Corvair Rear Suspension Refresh - Upgraded Control Arm Bushings on a Budget (and new springs)!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Since completing this, I'll probably go back and add some Zerk fittings to the bushings to make them easier to grease in the future. Otherwise I'm VERY happy with the new suspension. Front brake upgrades coming NEXT!! Sean & Christie

[@sethemerson885]

The rears are solid spherical bearings inside. The only rubber are the two flat donuts, installed to fool the tech inspectors when drag racing the G-bodies. Tack welding them is a good idea.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Good to know, I think you're the one who turned me on to these bushings. I do need to put in some Zerk fittings for preventive maintenance. Thanks Seth, you're a wealth of knowledge!

[@garybodnar7457]

Boy when you are all done w/ her, & decide to sell, I'd have to raid my 401k, to buy it, as you have done EVERYTHING I want to do to one, & the exhaust note & tone is PERFECT!!!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you Gary!!!

[@garybodnar7457]

@@AutoAnatomy Now if you add A/c for us poor people in Phnx, Az, I'll definately have to hit my 401k 😲😲😲

[@AutoAnatomy]

@garybodnar7457 Who knows…maybe? I’d have to redesign the fuel injection system a good bit, but it could be done. I think the next big step is interior and then maybe paint?

[@rosarioasps]

​@@garybodnar7457 Agreed because I will need AC in Puerto Rico. So there 2 401K and an IRA from my part. All competing for the same car. LoL 😂 I DO LOVE CORVAIRS. It's my dream car for a complete retirement. 😊

[@rosarioasps]

But have to be THE FLOODED CORVAIR.😊

[@mikeconnelly7032]

You’re making yourself a nice little autocrosser!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Seems like it for sure!

[@matthewcalifana488]

Was thinking the same thing , rally ready .

[@barryellison2966]

Great video. Sucks about that broken bolt but no surprise. I, too, was surprised you didn't do the backing plates while there. Although I appreciate the fact it's a pain to pull the bearing apart. You can do it when you do the zerk fittings, especially if you do the bearings while there. However, I've heard that's a good way to ruin the brakes, too. You have to be careful not to add too much grease, otherwise it'll come out the seals and get to your shoes. Looking forward to front discs! Since you've already cut a ring up front, go with the HD or custom springs up front. If you cut 2 rings up front, it won't be streetable anymore IMHO.

[@garycorbin2789]

I too have that OTC press , and I have found it can shift stubborn discs from hubs as well as do bushings.

[@AutoAnatomy]

I keep finding uses for it...so helpful!

[@N-Scale]

I just have always loved that body style

[@AutoAnatomy]

They really are beautiful cars

[@rosarioasps]

HI Shaun, I finally watched all your Corvair videos. I envy you, in a good way, for having such much knowledge, curiosity and intuition to perform so much and excellent changes to the humble 65 flooded Corvair. I love to whatch documentaries and almost anything related to cars. Hlwever, I have nener, never whatched any compilation that compare to what you do. Superb work. Congratulations. I'm an optimist, but also realistic. And watching your videos I apreciate all the hard work you have had to put on this and other projects of yours. Nevertheless we should appreciate all the time and frustration you have had when things don't came out as planed, and during those times I can speculate the burden on your personal and professional live. Hope than xome younger generation can relate to the impotance of working on what one love with pride, consistency and love. At my age and health condition I can only dream, but will love to have a Corvair just like yours. God bless!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!

[@shin-pad1052]

Another great job and video, from Shaun in Norwich uk 🇬🇧

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!!

[@SpeedyG289]

Shaun, thanks for the very helpful Video. I recently pulled the trigger and purchased 65 Corsa. Doing the basics on it right now cleaning and sorting through a few electrical issues. Suspension is next. BTW, you’re not planning to wear those scrubs in the surgery room?😂

[@AutoAnatomy]

Congrats on the new car, and let me know if there's something you'd like me to make a video on. Nah, I don't make it to the OR much...they keep me in the ICU 99% of the time. Sean

[@SpeedyG289]

@@AutoAnatomy Thanks Shaun, I'm sure that I’ll be revisiting your front end rebuild video multiple times. I’ll be very interested to see how the Clark’s front springs balance out the car, front to rear. My fair is going to need all four.

[@georgeochoa3089]

These are great little cars to work on …

[@AutoAnatomy]

I agree!

