Fiberglass Rear Spring
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: San Antonio Texas
if you're converting from stock steel spring to fiberglass you're probably also going to want to replace some hardware such as end link bolts and bushings. vette brakes and products sells some kits. they aren't the cheapest but vb has an a++++ reputation. also, if you don't match your rear shocks to the spring you're going to get a bouncy ride with fiberglass. try: www.vbandp.com
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Corsicana, Tx
2020 C2 of the Year - Modified Winner
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I'll make someone a deal on my 420# Vette Brakes one...
You get me one of the 396# 5 leaf steel springs from Vette Brakes that fits stock control arms, I'll trade you my 'glass one. They are $139.95.
VB wants $289 for a spring alone and $329 for kit.
By going back to a steel one, it allows me to add leaves as needed for my dragstrip duties!
JIM
You get me one of the 396# 5 leaf steel springs from Vette Brakes that fits stock control arms, I'll trade you my 'glass one. They are $139.95.
VB wants $289 for a spring alone and $329 for kit.
By going back to a steel one, it allows me to add leaves as needed for my dragstrip duties!
JIM
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,689
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From: St Petersburg FL
St. Jude Donor '07,'13
Originally Posted by sharkman76
Looking for the least expensive fiberglass rear spring I can get. Any ideas????
I can get you a composite rear spring for $269.95. This would be the spring only with no hardware. This price is using your CF discount with us. If you can show me an advertised price better than this I will price match it for you. What rate were you thinking of for the spring ?
Tony
VBP
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 106
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From: Brandon Mississippi
Originally Posted by VBP
Sharkman,
I can get you a composite rear spring for $269.95. This would be the spring only with no hardware. This price is using your CF discount with us. If you can show me an advertised price better than this I will price match it for you. What rate were you thinking of for the spring ?
Tony
VBP
I can get you a composite rear spring for $269.95. This would be the spring only with no hardware. This price is using your CF discount with us. If you can show me an advertised price better than this I will price match it for you. What rate were you thinking of for the spring ?
Tony
VBP
----"no problems"-----NO RIDE HEIGHT ISSUES(I used my stock end-spring bolts...28"---lower than the steel spring 28 1/2") ALSO, they have a GREAT tech. department(Robin). 
.........YOU USUALLY GET-- WHAT-- YOU PAY FOR(you buy CHEAP crap--you get CHEAP crap 
)!!!!!!JUS my .02
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,951
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From: Shore NJ
[QUOTE=VBP]Sharkman,
I can get you a composite rear spring for $269.95. This would be the spring only with no hardware. This price is using your CF discount with us. If you can show me an advertised price better than this I will price match it for you. What rate were you thinking of for the spring ?
Tony
VBP[/QUOTe
Tony, can you tell me if you have 550 springs in the front and are using the 330 composite spring, if you switch to the 360 spring will there be alot of differance? Need to know before I order a spring from you...
Thanks
I can get you a composite rear spring for $269.95. This would be the spring only with no hardware. This price is using your CF discount with us. If you can show me an advertised price better than this I will price match it for you. What rate were you thinking of for the spring ?
Tony
VBP[/QUOTe
Tony, can you tell me if you have 550 springs in the front and are using the 330 composite spring, if you switch to the 360 spring will there be alot of differance? Need to know before I order a spring from you...
Thanks
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 91
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From: Muskegon, MI, US
Here at Muskegon Brake we manufacture the TRW original style Composite springs. Available in 315, 340, and 355 rates. CF Discount is $259.00. Comes with all mounting hardware necessary, except you reuse your bottom plate.
Vettedesk
Muskegon Brake
848 E. Broadway Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
1-800-442-0335
jcutler@muskegonbrake.com
http://www.muskegonbrake.com
Vettedesk
Muskegon Brake
848 E. Broadway Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
1-800-442-0335
jcutler@muskegonbrake.com
http://www.muskegonbrake.com
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 6,134
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
sharkman76...
I also paid about $200. But that was a while ago. Be aware that there are issues regarding the mounting method. I have had to repair several rear ends for customers because of the smaller diameter bolts & thread inserts used by some manufacturers kits. My advice is to stick with the factory size mounting bolts and spring width, and stay away from the wider spings requiring smaller bolts & inserts. This is assuminmg you still have the factory size bolts & threads.
You have to ask.... they don't always volunteer the info.
I have had the standard width spring with factory mounting hardware on both of my Vettes.... one (the 66) since the FG spring came on the market.... and have had no problems with ride, breakage, or rear end thread woes. You will have to change your shocks.
I have seen FG springs mounted with the vendor supplied/recommended hardware fail due to poor mounting design. The spring width did not match the distance between the bolts, and the spring shifted no matter how tight you cranked the bolts. 1/16" is all it takes, and the car gets squirrely.
I also paid about $200. But that was a while ago. Be aware that there are issues regarding the mounting method. I have had to repair several rear ends for customers because of the smaller diameter bolts & thread inserts used by some manufacturers kits. My advice is to stick with the factory size mounting bolts and spring width, and stay away from the wider spings requiring smaller bolts & inserts. This is assuminmg you still have the factory size bolts & threads.
You have to ask.... they don't always volunteer the info.
I have had the standard width spring with factory mounting hardware on both of my Vettes.... one (the 66) since the FG spring came on the market.... and have had no problems with ride, breakage, or rear end thread woes. You will have to change your shocks.
I have seen FG springs mounted with the vendor supplied/recommended hardware fail due to poor mounting design. The spring width did not match the distance between the bolts, and the spring shifted no matter how tight you cranked the bolts. 1/16" is all it takes, and the car gets squirrely.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Niles, MI
Originally Posted by sharkman76
Looking for the least expensive fiberglass rear spring I can get. Any ideas????
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,689
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From: St Petersburg FL
St. Jude Donor '07,'13
[QUOTE=73jst4fun]
73jst4fun,
If you have 550 front coil spring and run a 360 this would be our Street and Slalom System and a great match for a perfromance driven ride. If you go with the 330 spring your ride will be a little softer. In most cases we would match your Vette's horsepower to the rear spring rate. If you have a high horsepower Vette go with a 360, if you a running stock or close to stock go with the 330 spring. There will be no difference in the price no matter which one you pick.
Tony
Originally Posted by VBP
Sharkman,
I can get you a composite rear spring for $269.95. This would be the spring only with no hardware. This price is using your CF discount with us. If you can show me an advertised price better than this I will price match it for you. What rate were you thinking of for the spring ?
Tony
VBP[/QUOTe
Tony, can you tell me if you have 550 springs in the front and are using the 330 composite spring, if you switch to the 360 spring will there be alot of differance? Need to know before I order a spring from you...
Thanks
I can get you a composite rear spring for $269.95. This would be the spring only with no hardware. This price is using your CF discount with us. If you can show me an advertised price better than this I will price match it for you. What rate were you thinking of for the spring ?
Tony
VBP[/QUOTe
Tony, can you tell me if you have 550 springs in the front and are using the 330 composite spring, if you switch to the 360 spring will there be alot of differance? Need to know before I order a spring from you...
Thanks
If you have 550 front coil spring and run a 360 this would be our Street and Slalom System and a great match for a perfromance driven ride. If you go with the 330 spring your ride will be a little softer. In most cases we would match your Vette's horsepower to the rear spring rate. If you have a high horsepower Vette go with a 360, if you a running stock or close to stock go with the 330 spring. There will be no difference in the price no matter which one you pick.
Tony
