[FC] Coil Spring question

James Davis corvanatics@corvair.org
Fri Feb 21 15:34:01 2003


Fronts 61-65 FC - 3781332 max load 1860 lbs.  Rear: 61-62 FC  - 3798434 max 
load 3,690 lbs; 63-64 side ramp 3829556 max load 4,601; 63-65 FC (except 
ramp) - 3848586 max load 4,601 lbs.
Jim Davis



At 11:58 AM 2/21/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>Have a question about FC springs.
>On a typical Brier, are the front and rear coil springs the same?  Did they
>vary, according to the engine size, and options?   Knowing that very few
>options, other than the DLX package were available on Briers....lol
>
>I would assume the rears are heavier in diameter, but am not sure.
>I would like a more "level" ride,  but would like to keep the ride height as
>close to stock as possible.  The original springs have given their all over
>the last 40 years, and are telling me to  remove them... and let them live
>out their golden years in Florida.....<grins>...
>
>Any and all input is appreciated.. as usual!!!
>thanks
>
>Bob Pahl