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Topic: Which Mono Rear Spring Rate to use

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Which Mono Rear Spring Rate to use

Posted: 6/18/04 6:05am Message 1 of 4
8ty vette
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Which Mono Rear Spring Rate for us 80 Vette owners are you using. I,m not looking for a real harsh ride. Just looking for a general consenses on what people are using and there opinions.

Thanks Tom |headscratch|


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Which Mono Rear Spring Rate to use

Posted: 6/18/04 5:06pm Message 2 of 4
phxraptor
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Phoenix, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 81 Dark metallic blue/camel leather,polished alloys,glass tops,has every option for 81
I'm useing a 330# rear composite mono spring,550#GT springs in front and Bilstein shocks all around. I like the ride and handling I am getting. |cheers| |wavey|


Which Mono Rear Spring Rate to use

Posted: 6/18/04 5:41pm Message 3 of 4
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
i used 550 front and 360 rear on my green machine (69 sb coupe)...

it rode a little rough..

it wasnt bad on smooth roads.. but those are in rare supply around here..


Which Mono Rear Spring Rate to use

Posted: 6/18/04 7:33pm Message 4 of 4
Big Fish
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330 pound on mine, feels just right. Some people have said they got too high of a bumper height with certain mono springs, I'm not sure what that's all about, something about the way are arced. Maybe someone else has more info. You will want shocks matched to the spring to get the correct ride. I used Delco Reactec's, couldn't afford Bilsteins.


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