bodaman69

I'm thinking of buying the leaf spring conversion for my 79'.What is the general opinion of these? Are the better than coil springs? How tough is the installation. Ive already put a glass spring in the back.

stinky

The search function, if working, would supply you with plenty of info as this has been asked many a time.

bodaman69

I tried the search function first but got no hits on transverse leaf spring. Should I try something else?

bodaman69

I tried leaf spring only and got back a few hits but nothing that would apply to my question.

1979toy

Try "mono front spring" is the search field.

I've had mine for about 6 months. When you change the ride height you need to have the car realigned. Overall I've very happy with mine. If you autocross your car you will be bumped up to the modified class.

Mike Smith

Another alternative is semi-coilovers. Check with sponsoring vendors Speed Direct and Van Steel.

stinky

I was surprised by the few threads found but this HAS been talked about a great deal. I only found 3 or 4 threads using "transverse front springs" as search subject.

lostpatrolman

I have also tried searchign for this, but i dont see much. Which do you guys think performs better, the front monoleaf or the coilovers that i think cali 68 has? http://www.speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=70

norvalwilhelm

I am not a fan of traverse spring or buggy springs. They transfer harmonics from one wheel to the other. What is so wrong with the stock front end setup. Install new bushings and spring and it works fine and saves alot of money.
The only reason I went to coil overs is that I can pull the springs easily for adjustments.
Of the two choices I would choose the semi coilovers.

Ganey

In 1986 Toyota heavily advertised their new Supra w/ an emphasis on the sophisticated modern unequal length A frames front suspension. Stock Corvette & Chevy even in 57.

Works for some that drive very hard.

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