Rear spring liners on later C3's

[David H.]

Seems like lots of sources for rear spring liners on C2-C3 up through 1977. Anyone have a source recommendation for later years. Specifically, one of our chapter members has a 1979, and I have a 1980 - both cars have gymkhana suspensions. Thanks!

[Gary B.]

Re: Rear spring liners on later C3's

Seems like lots of sources for rear spring liners on C2-C3 up through 1977. Anyone have a source recommendation for later years. Specifically, one of our chapter members has a 1979, and I have a 1980 - both cars have gymkhana suspensions. Thanks!

David,

I believe that for 1963-1979, the same liner was used, i.e., 2.25" wide, made of graphic-impregnated polyethylene. The 2.5" zinc-based liner started with the 1980 model year. I have no idea where to get the zinc-based liners.

Gary

[Joe L.]

Re: Rear spring liners on later C3's

David,

I believe that for 1963-1979, the same liner was used, i.e., 2.25" wide, made of graphic-impregnated polyethylene. The 2.5" zinc-based liner started with the 1980 model year. I have no idea where to get the zinc-based liners.

Gary

David and Gary------

Yup, they were zinc. The only source I know of is NOS GM----GM #462589. These were discontinued without supercession in January, 1993 and they are very tough to find.

One possible suggestion: try a source that specializes in supplying and servicing truck springs-----a place like Betts Spring. It's possible that zinc liners might have some application for trucks.

[David H.]

Re: Rear spring liners on later C3's

Gary & Joe, Thanks.

[Schanen C.]

Re: Rear spring liners on later C3's

HI,

I have a 1979 with these 2,5" Zinc Liners , also i have found the Liners 462589 in NOS .But i have Looked nearly 2 Years to find them.

And I`m sure that this is my Original Spring.

Brgds.

Carlo