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Greg Gay 02-06-2020 02:19 PM

Fiberglass leaf springs
 
Has anyone tried them? Where did you get them? Did you like them? Are they available with custom arches, or just one arch setting?

Thanks,

Greg

Mark Ugrich 02-06-2020 02:53 PM

Re: Fiberglass leaf springs
 
I had Flex-Form springs under the Mustang until I decided to update the chassis. Took off a bunch of weight. You can have them custom made for your application and spring rate.Overall I liked them. Flex-Form.com

Dave Gantz 02-06-2020 10:32 PM

Re: Fiberglass leaf springs
 
Are they legal for Stock?

Dave Turner 02-07-2020 04:28 PM

Re: Fiberglass leaf springs
 
We used the Flex Form springs for 4 seasons in a 3450 lb Stock Mustang. Replaced them with Calvert product when both sides started to split(delaminate?) between the diff and the rear mount. The manufacturer suspected that we missed the spring rate target when they were ordered.

I didn't notice significant change in track results and expect durability to be superior. It appears that the split monoleaf spring allows greater separation based upon before & after pics.

The fiberglass springs rode smoother on sketchy return roads, I must say that.

Dave Turner 02-07-2020 04:32 PM

Re: Fiberglass leaf springs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Gantz (Post 607780)
Are they legal for Stock?

"Leaves may be changed(added or subtracted)as long as overall length and mounting points are used."

Dave Gantz 02-07-2020 06:02 PM

Re: Fiberglass leaf springs
 
I was wondering if they had to be steel, as was "stock". But I guess if the Calvert split mono's are legal, why not make 'em fiberglass, too?

I'm from the old school when the "stockers" were a lot more "stock" than they are now. lol


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