[FC] <VV> FC springing

[Western Canada CORSA]

You are correct Seth.  There were two aftermarket setups.  I've seen both,
and own one.

The first one, I've only seen briefly, it was installed on the Rampside that
my camper came out of in Yuma AZ.  IIRC they were a multiple leaf setup that
rested just above the "A" arm. Unfortuneatly the owner wouldn't sell the
overloads and it was a looooong drive home to Victoria with all that weight.

I managed to purchase the other design, it's a single large leaf with a "C"
on the end that captures the "A" arm both above and below.

Both designs utilize the two large threaded holes at the end of the mid
frame rail that the factory was so kind to include when designing the FCs.

Now, if we can actually tackle the LM rear set up in the FC with either
airbags or hydraulics we'll be all set.

Anyone have a '65 FC diff they'd like to sell?

Regards,
Joel

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In a message dated 12/15/2008 11:29:41 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
HallGrenn at aol.com writes:

Anyone  successfully modified an FC with  lower rate springs and a 
transverse  leaf spring strong enough for an FC?   If so, did it affect the

vehicle's ability to bring home the weight of all the  swap meet  "finds"?

Bob Hall
Group Corvair




Wasn't there a heavy-duty suspension option that added a pair of leaf  
springs onto the rear of the FC? They only came into use after the coils had

compressed enough to lower the swing arms to them. I haven't had an FC in a
few  
years, but I remember hearing about the kit. It may have been an aftermarket

kit, like from Helwig or someone. 
 


Seth Emerson

C's the Day! -  Corvair, Camaro, Corvette






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