l2vette

I know this subject has been driven into the ground (no pun intended!) but here is my setup and my concern. I've got a 72 Coupe, SB, 4 speed, I ran the TRW composite leaf with 8 inch bolts and found the rear ride height (29.25) way out MF Spec for F41 suspension (27.6). So went to a 10 inch bolt and now the height is perfect!
The only problem is that the leaf spring is about 1/4" away from the sidewall of my tires (2.55x60x15). Has anyone ground off the end of the leaf spring for more clearance??
:cheers:

joeveto

I don't see why you can't, so long as the grinding doesn't introduce cracks or other faults that might compromise the integrity of the spring. If the spring should go on you, while you're driving, you're in for a white knuckle experience, for sure.

l2vette

Maybe TRW can answer this question?

turtlevette

grind all you want, its still going to hit the sidewall the first time you take a corner hard.

shorten the spring or put shorter bolts in.

l2vette

shorten the spring or

Now explain that solution to a composite leaf sping. :smash:

turtlevette

i don't know that i have a solution, but i have cut a tire and it ain't fun.

mine was further away than 1/4 inch too.

Kid Vette

Best solution is to take off the POS Muskegon Brake TRW spring and put on a VBP spring. It will lower your car and keep the spring end above the tire where it should be. You shouldn't use longer than a 8" bolt with 15" wheels or a 9" bolt with 17" wheels.

l2vette

What is the spring you got from VBP?? I thinking of getting a 7 leaf steel spring from Doc Rebuild. Anyone running that??

73 Vet

I purchased a POS Muskegan TRW spring, but haven't installed it yet. I have seen a lot of comments/concerns regarding ride height, etc. If VBP has a better product, would you mind telling me what is better? Thanks.

Kid Vette

I installed the VBP 300 lb spring. It lowered my car approx 1.50" to 2.00" from where the TRW spring had it at. See this thread for more details: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...706428&page=10

Note the picture in my signature shows the car with the Muskegon Brake TRW spring.

l2vette

Thanks for the info. Well, I made my decision.................The original 9 leaf steel spring is going back in. With 8 inch bolts, I should be able to get the ride height exactly where it needs to be.
Anyone want to buy a TRW composite spring??


[Modified by l2vette, 7:50 AM 3/15/2004]

Scooter70

Anyone know if the dual-mount springs from VBP are better than the regular ones? I'm not very happy with my 340# TRW....