Topic: Rear spring
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Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Can't go wromg with a composite. Best ride I've had after changing the steel spring out...
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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2471
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Did not calibrate the decimal equivilant to the inch scale, but the body height is the same on both sides on level cement floor. It is 7 7/8. I am guessing this is good, and no sag in springs. What is ment when you put composite suspention in front? manchestershark 2009-05-05 04:51:25
Lifetime MemberCOPPERAS COVE, TX - USA
Joined: 7/6/2002
Posts: 417
Vette(s): 1972 corvette stingray convertible
2007 coupe
The composite in the front does away with the front coil springs and replaces them with a front transverse mounted spring. You can just get the spring or get the one with lower A-arm. You can see them on VBP site.
Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2471
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
WOW fp72, GREAT looking bumper car. Love the color. My 75 is spose to be that color, red now, and good paint. That composite suspention is not in my price range. I am trying to stay as much O.E.M. as possible. Not for judging, just my preference. As projects advance maybe I will make a upgrade on another car.
Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Sounds like you've got enough info to work with but another .02 would be, if your car sits low in the back, or the rear tires lean in at the top / \, or the spring looks flatter than it does arched, it's probably way overdue for replacement. Good luck Mark.
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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2471
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Spring LOOKS good, car sets level, and tires appear to be plumb with car body. I may replace the bushings at some point to ensure a positive action for traction. THANKS
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