[FC] shock absorbers and cutting stock coil springs - AD?

[Ken Hand]

 I have not heard any reports different for all than what I have been telling people is, the kit lowers the front approximately 2". That is enough to be just about perfectly level when it is sitting. It probably does vary some from vehicle to vehicle, so far all but one has been happy with the kit.

 

Ken Hand
248-613-8586
www.corvairmechanic.com

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-----Original Message-----
From: BBRT <chsadek at comcast.net>
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Mon, Jun 27, 2011 4:57 pm
Subject: Re: [FC] shock absorbers and cutting stock coil springs - AD?


Ken,

How much does your kit lower the front of the FC? Is it a different amount 
for ea. truck; Greenbrier, van and pickup?

Chuck S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Hand" <vairmech at aol.com>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: [FC] shock absorbers and cutting stock coil springs - AD?


>
> OK, here goes; If you think the front of the FC is stiff now cut a coil 
> off and it will be even stiffer. On a whoopee bump do you hit your head on 
> the ceiling now? If you did before, it will be worse after cutting a coil. 
> Anytime you cut any spring shorter you basically make it stiffer.
>
> I offer the kit you have been hearing about using the Mustang springs and 
> good quality Monroe truck shocks. The info is available if you want to 
> research it. I don't remember who did the article on the springs but I did 
> the article on the shocks.
>
> The Mustang springs will lower the nose of the truck and make it ride like 
> a Cadillac. You may want to add a front sway bar at the same time as there 
> have been reports of slight rocking of the FC in cross winds, worse than 
> stock because the aftermarket springs are a bit softer.
>
>
>
> Ken Hand
> 248-613-8586
> www.corvairmechanic.com
>
> http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x118/vairmech/Viet%20Nam%20Pictures%201971/
>
>