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Title: Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
Post by: gearhead440 on 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.

Title: Re: Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
Post by: gearhead440 on November 10, 2011, 06:29:43 AM

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.

Title: Re: Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
Post by: Srt on November 11, 2011, 03:26:11 AM

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?

Title: Re: Which rear leaf spring rate for a V8?
Post by: 82expghost on December 19, 2011, 10:32:54 PM

go big, i have the 150s, its stiff, but so predictible around the turns, lowers your car just to warn you