Correct springs for 69 Camaro with ZL-1 motor..???

**olredalert** · #1 03-23-2009, 05:37 AM

-----Chuck,,,I have heard the same thing about some of the older springs that HBC used to supply. As far as leaf-springs go the ones he supplies now are excellent for judging and seem to me to be exactly the right height. Cant answer for the fronts as I re-used the old ones on the Z I am finishing up.......Bill S

**iluv69s** · #2 03-23-2009, 05:45 AM

Thanks guys....so the rears from HBC...still not sure on the fronts...anyone got a pic of a ZL-1 Camaro ride stance and know what spring they are using?? heellppppp!!!

**olredalert** · #3 03-23-2009, 06:24 PM

------Thought about this after my last post. I sound like an HBC pimp (

). Let me assure you that isnt the case. However, I would think that since Jim has had more than one restored ZL1 it would pay to give him a call. Either him or Scott Tieman as Scott did the restos. I dont have Scotts # here but someone on the board certainly should..........Bill S

**Tenney** · #4 03-23-2009, 07:45 PM

Scott's at 517-647-2433.

**iluv69s** · #5 03-23-2009, 11:58 PM

Believe me...I know Jim well....he called me for years tryin' to buy..(uh..steal) my car back when they were not worth much....hehe....not that I blame him...I almost bit when his offer first broke six figures...ayay....

I'll give him a call....Thanks Alot..

Smokey · #6 03-23-2009, 05:45 AM

Chuck,

What size of tires are you running on the 8"s? 235 60s?

**Woj** · #7 03-23-2009, 02:08 PM

Max,

As I recall Moog had coil spring charts at one time that listed the length of the spring (extended), size of the wire used and spring rate. If you could find that info for the springs you have already used, you might be able to find something in between those values that would get you the height you want. Just a suggestion.

I have always used Moog springs with good success.

Good luck.

Phil Woj.

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