{"product_id":"ridetech-63-82-chevrolet-corvette-rear-steel-leaf-spring-kit-w-shims-lowering-end-links-hardware","title":"Ridetech 1963-1982 Corvette Steel Leaf Spring Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRidetech Rear Steel Leaf Spring Complete Kit for 1963-1982 Corvette C2\/C3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ridetech Rear Steel Leaf Spring Complete Kit, MPN 11534899, is a replacement transverse leaf spring package for a 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette C2 or C3, rated at 175 lb\/in initial rate and 225 lb\/in once the overload leaves engage. The spring uses 9 total leaves and this complete kit adds the 9.5 inch stainless mounting bolts, bushings, aluminum spacers, and lowering end links needed for installation, lowering the car approximately 1 to 2 inches. The leaf-only version of this same spring is a separate SKU, part 11534898.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear steel leaf spring complete kit, part 11534899\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e175 lb\/in initial rate, 225 lb\/in with overload engaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 total leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 9.5 inch stainless bolts, bushings, and aluminum spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as complete kit 11534899 with all hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowers the car approximately 1 to 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette (C2\/C3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11534899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetailer SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRID11534899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 lb\/in initial, 225 lb\/in with overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 total leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 in stainless bolts, bushings, aluminum spacers, lowers 1-2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rear steel leaf spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth-fitment shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5 in stainless steel mounting bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushings and aluminum spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowering end links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Ridetech\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidetech engineers air suspension, coilovers, and chassis components in the USA and tests every system on real vehicles. Kit 11534899 is part of Ridetech's C2\/C3 Corvette leaf spring lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ridetech-63-82-chevy-corvette-front-sway-bar\"\u003eRidetech 63-82 Chevy Corvette Front Sway Bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ridetech-63-82-chevrolet-corvette-rear-rq-s-shock-w-4-75in-stroke-w-eye-eye-mounting\"\u003eRidetech 4.75 Inch Stroke Rear RQ-S Shock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the leaf-only version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the complete kit with mounting bolts, bushings, and end links included. The leaf-only version is a separate SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the spring rate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring rate is 175 lb\/in initial and 225 lb\/in once the overload leaves engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many leaves does this spring have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring has 9 total leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does this kit lower the car?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit lowers the car approximately 1 to 2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include mounting hardware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This complete kit includes stainless mounting bolts, bushings, aluminum spacers, and lowering end links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit a C2 Corvette?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This kit fits both C2 and C3 Corvettes from 1963 to 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a front or rear spring kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rear transverse leaf spring kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need an alignment after installing this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rear ride-height check and alignment is recommended after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise the rear of the vehicle and support the frame on jack stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the rear axle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory leaf spring and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the shims to match your leaf-spring width application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new leaf spring using the included stainless bolts and bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the lowering end links, then torque all fasteners to the manufacturer's specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the vehicle and check ride height before driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including those known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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