Re: 69 Z leaf spring refurbish
I had that same issue when I decided to rebuild my (5)leaf multi springs on my SS. When I started disassembling them I noticed that the shims weren't exactly in the best of shape so I threw them out but should've kept one for reference. Besides that I familiar with what a correct one looks like. So I went and bought that same rebuild kit from HBC and the plastic shims are dead wrong. It's crazy but on the intruction slip that came with the kit they suggest that you cut the small nibs off in order for them to be installed properly. I thought they should've done their homework first before suggesting that you use the wrong shim for a rebuild...don't you think? Really disgusted with them. By the way, those shims are are for a much later year. I know of a place here in Philly that rebuilds leaf springs for all makes and models, maybe they will have something alot closer than what HBC sent me. Good luck on your project. If I find something real close I'll let you know.
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I currently own a 1969 Camaro SS350. Although the original drivetrain is long gone, this 4/speed car has a March '69 HC coded block with #041 heads. The transmission is an M20 Muncie #660 case and the rearend is a BS coded 12 bolt posi. Built in Van Nuys.
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