Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2
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Melting Slicks
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From: N Cal
Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2
I know this subject has been driven into the ground (no pun intended!) but here is my setup and my concern. I've got a 72 Coupe, SB, 4 speed, I ran the TRW composite leaf with 8 inch bolts and found the rear ride height (29.25) way out MF Spec for F41 suspension (27.6). So went to a 10 inch bolt and now the height is perfect!
The only problem is that the leaf spring is about 1/4" away from the sidewall of my tires (2.55x60x15). Has anyone ground off the end of the leaf spring for more clearance??
:cheers:
The only problem is that the leaf spring is about 1/4" away from the sidewall of my tires (2.55x60x15). Has anyone ground off the end of the leaf spring for more clearance??
:cheers:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2 (l2vette)
I don't see why you can't, so long as the grinding doesn't introduce cracks or other faults that might compromise the integrity of the spring. If the spring should go on you, while you're driving, you're in for a white knuckle experience, for sure.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Re: Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2 (l2vette)
grind all you want, its still going to hit the sidewall the first time you take a corner hard.
shorten the spring or put shorter bolts in.
shorten the spring or put shorter bolts in.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Re: Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2 (l2vette)
shorten the spring or
Now explain that solution to a composite leaf sping. :smash:
Now explain that solution to a composite leaf sping. :smash:
mine was further away than 1/4 inch too.
Melting Slicks
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From: Niles, MI
Re: Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2 (l2vette)
Best solution is to take off the POS Muskegon Brake TRW spring and put on a VBP spring. It will lower your car and keep the spring end above the tire where it should be. You shouldn't use longer than a 8" bolt with 15" wheels or a 9" bolt with 17" wheels.
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Racer
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Re: Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2 (Kid Vette)
I purchased a POS Muskegan TRW spring, but haven't installed it yet. I have seen a lot of comments/concerns regarding ride height, etc. If VBP has a better product, would you mind telling me what is better? Thanks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Niles, MI
Re: Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2 (73 Vet)
I installed the VBP 300 lb spring. It lowered my car approx 1.50" to 2.00" from where the TRW spring had it at. See this thread for more details: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...706428&page=10
Note the picture in my signature shows the car with the Muskegon Brake TRW spring.
Note the picture in my signature shows the car with the Muskegon Brake TRW spring.
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Melting Slicks
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From: N Cal
Re: Composite Leaf Spring - Phase 2 (Kid Vette)
Thanks for the info. Well, I made my decision.................The original 9 leaf steel spring is going back in. With 8 inch bolts, I should be able to get the ride height exactly where it needs to be.
Anyone want to buy a TRW composite spring??
[Modified by l2vette, 7:50 AM 3/15/2004]
Anyone want to buy a TRW composite spring??
[Modified by l2vette, 7:50 AM 3/15/2004]
