F41 rear spring

[Mike H.]

I have recently observed two rear springs, on supposedly F41 equipped cars, that had spring bands. I was under the impression that no bands were used on any of the transverse rear springs. Am I correct or was the seven leaf spring different?

[John H.]

No Bands *NM*

[Joe L.]

Re: No Bands

Mike and John----

I agree. No end bands were ever used on a PRODUCTION F-41 rear leaf spring. The bands are common on aftermarket replacement springs, though. Also, they are common on "reproduction" springs produced by the GM Restoration Parts licensee. But, they were NEVER, EVER present on the PRODUCTION parts.

[John L.]

If you remove the bands

If you remove the bands -- does the spring pass judging ??

[Mike H.]

Re: No Bands

John & Joe,
You have confirmed my understanding. The springs I have observed obviously were aftermarket / repo. springs. The car owners did not think I was correct, so I will pass on your reply's.

[Gary B.]

A qualified correction; 80-82 FE7 had bands

Mike,

Although F41 springs didn't have bands, the heavy duty spring for 1980-1982, option FE7, did indeed have bands.

Gary

[Patrick H.]

Re: If you remove the bands

Most of the time, no.

The liners are not correct, the color of the spring is (often) not correct, and the ends of the leaves have a different configuration than original.

Patrick