Topic: Shortened Rear Spring
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
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Some of you may remember I replaced my rear spring with a stock 9 leaf from Muskeegon brake. It required the use of 8" bolts to get the right ride height. My problem was the width of the rear tires (275-50-15). When using the 8 " bolts, it put the ends of the springs into the sidewalls.
VNCRUISER 2007-07-22 21:01:59
The solution......I found Guldstrand Motorsports in nearby Burbank. Owned and operated by Corvette racing legend Dick Guldstrand and specializing in Corvette suspensions. After asking me what kind of driving I mostly do, tire size and wheel offset and what shocks I have, they came up with a custom built 7 leaf. 1 1/2" shorteer than stock. I spent a couple hours yesterday installing it. It does require the 8 " bolts also. I now have the exact ride height as stocl, plenty of tire clearance and a great ride. Not too rough or too smooth. Handles great too. The spring costs the same as a mono spring, but I think I am sold on steel.....
Reid 72 t-top
in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
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