FRONT LEAF SPRING
Burning Brakes
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From: Saginaw TX
Re: FRONT LEAF SPRING (Jerry D)
Check with Vette Brakes and Products in Florida. They have several different spring rates available. I have one on mine and like it. It was just a little more than a used one I was quoted a price on.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: FRONT LEAF SPRING (Jerry D)
See if you can buy a used one off some of the vette wrecking yards on the forum. Vette2vette might be able to help.
It seems as though there's a high rate of flaws from GM on the springs. Some fail quick due to delamination & splintering while some last forever. My guess is that a used one in good shape is a safe bet to last the life of your vehicle, since it's already proven it's not defective. Composites can be touchy, so a careful manufacturing process is essential to make a good product. When crap is produced, its difficult to judge too.
It seems as though there's a high rate of flaws from GM on the springs. Some fail quick due to delamination & splintering while some last forever. My guess is that a used one in good shape is a safe bet to last the life of your vehicle, since it's already proven it's not defective. Composites can be touchy, so a careful manufacturing process is essential to make a good product. When crap is produced, its difficult to judge too.
Drifting
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From: Miami, FL, USA
Re: FRONT LEAF SPRING (mash557)
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I recommend them also
I recommend them also
Check with Vette Brakes and Products in Florida. They have several different spring rates available. I have one on mine and like it. It was just a little more than a used one I was quoted a price on.
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Saugus Ma
Re: FRONT LEAF SPRING (CentralCoaster)
Thanks I'll try Vette2Vette.
Do you think it is important to get Moog ball joints or are other generic brands ok? Moog is pretty expensive. Thanks
Do you think it is important to get Moog ball joints or are other generic brands ok? Moog is pretty expensive. Thanks
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: FRONT LEAF SPRING (Jerry D)
All the catalogs have two different front springs, 84-87 and 88-96. The rear spring seems to be interchangeable but no the front. I'd play it safe and go with an 84-87 spring. Just be sure you know what year and what suspension options, because the spring rates vary a bunch. It'd be best to stick with the original rate for your suspension package, unless you plan on changing shocks too.
This huge list should clear up any confusion:
http://vettenet.org/susp_chart.html :yesnod:
This huge list should clear up any confusion:
http://vettenet.org/susp_chart.html :yesnod:
