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Old 11-04-2013, 10:30 AM
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My 67 has a broken rear passenger leaf and I was looking at new ones and I am finding that the mono leaf is much cheaper than the 5 leaf. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the two or at least the purpose for the 5 leaf? Any info would be great, Im still getting info on camaros. Thanks
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 07:50 PM
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I'm going form a mono leaf to Multi leaf will be a stronger suspension . What motor do u have
 
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Old 11-05-2013, 08:08 AM
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Multi leaf springs are safer than mono. It doesn't happen too often, but if a mono spring breaks, depending on where it breaks, you could lose control of the car. The design of a multi leaf has the spring above being supported by the spring below, and so on. If one of the leafs should break, you stand a better chance than not of the pack holding the springs together and keeping control of the car.
 
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Old 11-05-2013, 10:09 AM
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The multi leaf were part of the performance upgrade package.
 
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Old 11-05-2013, 12:48 PM
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I just have the original 210hp 327. Probably leave it that way for a while since I need to do a lot of other things to it, like front suspension, interior, etc. But the driver side spring is still okay and intact but Im needing a passenger side. So i should probably get two new mono leafs and put them in. They are just more expensive than multi so thats why I asked.
 
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Old 11-06-2013, 04:23 AM
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[QUO arst ;6815 06]I just have the original 210hp 327. Probably leave it that way for a while since I need to do a lot of other things to it, like front suspension, interior, etc. But the driver side spring is still okay and intact but Im needing a passenger side. So i should probably get two new mono leafs and put them in. They are just more expensive than multi so thats why I asked.[/QUOTE]

Am sure we can work something out if u want my old mono leafs after Thanksgiving when I start the project And and u can save money
 
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Old 11-06-2013, 12:23 PM
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If they are in good shape an all that, then Id be okay with that. Just let me know.
 
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Old 11-10-2013, 05:18 PM
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Drive out to WA state and you can have my stock mono's for nothing, lol. I put the 5 leaf in during my clone SS conversion. Plus it moved the rear of the car up just a tad and now I have a nice stance front to back.
 
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Old 11-10-2013, 06:43 PM
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I will be changing my mono to a four leaf did you buy a conversion kit from someone
 
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Old 11-11-2013, 08:04 PM
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Yes I did, I got it from Biscays Classic chevy in WA state

Biscay's Classic Chevy

I think Ricks Camaro has them too.

I believe I bought the leafs then I bought a mono to multi-leaf conversion kit.
Came with u-bolts, nuts, spacer blocks. Then I bought new shackles and leaf bushings.
 


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