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Rear Spring Problems

Posted: 10/8/03 5:13am Message 1 of 7
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Tecumseh, MI - USA
Joined: 9/14/2003
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Vette(s): 1980 all org. with 18000 act. miles dk claret with matching interior..Eagle alloys ..loaded..excellent cond.
I have a 18000 mile 80 vette that has the three bolts that hold the plate to the spring in place sheared off. Don't know if previous owner tried to replace spring and broke them or a stress factor.Looks like i will have to get out the ez outs. Think they are 17mm bolts. Anyone else ever had this problem? |sad|


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Rear Spring Problems

Posted: 10/9/03 4:53am Message 2 of 7
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Hammonton, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 White Coupe
Yep! Just put in a new mono spring and when I went to take it out the old one, one of the bolts was broken in the hole. Must be a common problem. |eek|

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|COLOR=RED| |/COLOR| Ken T. 80 White Vette

Rear Spring Problems

Posted: 10/11/03 7:26pm Message 3 of 7
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Tecumseh, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 all org. with 18000 act. miles dk claret with matching interior..Eagle alloys ..loaded..excellent cond.
I plan on replacing the rear spring (9leaf)on my 80. Is it necessary to remove the "Y" pipe for clearance? Looks like a tight fit.


Rear Spring Problems

Posted: 10/12/03 8:02pm Message 4 of 7
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When I replaced the rear spring on ' The Toy' a couple of years ago I was also replacing shocks on all four corners and the entire exhaust system. Not having the pipes in the way sure made the spring swap very easy.


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Rear Spring Problems

Posted: 10/13/03 5:54pm Message 5 of 7
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Tecumseh, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 all org. with 18000 act. miles dk claret with matching interior..Eagle alloys ..loaded..excellent cond.
I have seen rear springs (9 leaf) priced from $99 to $139. Is there a difference in quality from some manufacturers? |headscratch|


Rear Spring Problems

Posted: 10/20/03 10:23am Message 6 of 7
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GREENSBURG, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 RoadDemon carb, Weiand intake, 3:36 gears, DUALS.
I would strongly recommend replacing the differential cover with the heavy duty unit. The tabs break easily...


Rear Spring Problems

Posted: 11/11/03 7:18pm Message 7 of 7
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CONCORD, MA - USA
Joined: 6/12/2002
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Vette(s): 78 Silver Anniversary (2 Tone) L82 auto loaded
Hi
Go with a heavy duty rear end cover.mono spring,
mine came from Vette Brakes+Products,a new spring
retainer(with bigger bolts than you may have)
and get back crusin!
Steve


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