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  1. 11-02-2010 01:43 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt167 View Post
    you need conversion springs.. chevs of the 40s sells them.. the original rear was a torque tube, which supports the rear end, so the springs are actually flimsy.. get those, and it'll all work out
    mine were a tin wrap spring and were stock they still work fine matt and i putting alot of power thru them still holding the car up. thats been over 20 years like any leaf car you have to controll wind up
    Last edited by pat mccarthy; 11-02-2010 at 01:46 PM.
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