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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Badshifter on November 28, 2023, 01:56:37 AM

Title: 1969 Z/28 4 leaf rear spring rebuild questions
Post by: Badshifter on November 28, 2023, 01:56:37 AM

Hello all, I removed the leaf springs from my Camaro to replace the front bushings. While they are out, I laid them side-by-side and I see the number 2 spring is about a half inch longer than the number 2 spring on the other pack.  Is there a left and a right I should have made note of?
Also, one of the plastic sliders that sits in the pocket between the springs was out of place and looks like it needs to be replaced. I haven’t found a source for these, maybe because I don’t know exactly what they’re called? Does anyone know where I can get one?
Thank you.

Title: Re: 1969 Z/28 4 leaf rear spring rebuild questions
Post by: 169INDY on November 28, 2023, 05:51:41 AM

I swear they used to be listed on the Site:
Try
EATON Detroit Spring, Inc.
1555 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 1 (313) 963-3839
Fax: 1 (313) 963-7047
Email: inquiries@eatonsprings.com

Title: Re: 1969 Z/28 4 leaf rear spring rebuild questions
Post by: GMAD_Van Nuys on November 28, 2023, 04:46:00 PM

Prior posting on rebuilding rear leaf springs:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=14148.0

Title: Re: 1969 Z/28 4 leaf rear spring rebuild questions
Post by: Badshifter on November 30, 2023, 01:54:58 AM

Thanks all. No luck at Eaton, and I didn’t need a full kit like Heartbeat sells. I have a block of black Delrin, so I machined up the two needed insulators/isolators/sliders, and I am good to go.