<VV> VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 112, Issue 25

[Smitty]

> From: Bruce Alexander <brucealexander11 at yahoo.com>

> I am working on a 64 Spyder, "barn find" with 30,000 Mi. and factory wire
wheels.  I have replaced the 30 year old bias ply tires with new radials. 
With the
old  tires it rode like they were square. It now rides good but quite stiff. 
Is
there an easy way to tell if it has Heavy duty suspension? like , in the VIN
number?  Was that a factory option?
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Smitty Says;  Nope, no heavy duty suspension.  But it is amazing how stiff 
the old control arm bushings can become in several years of sitting.  I 
would think it is almost a sure thing that is where the stiffness comes 
from.