1971 Z28 Suspension & Chassis Component Information

This file is a mess, but I'm trying to consolidate the spring info, the suspension info, and the yearly info into a more readable, manageable and informative package. It'll also make proof-reading and catching screwups and obvious conflicts easier.

Rear Suspension: RPO F-41 special suspension standard, including 5-leaf rear springs, 125 lb./in. spring rate, staggered heavy-duty shocks, link-type rear stabilizer bar (unchanged from 1970).
Rear Springs

Part #		Code		Deflection Rate lbs/in		Load @ .71 Spring Camber (LBS)
481992		PK		96		735

Steering: The 22.5:1 unassisted gear became standard, with variable-ratio power steering now at 15.5-11.8:1 for all Camaros-not quite as fast as 1970.

Steering - Gear, valving & related components

Year		Part Number		Part Description/Specs
1971-72		3996780		(Camaro w/PS, Gear unit, power basic, variable ratio)
1971-72		7808369		Camaro - valve

Sway bars

Year		Part Number		Description
1971-72		3984557		(all models) 1.00" front
1970-75		3983085		(Camaro w/sp. perf susp, Z28) rear 0.688" diam

Model	Front	Rear
Camaro (6 cyl) (w P/S, A.T)	3996362	480878
Camaro (307) (exc CAC)	3996362	480878
Camaro (307) (w/ CAC)	3996365	480878
Camaro (350) (exc CAC)	3996362	480878
Camaro (350) (w/ CAC)		494776
Camaro (w/sp.hp 350) (exc CAC)		480881
Camaro (w/sp.hp 350 w/CAC)	3996365	480881

Spring Details
3996365
480881

Summary/Conclusions/Observations