Picture of a 7 leaf spring please

[JL66REDCPE]

Could somone please post a picture of a original 7 leaf spring. I need to see how thick the ends are and how much they turn upward. Thank you in advance.

 

[IH2LOSE]

John I have an eaton replacement spring on my shelf for my 66,John Z will answer this one as he had done an excellent article on this topic last year in Corvette enthusis magazine

 

[JohnZ]

John, here's a photo of one - I believe it's a reproduction (note the extra short top plate at the mounting point at the diff cover), but I think it's quite accurate in terms of thickness and the form at the ends of the leaves.

 

[JL66REDCPE]

John -- Thank you for posting the picture. It is definitely a repro. I recently purchased a supposedly original 7 leaf. The ends dont seem to flare up as much as the ones in the picture.

 

[MarkM]

A little explanation for a newbie, please. Looking at the picture John provided, the bottom of the spring looks flat. Most of the C2 buying advice I've seen says that the spring should have some arc to it - and that if it is flat it's shot and would need to be replaced.

Would someone explain?

Mark

 

[JohnZ]

Mark, see the new thread on that subject.

 

[JohnZ]

John, there's an excellent answer to your question over on the NCRS Board from Franz Estereicher - he's "da man" on Corvette rear springs; he worked for Rockwell (spring supplier) and was responsible for all the manufacturing processes for Corvette leaf springs. Have known Franz for many years.

 

[JL66REDCPE]

John -- thanks. I heading over there now.