Fiberglass Monospring
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Racer
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From: Glendale AZ
Fiberglass Monospring Update
New project is to replace the rear steel spring next weekend with a Vette Brakes 330lb monospring. My only question at this time is should I also plan on getting an alignment (all 4 wheels?) after changing the spring? From what I have read of others experience with the Vette Brakes spring is that the existing ride height can be achieved with the new spring.
David
David
Last edited by pdgourno; Dec 3, 2004 at 04:47 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
I also heard that the ride height won't be that great with a fiberglass spring. I am still using the original steel spring since I don't want to be disappointed with the new one... the ride quality is supposed to be a lot better but the height ??? There are 8" and 10" bolts available to get the height back to where it should be... www.mcmastercare.com is the one of the best (and fatsest) suppliers for bolts, unless you want to spend $30 on these (incl. tax/shipping)
After any suspension upgrade the alignment check/adjustment is a really good idea.
After any suspension upgrade the alignment check/adjustment is a really good idea.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio Texas
i replaced my steel spring with a vette brakes 330# spring last summer and consider it the best upgrade i've done on my 79. get the end like bolt kit they sell also (i recommend the poly bushings). the bolt is much longer than stock with threads along much of the bolt. you have a wide range of adjustment, a lot of flexibility.
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Racer
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From: Glendale AZ
Vette Brakes Monospring Update
Just finished putting in the VB 330 lb monospring to replace the 7 leaf steel spring. Fairly painless process as long as you have room to work under the car. Just follow the instructions that come with the monospring. Absolutely no deal at all to getting the ride height the way I wanted it (27 and 3/4 inch). The steel spring used a 6 inch bolt and the monospring uses a 8 inch bolt. I used up 95 percent of the 8 inch bolt to duplicate the ride height I wanted.
The true test of course is the ride. Unreal the difference. I only drove 20 miles or so around town but talk about comfort. No need to dodge manhole covers or sneak up on rail road crossings. Truth of the matter is that I was pleased with the way my car road before. The spring that came out looked good with plenty of arch. But I am now in believer in the monospring. FYI I installed 4 each Monroe Sensa Trac shocks about 3 months ago. They seem to get along fine with the monospring.
The job took about 3 hours but I had the anti sway bar and coustom exhaust that in my mind increased the time needed.
Thanks Santa and thanks to Tony at Vette Brakes.
David
The true test of course is the ride. Unreal the difference. I only drove 20 miles or so around town but talk about comfort. No need to dodge manhole covers or sneak up on rail road crossings. Truth of the matter is that I was pleased with the way my car road before. The spring that came out looked good with plenty of arch. But I am now in believer in the monospring. FYI I installed 4 each Monroe Sensa Trac shocks about 3 months ago. They seem to get along fine with the monospring.
The job took about 3 hours but I had the anti sway bar and coustom exhaust that in my mind increased the time needed.
Thanks Santa and thanks to Tony at Vette Brakes.
David
Last edited by pdgourno; Dec 21, 2004 at 08:30 AM.
Drifting
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From: Kerrville Texas
Good to hear the monospring is working so well and an easy install this is my next project. Just redid the whole front end using parts from VBP and I was extremely pleased. Funny thing is now that I've redone the front end the car sits about 2 inches higher?
Kona
Kona
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Originally Posted by kona
G Funny thing is now that I've redone the front end the car sits about 2 inches higher?
Kona
Kona
Drifting
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Yep original springs. I marked them when I took them out to make sure I put them back the way they came out. I'll check to make sure they are seated. I hope it was just all the new parts and the new shocks that caused the lift.
Thank's for the info.
Kona
Thank's for the info.
Kona
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St. Jude Donor '05
pdgourno:
great news, I'm glad it worked out so well for you..... now this is making want to buy one, too...... darn, before I read your 'update' I was happy with mine .....
kona:
your coil springs are very likely not sitting correctly in the upper pocket, this is very hard to see (even with your head down there and a flashlight)....
great news, I'm glad it worked out so well for you..... now this is making want to buy one, too...... darn, before I read your 'update' I was happy with mine .....
kona:
your coil springs are very likely not sitting correctly in the upper pocket, this is very hard to see (even with your head down there and a flashlight)....
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fiberglass monospring
This is good news about ride quality, I'm in the process of redoing my rear suspension and i glad to hear someone is installing the same spring. Sounds like I made the right choice.
Melting Slicks
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From: Detroit MI
Originally Posted by kona
Yep original springs. I marked them when I took them out to make sure I put them back the way they came out. I'll check to make sure they are seated. I hope it was just all the new parts and the new shocks that caused the lift.
Thank's for the info.
Kona
Thank's for the info.
Kona
