Replacing 86 Rear Spring
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Replacing 86 Rear Spring
Allright you gear heads. I'm wanting to know if I replace the rear stock spring on the 86, would the spring off a Z51 handling package work? If so - what year would be compatible? Please and thanks in advance eh!
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Re: Replacing 86 Rear Spring (Trixie*)
Hey sweetheart!!! You might want to post this under the technical area.
BTW, I miss hearing from you. :sad:
BTW, I miss hearing from you. :sad:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Replacing 86 Rear Spring (Trixie*)
Allright you gear heads. I'm wanting to know if I replace the rear stock spring on the 86, would the spring off a Z51 handling package work? If so - what year would be compatible?
The parts book only shows 2 rear springs for the '86...
85-88 Y07 H.D. Susp (FE7) 14080196 SPRING, RR (Code NYU)
86-88 Y67 14106787 SPRING, RR (Code RCA)
Not too informative, eh? (No "Z51" listing). In fact, for the years 84 - 91, there is no "Z51" rear spring listed...Or front spring either... :confused:
Price new seems to be ~$332...(For the H.D.)...
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Re: Replacing 86 Rear Spring (Rich B.)
If you don't want to fork over the money, they are for sale on ebay all the time. Usually around $60. I have read that the don't sag or lose rigidity, but i can't really see how it can't fade at least some over 15 years :confused:
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Re: Replacing 86 Rear Spring (Rich B.)
Rich, FE7 means the heavy duty suspension (Z51/Z07). The Code NYU spring is the Z51 57N/mm rear.
I personally wouldn't put a stiffer rear spring on, without doing something in the front to conpensate. It will physically interchange fine, but you will make the car oversteer more than before.
I personally wouldn't put a stiffer rear spring on, without doing something in the front to conpensate. It will physically interchange fine, but you will make the car oversteer more than before.
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Re: Replacing 86 Rear Spring (JasonL)
Rich, FE7 means the heavy duty suspension (Z51/Z07). The Code NYU spring is the Z51 57N/mm rear.
I've read here that the 'vert has a spring with a more pronounced arch, to compensate for the 'vert having the x-brace hang down 1 1/4" lower...
All this would seem to indicate the hatchback has a stiffer spring, while the 'vert rides higher...
...Curious...
Well, if Trixie* wants a Z51 suspension, the front spring part # is -
85-87 Y07 H.D. Susp (FE7) 14106617 SPRING, Frt (Code HMR, HLA)
I suppose Z51 shocks, sway bars, and susp bushings (if they're different) would complete the upgrade...Oh, yeah - the Z51 steering rack is a higher ratio...
Is there anything else?
[Modified by Rich B., 8:27 PM 3/20/2002]
