'67 rear leaf spring, differences?

[Michael J.]

Are there any differences between the F41 suspension rear leaf spring and the other suspension for a '67?

[Dick W.]

Re: '67 rear leaf spring, differences?

Are there any differences between the F41 suspension rear leaf spring and the other suspension for a '67?

Std = 9 leaf

F-41 = 7 leaf

[Michael J.]

Re: '67 rear leaf spring, differences?

Std = 9 leaf

F-41 = 7 leaf

Thanks Dick, no differences in the leaf shapes, ends?

[Joe L.]

Re: '67 rear leaf spring, differences?

Thanks Dick, no differences in the leaf shapes, ends?

Michael-----


Yes, there were differences. The 9 leaf spring was a "progressive rate" spring with 6 arched leafs and 3 "flat" leafs. The 7 leaf spring was a "single rate" spring with 7 arched leafs. Some of the leafs on the 7 leaf spring were thicker than any of the leafs on the 9 leaf spring.

[Michael J.]

Re: '67 rear leaf spring, differences?

Thanks all, that helps me sort it out.

[John H.]

Re: '67 rear leaf spring, differences?

Are there any differences between the F41 suspension rear leaf spring and the other suspension for a '67?

Michael -

Note that F-41 was only available in '67 with L-71, L-71/89, and L-88.

[Michael J.]

Re: '67 rear leaf spring, differences?

Michael -

Note that F-41 was only available in '67 with L-71, L-71/89, and L-88.

Right, thanks John, mine is an L71, and the tank sticker specifies F-41. The one I have lost points due to "rounded ends", even though it was a 7 leaf, so I was just trying to verify distinctions before replacing. Cheers!