Help needed with custom leaf spring build

Woodfin · 03-02-2023, 08:35 AM

Larry, no, the Vette has a transverse rear spring. This is a custom build, installing a leaf spring where one never was. I "think" custom mounts will be installing inside the Vette frame for front the front eye and a slider mount installed inside the rear frame.

This build up is my personal no e, footbrake, bracket toy. It will have an LS engine, 350 trans, 29.5x10.5W bias tire. The performance will be 5.90's in the 1/8 range.

I have also considered installing ladder bars, but the leaf spring, Caltrac deal will be the most compact, least about of modifications to the Vette frame and body. Because the Vette is small, space is of a premium.

Check the post I have going "Four link for Vette" on page three, a post by Ron Miller, has a photo of a Vette owned by Shawn Finn. Expand that photo and you will see it is equipped the leaf springs and Caltracs.

I have found Shawn Finn on Facebook and made contact with him but so far, we have not been able to exchange information, although I think we eventually will.

I have also talked the John Calvert, he explains that once I determine the spring mounting points he can provide the proper spring.

At this point, I plan to build a front spring eye bracket with four holes, thus, allowing ride height adjustment. Then with the spring mounted to the axle housing, the rear slider will be located.

Stand by for more and pics.

Now, back to my original question, if someone with a Camaro or Nova could give the me the front and rear spring eye to ground dimensions it would let me see if I am in the ball park with my design.

03-02-2023, 08:35 AM	#3
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 536 Likes: 8 Liked 274 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Help needed with custom leaf spring build Larry, no, the Vette has a transverse rear spring. This is a custom build, installing a leaf spring where one never was. I "think" custom mounts will be installing inside the Vette frame for front the front eye and a slider mount installed inside the rear frame. This build up is my personal no e, footbrake, bracket toy. It will have an LS engine, 350 trans, 29.5x10.5W bias tire. The performance will be 5.90's in the 1/8 range. I have also considered installing ladder bars, but the leaf spring, Caltrac deal will be the most compact, least about of modifications to the Vette frame and body. Because the Vette is small, space is of a premium. Check the post I have going "Four link for Vette" on page three, a post by Ron Miller, has a photo of a Vette owned by Shawn Finn. Expand that photo and you will see it is equipped the leaf springs and Caltracs. I have found Shawn Finn on Facebook and made contact with him but so far, we have not been able to exchange information, although I think we eventually will. I have also talked the John Calvert, he explains that once I determine the spring mounting points he can provide the proper spring. At this point, I plan to build a front spring eye bracket with four holes, thus, allowing ride height adjustment. Then with the spring mounted to the axle housing, the rear slider will be located. Stand by for more and pics. Now, back to my original question, if someone with a Camaro or Nova could give the me the front and rear spring eye to ground dimensions it would let me see if I am in the ball park with my design.