Belltech 5979 Rear Leaf Spring for 1967-1981 Camaro and Firebird

By recalculating the arch of the leaf spring to provide the appropriate spring rate for a lowered ride height and utilizing the latest manufacturing techniques, Belltech's leaf springs are designed to easily lower the rear of your leaf spring equipped Sport Truck or SUV by up to 4 inches depending on application. Lower your muscle car without cutting up a classic with a pair of Belltech leaf springs. Simple and direct, remove and replace using oem hardware. A smooth riding cruiser is only a few short steps away. Ships in 1 box 1967-1981 Chevrolet Camaro/Firebird, 68-79 Nova, 75-79 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Buick Skylark, 73-75 Buick Apollo 1" Rear Drop

• Designed to easily lower the rear of your leaf spring equipped Sport Truck or SUV by up to 4 inches depending on application.
• Application Specific
• Direct replacement
• OEM spring rates
• 3" Drop

Belltech part number 5979 is an application-specific rear leaf spring designed to lower the rear of select leaf spring-equipped muscle cars while maintaining a smooth, controlled ride. By recalculating the spring arch for the intended lowered ride height and using modern manufacturing techniques, Belltech delivers a direct replacement solution for enthusiasts who want a lower stance without cutting or modifying the vehicle’s original structure.

This Belltech leaf spring provides a 1-inch rear drop for compatible 1967-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications, as well as select Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Buick Skylark, and Buick Apollo models. Installation is straightforward: remove the original spring and replace it using OEM hardware. The spring is engineered with OEM-style spring rates to help preserve comfortable cruising characteristics while improving the vehicle’s appearance and handling balance. It is sold as a single leaf spring and ships in one box.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: Belltech
• Part Number: 5979
• Product Type: Rear leaf spring
• Installation Position: Rear
• Lowering Amount: 1-inch rear drop
• Construction: Application-specific leaf spring design
• Spring Rate: OEM-style spring rate
• Quantity: One leaf spring

What's Included

• One Belltech 5979 rear leaf spring

Fitment

Fits select 1967-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models, 1968-1979 Chevrolet Nova, 1975-1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Buick Skylark, and 1973-1975 Buick Apollo applications. Confirm the vehicle’s suspension configuration and application details before ordering.

Features:

• Application-specific design: Engineered for compatible leaf spring-equipped muscle cars and select sport truck or SUV applications.
• Direct replacement installation: Replaces the original leaf spring using OEM hardware without cutting or structural modifications.
• OEM-style spring rates: Helps maintain a smooth, controlled ride suitable for everyday cruising.
• 1-inch rear drop: Lowers the rear ride height for a more purposeful stance while retaining a practical suspension layout.

Fitments:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1967 Pontiac Firebird 326
1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
1967 Pontiac Firebird Base
1967 Pontiac Firebird HO
1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1968 Pontiac Firebird 350
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400
1968 Pontiac Firebird Base
1968 Pontiac Firebird HO
1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1969 Chevrolet Nova Base
1969 Pontiac Firebird 350
1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 HO
1969 Pontiac Firebird 400
1969 Pontiac Firebird Base
1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1970 Chevrolet Nova Base
1970 Pontiac Firebird Base
1970 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1971 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1971 Chevrolet Nova Base
1971 Pontiac Firebird Base
1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1972 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1972 Chevrolet Nova Base
1972 Pontiac Firebird Base
1972 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1973 Buick Apollo Base
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT
1973 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1973 Chevrolet Nova Base
1973 Chevrolet Nova Custom
1973 Pontiac Firebird Base
1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1974 Buick Apollo Base
1974 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1974 Chevrolet Camaro LT
1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1974 Chevrolet Nova Base
1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom
1974 Pontiac Firebird Base
1974 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1975 Buick Apollo Base
1975 Buick Apollo SR
1975 Buick Skylark Base
1975 Buick Skylark SR
1975 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1975 Chevrolet Camaro LT
1975 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1975 Chevrolet Nova Base
1975 Chevrolet Nova Custom
1975 Chevrolet Nova LN
1975 Chevrolet Nova Police
1975 Oldsmobile Omega Base
1975 Oldsmobile Omega Salon
1975 Pontiac Firebird Base
1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1975 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1976 Buick Skylark Base
1976 Buick Skylark S
1976 Buick Skylark SR
1976 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT
1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT Rally Sport
1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
1976 Chevrolet Nova Base
1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours
1976 Chevrolet Nova Police
1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
1976 Oldsmobile Omega Base
1976 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
1976 Oldsmobile Omega F85
1976 Oldsmobile Omega SX
1976 Pontiac Firebird Base
1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1977 Buick Skylark Base
1977 Buick Skylark S
1977 Buick Skylark SR
1977 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1977 Chevrolet Camaro LT
1977 Chevrolet Camaro LT Rally Sport
1977 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1977 Chevrolet Nova Base
1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours
1977 Chevrolet Nova Police
1977 Chevrolet Nova Rally
1977 Oldsmobile Omega Base
1977 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
1977 Oldsmobile Omega Deluxe
1977 Oldsmobile Omega F85
1977 Oldsmobile Omega SX
1977 Pontiac Firebird Base
1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1978 Buick Skylark Base
1978 Buick Skylark Custom
1978 Buick Skylark S
1978 Buick Skylark Sport
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1978 Chevrolet Camaro LT
1978 Chevrolet Camaro LT Rally Sport
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1978 Chevrolet Nova Base
1978 Chevrolet Nova Custom
1978 Chevrolet Nova Police
1978 Chevrolet Nova Rally
1978 Oldsmobile Omega Base
1978 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
1978 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham LS
1978 Oldsmobile Omega SX
1978 Pontiac Firebird Base
1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1979 Buick Skylark Base
1979 Buick Skylark Custom
1979 Buick Skylark S
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1979 Chevrolet Nova Base
1979 Chevrolet Nova Custom
1979 Chevrolet Nova Rally
1979 Oldsmobile Omega Base
1979 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
1979 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham LS
1979 Pontiac Firebird Base
1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Base
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1980 Pontiac Firebird Base
1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Sport
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1981 Pontiac Firebird Base
1981 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1