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T/AAddict
12-16-2017, 12:57 PM
Are the leaf springs interchangeable between the 1st and 2nd gen f-bodies?

DEIGuy38
12-16-2017, 10:25 PM
you could call landrum springs and see what they say

https://landrumspring.com/products/leafsprings/chevrolet-multi-leaf-springs/

*rayman*
12-17-2017, 02:46 PM
Dunno if it helps you to confirm, but i've noticed previously that DSE list the same part numbers for 1st gen and second gen for their drop springs.

T/AAddict
12-18-2017, 05:26 AM
That was what confused me... Some that I saw had the same part #s from 67-81 and some not. I know there were different spring rates due to weight throughout the years.

I had considered using some Hotchkis leafs that I bought for my 79 T/A on my newly acquired 69 Firebird when it arrived but oops I wound up putting them on the 79 this weekend. Guess I'll just start shopping for 69 specific items.

ADY
12-18-2017, 11:38 AM
I'll have a used (6,000 miles) set of DSE leafs, off-set shackles, Cal-trac bars for sale in a month (swapping out for a RideTech 4-link).

T/AAddict
12-18-2017, 02:02 PM
I'll have a used (6,000 miles) set of DSE leafs, off-set shackles, Cal-trac bars for sale in a month (swapping out for a RideTech 4-link).

sounds good, might just be about the right time too...... I'll keep my eyes open.

*rayman*
12-19-2017, 02:17 AM
I'll have a used (6,000 miles) set of DSE leafs, off-set shackles, Cal-trac bars for sale in a month (swapping out for a RideTech 4-link).

How'd you find the caltracs with the multileaf springs?

Interested in selling the Caltracs separately?

ADY
12-19-2017, 10:09 AM
I bought the car with the setup already installed, believe this is the same part:
http://www.calvertracing.com/store/caltracs-2301-low-profile-1-hole-p-141.html

Once I get the new 4-link installed and clean up the parts I'll post up the parts.