Rear spring code/rate conversions?
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Rear spring code/rate conversions?
I put a C4 suspension under my '69, and am looking to stiffen up the rear. I have a suspension info chart that was published a few years back, but it only relates the spring rates and the year/option codes. I need some sort of conversion chart that lists the three letter broadcast code and the rate, so I can use this info when shopping for springs at swap meets or web auctions.
Can anybody help me out here?
Thanks,
Mike
Can anybody help me out here?
Thanks,
Mike
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Thanks for the reply, but that's the chart I already have. I need one that has the three letter spring broadcast codes, not the vehicle RPO codes. The broadcast codes are molded/stamped into the spring.
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The "stoutest" rear spring is the '84 FE7 (BMH) so I've heard!
Here are others:
'84 w/o FE7: BMF
'85 - '88 Coupe FE7: NYU
'89 - '92 FE7: NYU w/o FX3
'89 - '90 FE7 w/FX3: NYR
'92 - ZR-1: RHY
'87 - '91 Coupe FE1: NYR
'85 - '92 Verts FE1: RCA
You should be able to use these and use the charts subbing FE7 for Z51
Here are others:
'84 w/o FE7: BMF
'85 - '88 Coupe FE7: NYU
'89 - '92 FE7: NYU w/o FX3
'89 - '90 FE7 w/FX3: NYR
'92 - ZR-1: RHY
'87 - '91 Coupe FE1: NYR
'85 - '92 Verts FE1: RCA
You should be able to use these and use the charts subbing FE7 for Z51
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Spring rates
front 84-87
bmb 102
hmz 63.5
hkx 39.9
hmp 39.9
hm2? 57.2
hmn 54.4
front 88-96
fha 93.1
fhb 115.5
fhc 93.1
aa 96.2
fsk 90.1
fsm 75.4
fss 90.1
fsr 73.2
ha 60
ja 60
rear 84-96
bmf 72
bmh 87.5
nyu 57.2
nyr 39.9
rca 39.9
rhy 39.9
rhz 39.9
rr 26
front 84-87
bmb 102
hmz 63.5
hkx 39.9
hmp 39.9
hm2? 57.2
hmn 54.4
front 88-96
fha 93.1
fhb 115.5
fhc 93.1
aa 96.2
fsk 90.1
fsm 75.4
fss 90.1
fsr 73.2
ha 60
ja 60
rear 84-96
bmf 72
bmh 87.5
nyu 57.2
nyr 39.9
rca 39.9
rhy 39.9
rhz 39.9
rr 26
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