i think cali 68 has? http://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=70
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Re: Transverse leaf spring for the front? (bodaman69)
I am not a fan of traverse spring or buggy springs. They transfer harmonics from one wheel to the other. What is so wrong with the stock front end setup. Install new bushings and spring and it works fine and saves alot of money.
The only reason I went to coil overs is that I can pull the springs easily for adjustments.
Of the two choices I would choose the semi coilovers.
The only reason I went to coil overs is that I can pull the springs easily for adjustments.
Of the two choices I would choose the semi coilovers.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Transverse leaf spring for the front? (norvalwilhelm)
What is so wrong with the stock front end setup. Install new bushings and spring and it works fine and saves alot of money. ...
Of the two choices I would choose the semi coilovers.
Of the two choices I would choose the semi coilovers.
Works for some that drive very hard.
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