<VV> Fwd: 1962 rear springs.

[Ken Pepke]

It should be realized that heavier rear springs [that is springs that require a greater load to compress them a given distance, usually expressed in pounds per inch] are primarily designed to increase load carrying capacity.  When used in conjunction with an anti sway / roll bar they will make the vehicle corner with less body roll.  They are not likely to increase the vehicle's ability to generate higher lateral acceleration rates ... especially on undulating or washboard surfaces.  In fact, longer springs will keep the tire in more constant contact with the road surface.  Raising the rear spring rate [more pounds per inch] on a Corvair will increase the tendency towards oversteer.

Unless you intend to make a real 'workhorse' out of this vehicle by using it to carry heavy loads you will be better of with the lighter [less pounds per inch] and longer springs.  

Ken P
Wyandotte, MI
Worry looks around; Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.

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> From: Jerry Brown <air_cooled63 at yahoo.com>
> Date: September 13, 2011 3:22:58 PM EDT
> To: Harry Yarnell <hyarnell1 at earthlink.net>, "virtualvairs at corvair.org" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Subject: Re: <VV> 1962 rear springs.
> Reply-To: Jerry Brown <air_cooled63 at yahoo.com>
> 
> Thank you Harry and Matt.    I will put the short ones in when I assemble the rear suspension. Next project I will do the front suspension.  Right now I am treating the engine bay and painting it. Trying to get the 62 ready for the Corvair show in Maggie Valley in NC.
>  
> Jerry