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Apr 28, 2008 | 04:09 PM

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zwjensen

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Stiffer Leaf Spring?

What, if any, are the advantages to a stiffer leaf spring? I was considering replacing the stock leaf springs in my'66 coupe,as they need it anyway, and was looking at the 165 lb/in rating.

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May 2, 2008 | 06:24 AM

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RE: Stiffer Leaf Spring?

Better handling. It will resist leaning in the corners.
Be able to carry bigger loads without squatting the rear.
99% of the time it will better resist wheel hop due to axle wind up.

Ride will suffer.

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