How can I make a 250 pound rear spring.
05-22-2006, 09:44 PM
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How can I make a 250 pound rear spring.
If I redrill the holes narrower On a stock 9 leaf this should equate to a ~250 pound spring. Could this cause binding on the rear becuase the bolts are at too much of an angel? I don't think so but it could happen. The 9 leaf is 200 and the 7 leaf is around 297 but I need it right in between to get my roll couple correct. 
05-26-2006, 12:25 AM
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I see no issues in a 1.5 inch shorter spring, nor have I experienced any.
It should increase the spring rate slightly.
It would be quite easy to build a spring rate testing jig if you need to be that exact.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1399184
It should increase the spring rate slightly.
It would be quite easy to build a spring rate testing jig if you need to be that exact.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1399184
05-26-2006, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Voetsek
If I redrill the holes narrower On a stock 9 leaf this should equate to a ~250 pound spring. Could this cause binding on the rear becuase the bolts are at too much of an angel? I don't think so but it could happen. The 9 leaf is 200 and the 7 leaf is around 297 but I need it right in between to get my roll couple correct.
This will cause the bolts to slant inward only while the car is on stands but as soon as the weight rests on the spring it will be fine.
I ran one of these springs for years.
When drilling the outer hole you need to use something like a milling machine so you can slow the speed right down and lots of oil.
05-26-2006, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
I thought you were on vacation yellow73sb???? Did ya sign up with a new account?
05-26-2006, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Voetsek
If I redrill the holes narrower On a stock 9 leaf this should equate to a ~250 pound spring. Could this cause binding on the rear becuase the bolts are at too much of an angel? I don't think so but it could happen. The 9 leaf is 200 and the 7 leaf is around 297 but I need it right in between to get my roll couple correct.
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05-26-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
Marck give him a break. He likes it here and wants to come back. There are alot bigger jerks and he is young.
Again, in all do respect to you, (your mods and knowledge are one of the reasons I come back daily) Rulez are Rule
z
05-26-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
Norval. I agree that he likes it here. Most do if they stay around for any time at all. But...breaking the rules are clearly spelled out. He has broken more than 1 and now has come under a new username which, in my opinion, is a "thumb to the nose" to the mods who issued his vacation to begin with. Everyone who types here wants to be here. Their actions and interaction with fellow members determines whether they stay here.
Again, in all do respect to you, (your mods and knowledge are one of the reasons I come back daily) Rulez are Rule z
Again, in all do respect to you, (your mods and knowledge are one of the reasons I come back daily) Rulez are Rule
zCome on old guys like me need the excitement.
One guy on the forum was posting nude pictures of his wife or a link where you could get them. So what.
He made a mistake and usually they just delete the post. Was he kicked out? suspended for a short time??
I can be grumpy too but I like to give the kid a break. I can tolerate him alot more then people who just post
for every post.At least he contributes something to the posts by opening his mouth and actually saying something.
I'm for dumping THIS guy and bringing the real Yellow73sb back
That's my opinion?? and I am sticking to it.
Bring the kid back.
05-26-2006, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
I must have really been asleep for this one but I drop in here daily and suddenly everyone is all over the kid because of what?? I heard the word "****"" ?
At least he contributes something to the posts by opening his mouth and actually saying something.
At least he contributes something to the posts by opening his mouth and actually saying something.
05-26-2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Me thinks not only the kid is back from vacation under another account 
On the other hand maybe the kid was smart enough to start a 2nd account in anticipation of getting a boot.
05-26-2006, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mandm1200
On the other hand maybe the kid was smart enough to start a 2nd account in anticipation of getting a boot.
Also...he was on at 8:47 this morning and didn't bother to defend himself (as either poster)
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