Quote: Are those different rates/colors the same free-arch or different? The result would then determine how much remaining arch is left after the weight of thw car is upon them... and the flatter the compressed arch.. the better for handling. Again, knowing the rear weight of the car should be a determining factor in choosing the springs.. and how much remaining compressed arch are you willing to drive with (pending your driving purposes).
Actually, if you aren't going to use the car for serious handling desires/intentions, then you really don't need to step over to the fiberglass mono leafs. Their biggest advantage is weight reduction.
I get 5 1/4" (6" -3/4"= 5 1/4" )at the highest point for the 225# rate new never mounted, which is not at the pad but behind the pad at the narrowest point where the chevy pad would be mounted. Maybe dangina can measure his before he mounts them to give us a reference?
I flipped the leaf spring over on the floor, and to the center of the pad from the floor (technically i guess it would be the top of the pad) I measured 5 1/4" inches. I would also assume that the 4.5" is when you have it mounted on the car and it settles.
Thanks! What do you get at the highest point? Meaning when it's flipped over the pad area is not the highest point? Just to compare...?
