Hello All, Anyone ever put the 64 leaf spring set-up on a 64 van? pros.? cons.? I know the swing arms are not set up for this but would it help? and what would it take to do so? I have the 64 diff. and the leaf spring and bolts, would need to get new bushins and such.
THANKS for any input on this. Jimbo
64 leaf spring FC
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Re: 64 leaf spring FC
I'm no expert on suspension, but I can't think of one good reason for doing it.
So I'll just ask, why?
So I'll just ask, why?
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Re: 64 leaf spring FC
The Forward Control Corvair trucks and vans are utility vehicles. I doubt that performance handling modifications that work well in passenger cars would be truly beneficial in a van or utility truck. A well-maintained suspension and a good set of modern tires are your best options for a truck or van.
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http://www.corvair.org/chapters/corvanatics/index.php
Here are some Corvair FC websites that you may find useful...
Forward Control Corvairs
[url]http://rad_davis.sent.com/fc1.html[/url]
http://www.corvair.org/chapters/corvanatics/index.php
Brad Bodie
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Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
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Re: 64 leaf spring FC
TexasUK, The why is why I ask if any pros. or cons. so from what I have heard its a no go. thanks to everyone.
Jimbo
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Re: 64 leaf spring FC
I didn't read it properly and thought you were asking about putting a normal leaf spring suspension on, not the single transverse leaf that we have on the 64.
So a valid question, but because of the differences in sizes between the two for a start, I'd say it wouldn't be worth the trouble. Probably a good after market anti-roll bar would add as much help as the spring, and you can get them pretty much ready to fit.
So a valid question, but because of the differences in sizes between the two for a start, I'd say it wouldn't be worth the trouble. Probably a good after market anti-roll bar would add as much help as the spring, and you can get them pretty much ready to fit.