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Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
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November 03, 2011, 07:14:45 AM »
My 1980 Pinto needs new leaf springs. I'm swapping in a 302 and T5 with a 9" rear and was wondering which leaf spring rate to choose. Speedwaymotors
.com lists 3 spring rates: 100#, 125# and 150#.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Landrum-Pinto-Mini-Stock-Leaf-Springs,3563.html
The vehicle will be a daily driver and will use a front sway bar, either stock or 1" diameter depending on oil pan clearance.
Thanks.
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Re: Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
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After much searching, I've decided to go with 100# on driver's side and 125# on passenger's side especially considering the battery will be trunk mounted.
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Re: Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
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go for a matched pair. it makes replacement easier in the future. also, as for the 125# for the passenger side & the 100# for the drivers side; does the battery weigh more than you do?
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Re: Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
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go big, i have the 150s, its stiff, but so predictible around the turns, lowers your car just to warn you
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