8-inch bolts for fiberglass spring

jims427400 · 06-20-05, 11:09 PM

Previously I got alot of suggestions on lowering my rearend w/a new 330#fiberglass spring.Can anyone tell me where to order these or can I just purchase at hardware store.Thank you all again.. Jim

Delph · 06-21-05, 11:09 AM

Vette Brakes & Van Steel are probably the 2 best places. I worked with Dan @ Van Steel he was a nice guy.

Tim

maxphunn · 06-21-05, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jims427400

Previously I got alot of suggestions on lowering my rearend w/a new 330#fiberglass spring.Can anyone tell me where to order these or can I just purchase at hardware store.Thank you all again.. Jim

If you mean the 2 bolts at the ends of the rear leaf spring, they are probably grade 8 quality as they hold the back of the car up. You should be able to get them from an industrial fastener place. There are several grades of bolts, take an original bolt with you so they can give you the same or better. Hardware store bolts are most likely of a lower quality and I would not trust them. Pat G.

VBP · 06-24-05, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jims427400

Previously I got allot of suggestions on lowering my rear-end w/a new 330#fiberglass spring. Can anyone tell me where to order these or can I just purchase at hardware store. Thank you all again... Jim

Jim,

We have designed and manufactured the 330 lb/in Monospring since 1976. You can order one online (for a 10%) discount, or by phone at (800) 237-9991. Depending on how low you want to go, you can drop the car with the 8" spring bolts and / or a low-arch 330. A low arch spring (about a 1.5" drop over stock) is the same price and part#; just specify in the 'notes' section of the online shopping cart that you would like a low arch. Here is a link or two to the parts I'm talking about...

http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=541
Or
http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=544

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,
Alan G.
Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.
http://www.VBandP.com
800-237-9991

67HEAVEN · 06-24-05, 03:39 PM

I think it's great the way VBP is involved in discussions on the forum.

Sure, selling product is the goal, but there are many suppliers who wouldn't take the time to participate in open discussion like this.

Thanks Alan.

P.S. No folks, I didn't get a deal on my suspension. I paid full price.

Z28Canuck · 06-24-05, 04:00 PM

Just saw the note about the bolting and wanted to add please be careful when it comes to replacing the bolting for your cars. There have been a number of threads about this and our knowledgable technical members stress over and over to buy them from a quality automotive supplier. You might think it is a little more expensive but with the loads and torques on these in critical places safety has to be first, you're worth it. Just passing along what I thought was sound advice from respected members on a topic that could be disasterous if taken not taken seriously. Take care and safe cruising.

youwish2bme · 06-24-05, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maxphunn

If you mean the 2 bolts at the ends of the rear leaf spring, they are probably grade 8 quality as they hold the back of the car up. You should be able to get them from an industrial fastener place. There are several grades of bolts, take an original bolt with you so they can give you the same or better. Hardware store bolts are most likely of a lower quality and I would not trust them. Pat G.

Been there researched it.. The Grade 8's that are 8" or longer from most Industrial supply stores are not fine thread the longest that I could find when I was looking was 6". And as we know that doesn't do me any better than the factory ones... Just spend the 40 bucks at VBP or one of the other corvette vendors and that includes new cushions that are most likely all deformed anyway... Dave..

VBP · 07-08-05, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by youwish2bme

Been there researched it.. The Grade 8's that are 8" or longer from most Industrial supply stores are not fine thread the longest that I could find when I was looking was 6". And as we know that doesn't do me any better than the factory ones... Just spend the 40 bucks at VBP or one of the other corvette vendors and that includes new cushions that are most likely all deformed anyway... Dave..

Dave,
$40! I hope not.

(I prefer $16.15 to $26.95)

You are right about the grade 8's. Here is some more info - the grade "8" samples we have tested from overseas broke VERY easily. They were the equivalent of an American grade 5 or so... I do not have much faith in overseas steel...

Sincerely,
Alan G.

youwish2bme · 07-08-05, 04:35 PM

Do those prices include the donuts and the washers and nuts?? Dave..

VBP · 07-08-05, 04:41 PM

Here are the details and part numbers:

32301 8" Spring Bolts & Nuts Only (2) $17.95
32303 8" Spring Bolt Kit w/Rubber Cushions (2) $24.95
32306 8" Spring Bolt Kit w/Poly Cushions (2) $29.95

The kits ('303-'306) have bolts, nuts, cup washers and bushings. The prices do not reflect the 10% discount you will get online with the CAC-7490 coupon code...

Sincerely,
Alan G.
Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.

jims427400 · 07-08-05, 04:55 PM

Since posting my question I have replaced my rear bolts w/ 8inch bolts from VB&P and they lowered my car verry close to where it needs to be.I figure another 50 miles should take care of the last inch.Thank you all.. Jim