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camaro1 07-16-2017 01:44 PM

69 camaro l78 5 leaf ID
 
I'm trying to understand what is correct, these are the original leaf springs that came with my car, the small leaf in the pic was mounted on the bottom before I had them re-arched. The second spring after the top spring does not have the dove tail. Is that an aftermarket helper spring? is it suppose to be there? Is the little spring at the bottom considered he 5th leaf in the stack? If you guys can straighten me out on this, very appreciated! thanks Rich
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camaro1 07-16-2017 10:29 PM

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earntaz 07-16-2017 11:24 PM

Make sure the spring stack fits the spring pocket of the axle ... TAZ

camaro1 07-17-2017 06:09 PM

Yes I understand that it has to fit in the pocket, the question is , is the second leaf suppose to be there or was it added as a helper spring ? And the little bottom springs in the second pic suppose to be in the stack . When I received the car they were all in the stack so it essentially had 6 leafs when counted, I'm just trying to find out if that second leaf is common to big block builds or not there at all? I would think someone on this site must know a bit about these springs. Thanks

Steve Shauger 07-17-2017 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro1 (Post 1360577)
Yes I understand that it has to fit in the pocket, the question is , is the second leaf suppose to be there or was it added as a helper spring ? And the little bottom springs in the second pic suppose to be in the stack . When I received the car they were all in the stack so it essentially had 6 leafs when counted, I'm just trying to find out if that second leaf is common to big block builds or not there at all? I would think someone on this site must know a bit about these springs. Thanks

Someone added the squared end second leaf. It looks like an original 5 leaf.

bbbentley 07-17-2017 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Shauger (Post 1360597)
Someone added the squared end second leaf. It looks like an original 5 leaf.

Bingo! X2. Just getting ready to say what you stated Steve.

camaro1 07-18-2017 02:58 AM

Thank you for verifying it!
Really appreciate it!


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