Seeking Monoleaf spring

[95GS]

Looking for a mono leaf composite/fiberglass spring in good condition.

Preferably FE3 for a 95 Regal.

[95GS]

I'd appreciate some advice on buying a replacement monoleaf for my 95GS.

 

The dealer says there were 4 models available in the day, but didn't know the difference:

 

Part nos.

 

XXX  22188503

XXX  22188504

XXX  22188505

RFL 22188506

 

I didn't ask the letters on the XXX leafs, mine is an RFL.

I'd like the same spring or stiffer, FE3 if possible.

Which spring do I have and how do I identify a similar or stiffer spring (or FE3) at the local scrap yard where several are shown on car-parts.com.

 

 

My GS spring:

 

 

 

 

[mfewtrail]

http://www.w-body.com/oldsite/spring-codes.html

[95GS]

Thank you mfewtrail - that's a wealth of info, plus the SPID code page.

Interesting that there were so many springs available, even in one category.

 

Much appreciated. 

[mfewtrail]

You're welcome. GnatGoSplat here compiled that info and much more on the old site. If you crop that link down to http://www.w-body.com/oldsite/you may find more stuff that interests you.

[Imp558]

Holy shit!

[95GS]

Nice resource - thanks!!

Can that be a sticky somewhere here...or maybe it is??

[pshojo]

1994 CS DOHC in junk yard, FE3. JY charges $50 for rear leaf, $50 front sway bar. Want?

[95GS]

Thanks pshojo. I will pm you.

[pshojo]

I have a 1995 cutlass supreme SL 3.1.  I put 1996 buick regal LS front strut assemblies to upgrade my brakes.  Now, the front end seems to steering different, especially at highway.  Hard to describe.  Could this be spring related, being different rates?  

[Imp558]

If they're a heavier spring I'd expect more understeer.

[W30olds]

Did the regal have a different motor than the 3.1? Just curious because the difference in engine weight GM could have used higher rate springs in the front end of the regal. Just my random thoughts....

[Imp558]

My regal was an L36 car. If it would have had the 3.1 I wouldn't have bought the car and likely wouldn't be a member here.

As for different weight springs with engine choice maybe another member like Manic would know but that's a plausible theory.

Edited September 4, 2016 by Imp558

[Go4DaMo]

On 8/23/2016 at 2:04 AM, mfewtrail said:

http://www.w-body.com/oldsite/spring-codes.html

Wow!  What would make for all of these variables?   I would think one spring rate would do the job for all FE3 applications out back!