Corvair Forum

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

I'm no expert on suspension, but I can't think of one good reason for doing it.

So I'll just ask, why?

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.

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

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

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.