rear spring question.
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Melting Slicks
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What is the proper way to install and adjust a new spring to the rear. I have dropped my spring, and didn't remember how the "shims" where on the old one. How do I set-up the new one.
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Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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Here is how they are on mine, I know its not going to be the same spring most likely, but hopefully this will help you out some.
http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Rear%...pacers%201.jpg
http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Rear%...pacers%202.jpg
Good luck.
And as a note, I beleive each spring code had a different spacer setup. I dont know if the spacers do anything more then control the height of the car, so might be able to test a few spots untill ride height is good.
http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Rear%...pacers%201.jpg
http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/Rear%...pacers%202.jpg
Good luck.
And as a note, I beleive each spring code had a different spacer setup. I dont know if the spacers do anything more then control the height of the car, so might be able to test a few spots untill ride height is good.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sweden/Stockholm
Originally Posted by vettenuts
The spacer arrangement varies depending on coupe or convertible and the spring option of the car.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sweden/Stockholm
Originally Posted by JonM:
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This is from my 84 book, it should help you some.
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/jonm/spring.JPG
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Regards
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sweden/Stockholm
Originally Posted by vettenuts
Post the year, model and options on the car. I will check my 90 manual for the correct shim arrangement.
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with "soft ride" suspension.
Thanks for the help !
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sweden/Stockholm
Re: (vettenuts)
Thanks for the mail 
I got the FE1 setup on my car.
BUT how do I see If I have the "green" or "yellow" setup?
And Is the "spacers" the metal plates and the insulator the "paper like" shims?
So lets say i put 2 spacers (metal) abow and 1 under. Should I use the insulators to fil the "gap" abow the upper spacers? So there is no play?
Need some help..
I got the FE1 setup on my car.
BUT how do I see If I have the "green" or "yellow" setup?
And Is the "spacers" the metal plates and the insulator the "paper like" shims?
So lets say i put 2 spacers (metal) abow and 1 under. Should I use the insulators to fil the "gap" abow the upper spacers? So there is no play?
Need some help..
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Re: (devilfish)
While you can move the shims above or below (to lower the rear) the spring, you must keep the total "length" of the shim pack the same as stock. So the easiest way to lower the rear without going radical, nor having to buy the long bolts is to simply relocate the shims to the underside of the spring. It will lower the rear ~ 9/16" to 3/4". After you reinstall your spring, be sure to get the car aligned, because the rear toe and camber will have changed.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: (h rocks)
well. vettenuts did send me a copy of a manul witch told me how do shims a C4. The only thing i dident understand whas that it was 2 option for my car ( FE1 ) one with "yellow spring code" and onw with "green spring code". How can I tell what I have?
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