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Multi leaf springs.

Started by starcruser, January 31, 2014, 12:01:06 PM

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starcruser

I want to change over to multi leaf springs on a 67. I will put in a 69 12 bolt. I know I will most likely need longer u bolts.  What else will I need for this conversion and where would you purchase from?
Long time Camaro man.

Stingr69

Have you considered the shock absorber differences?  69 uses staggered shocks so you might want to use the non-staggered 67 bottom plates?

69z28302

For springs I would look here.  http://www.camaros.com.

Nice discussion about leaf springs on this site. http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=9626.0
Hope this helps

Mike

KurtS

Kurt S
CRG

starcruser

Kurt the reason is the 67 has a broken saddle on the right side of rear end. In my extra parts over the years I kept a 69 front subframe and 12 bolt posi. My dad has a 67 RS all original and they seem too soft for me.  I'm thinking with good power they would be best.
Long time Camaro man.

KurtS

Mono's can be very stiff - depends on the specs. Monoleaf is a better spring design. Multileaf is a compromise to try fix a problem.
That said, with the axle design issues (axle positioning/wrapup), a multileaf works better with big power unless you have a radius rod or similar.
Kurt S
CRG

starcruser

Kurt the car was built first day of production. It did not have radius rod. Since it's been changed to 4 speed and rear purch is broken I was thinking multi leafs might work better. I've read about monos that have good reviews.
Long time Camaro man.