[@bretttoomanyhobbies7572]

Thanks again for another great video. Barry E. is a great guy who'll go out of his way to help out. Keep those videos coming. Your videos are a great help to my son who is rebuilding a corvair also.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you, and Barry is a great guy and a wonderful friend!

[@barryellison2966]

@@AutoAnatomy Thank you both for the kind words. Good Lord put me on earth to serve evidently, so I do my best.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Speak of the man and he shall appear! I need to come see you soon, I'm sure you have something I need.

[@dalemettee1147]

Sean, I'm surprised that while the rear wheels and brake parts were removed, you'd rebuild the wheel brake cylinders. The passenger side looked like there was some dampness on the under side. Cleaning up the backing plates and repainting them.

[@AutoAnatomy]

The wheel cylinders are new-ish but actually not leaking. I may end up doing disc brakes in the future.

[@ak-1my-014]

Thank you for today's fun video. Just today, I was installing a C4 Corvette strut rod on my car using your previous videos as a reference! ! I replaced the arm with a new rubber bushing, but I would also like to try a spherical bushing.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Awesome, it seems like it's a great option so far. Time will tell

[@matthewcalifana488]

So Cool / Smooth .

[@t-rodzgarage]

Nice work !

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks!

[@thatsonebadhatharry8610]

Good work on the suspension. Did your efi improve your mpg any?

[@AutoAnatomy]

It's so hard to tell since I keep wanting to drive it rather "spirited". It gets around 21 mpg, average.

[@joevandura9625]

Hi Sean. Thanks for the video! 👍 Great update and now the suspension is better than the rust in the back... 😉 Is it possible to adjust the negative camber? Because you're riding on the inside of the wheels now and may cause higher tire wear.... But looks really good now! 👍 👍 👍 Have a nice day! 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you Joe, you're always so generous! I need to get the car aligned now that I've removed the rear brackets from the front of the swingarm. Hope to get that done in the next week or so.

[@stan525]

Always 1 mechanicals 2 where you live (Interior) 3 body and paint.

[@scottmagyar]

Nice Video, Sir do you have part number for OTC ball joint removal tool you used, if so please post, thks

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you! Here's an affiliate link for the ball joint press: amzn.to/3Dt2p2I

[@rustloversgarage]

Great information! Where did you get the ball joint press? I have a homemade one that is worn out and needs replacing.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks! It came from Amazon. Here is affiliate link: amzn.to/3KiPtfT

[@rustloversgarage]

Thx!

[@j.callahanphotography1461]

What size are the bracket to suspension bolts you bought at tractor supply?

[@AutoAnatomy]

I'll take one out this afternoon and get right back to you

[@AutoAnatomy]

Sorry for the delay, been working too much. The bolts are 3/8-16 x 1" long.

[@j.callahanphotography1461]

@@AutoAnatomy No worries at all, thanks so much!

[@NewSigmaLLC]

I was curious of how yours would look after the swap. I used the HD springs front and rear on my ‘65. I’m running 195 front and 205 rear tires on 15x7” rims. The smaller tires in front help a bit but the rear still looks too low and my oil pan scrapes on steep driveways. The front is a good height, so I am wondering how best to raise the rear so that the car sits slightly higher rear than the front. Thanks for the extremely helpful videos.

[@stephenholland5930]

Bigger section tyres would give more sidewall height. Say maybe 70 or 75 section.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Yeah, I think the rear is a good height but would like to drop the front about an inch. May end up doing the HD front springs as well

[@52bagman52]

Put some sand bags in the front.

[@seancasey-p1f]

Where did you get your wheels? I have the stock 13” and would like a bigger wheel

[@AutoAnatomy]

Facebook marketplace. They're 80s IROC Camaro wheels

[@sethemerson885]

@@AutoAnatomy Camaro Z28 82-90 - IROCS were 16"

[@AutoAnatomy]

Interesting, then were the regular Camaro wheels 15" and the IROC 16?

[@sethemerson885]

@@AutoAnatomy Base Camaro had 14" wheels/tires through the 80s 82-on Z28 wheels were the 15 x 7 spoke allows like yours, also offered as part of an RS package. There were some IROC looking 15" wheels in the early 90s. Hard to find. In 93, the 4th gen cars got 16" wheels as standard and wider wheels were an option, but 93-later wheels have the wrong offset for the Corvair.