1969 Leaf Springs

[jmahun]

I have a 69 350HO Coupe with a TH400, Safe-T-Trak, 621 R&H package. The rear springs have 3 leaves per side. I've only been able to find information on either 4- or 5-leave springs, nothing on 3. Does anyone know what the spring rate are for these?

 

[melsg5]

according to the document at this link there was no 3 leave spring. It does provide the rate for the 4 and 5 leave.

http://firstgenfirebird.org/firebird/1969/ama/ama_page9.html

 

[jmahun]

That's what I mean - I can only find references for 4- and 5-leaves. The suspension on my car is original and only has 3-leaves per side.

 

[melsg5]

how do you know it's original, do you know how many owners have had the car before you? I did find a source for the 3 leaf they may be able to clarify the mystery.

http://www.firebirdcentral.com/1967_1969_Firebird_Multi_Leaf_Springs_Set_3_Leaf_p/sus-711.htm