{"product_id":"ridetech-63-82-chevrolet-corvette-rear-steel-leaf-spring-w-shims-only","title":"Ridetech 1963-1982 Corvette Steel Leaf Spring Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRidetech Rear Steel Leaf Spring for 1963-1982 Corvette C2\/C3, Leaf and Shims Only\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ridetech Rear Steel Leaf Spring, MPN 11534898, is a replacement transverse leaf spring 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, 6 full length and 3 overload, and fits both 2.25 inch wide (1963-1978) and 2.5 inch wide (1978-1979) leaf applications using the included shims. The spring has an epoxy\/graphite primer with a black topcoat. This part number is the leaf and shims only option. The complete kit with bushings and hardware is a separate SKU, part 11534899.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear steel leaf spring, leaf and shims only, part 11534898\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e175 lb\/in initial rate, 225 lb\/in with overload engaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 total leaves, 6 full length and 3 overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2.25 in (63-78) and 2.5 in (78-79) wide leaf applications via included shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpoxy\/graphite primer with black topcoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as leaf spring 11534898, leaf and shims only\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\u003e11534898\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetailer SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRID11534898\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, 6 full length, 3 overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth Fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 in (63-78) and 2.5 in (78-79) via shims\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpoxy\/graphite primer, black topcoat\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\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. Spring 11534898 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\u003eDoes this include mounting bushings and hardware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This part number is the leaf and shims only option. The complete kit with bushings and hardware is a separate SKU, part 11534899.\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, 6 full length and 3 overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit both 2.25 inch and 2.5 inch wide applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Included shims allow the spring to fit 2.25 inch (1963-1978) and 2.5 inch (1978-1979) wide leaf applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish does this spring have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring has an epoxy\/graphite primer with a black topcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit a C2 Corvette?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This spring fits both C2 and C3 Corvettes from 1963 to 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a front or rear spring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rear transverse leaf spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need new mounting bolts to install this spring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Ridetech leaf spring bolt and bushing kit is recommended and sold separately.\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 leaf spring bolt and bushing kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque 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. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridetech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46403938091087,"sku":"RID11534898","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/ridetech-63-82-chevrolet-corvette-rear-steel-leaf-spring-w-shims-only-ridetech.jpg?v=1786670431","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/ridetech-63-82-chevrolet-corvette-rear-steel-leaf-spring-w-shims-only","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}