Discovered today that I have a 7 leaf rear spring and should have a 9 leaf spring. Is eaton spring still the place to go for correct spring. 71 small block rag top. Thanks Ed
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Re: C3/rear spring
ED------
My feeling is that Eaton is the best source for the spring. It won't be a perfect reproduction, but it will be "close" and it will fit and function perfectly. Reports that I have received and inspections that I have made of cars with this spring installed seem to support the fact that it achieves correct ride height.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
only the original is "correct"
The repros all have some differences that will get a minor points deduction. The only truly "correct" spring is the original 9 leaf. Not to worry, there were TONS of the 9 leaf springs made (the 7 leaf ones are much harder to get). There was a recent Restorer article that showed the differences in the 9 leaf springs from 63 to 78. You can get a good core and restore it yourself.
MarkComment
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Re: only the original is "correct"
Here are some photos and information about the restoration I did on my '70 rear spring. I ended up getting a few used springs, taking them apart and piecing together one that gave the car the proper ride height. There are some subtle differences in the liners between repro and originals.
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1965 Coupe (Greg's project No Flight)
Gone but not forgotten:
1987 Yellow Convertible 199k mi.
2002 Yellow Convertible 100k mi.
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2007 Lemans Blue 6-Spd Coupe 34k mi.Comment
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Re: C3/rear spring
ED
I put an Eaton spring in my 72 this past winter and I was happy with it.
It did ride 2" high so I took it to a spring shop near by and the took care of that. The ride hight is great now. The spring also comes with this melted liner stuff on it wich is a little bit time consomming to get off but when you do Quanta has the best liners (I think).
RobComment
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Re: C3/rear spring
Thanks guys all the info helped I think. Not sure I like hearing 2" high ride height. That is the problem I have now with the 7 leaf. I got a Quote on an eaton spring that was alot higher than corvette central. I wonder who makes there springs? EdComment
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