95GS Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Looking for a mono leaf composite/fiberglass spring in good condition. Preferably FE3 for a 95 Regal. Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 http://www.w-body.com/oldsite/spring-codes.html Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 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. Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 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. Go4DaMo and Imp558 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Holy shit! Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Nice resource - thanks!! Can that be a sticky somewhere here...or maybe it is?? Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 1994 CS DOHC in junk yard, FE3. JY charges $50 for rear leaf, $50 front sway bar. Want? Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted August 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thanks pshojo. I will pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshojo Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 If they're a heavier spring I'd expect more understeer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W30olds Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 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.... Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4DaMo Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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