Spring guidance for a 1990 ZR1; FE1 = FHA? From England, GB

[CDC]

Hi. Firstly - i'm in England, Great Britain, just to set the tone. So my parts and shipping cost in general is another level compared to everyone in the USA.

I am desperately seeking a front spring (mine is an FHA) to replace my cracked one. No one on ebay.com will ship to the UK for some reason, so used ones seem sadly out of the picture.

Zip corvette seem to be the only place that has a new one. But they only stock two types.

The "base spring rate FE-1"
https://www.zip-corvette.com/84-96-front-composite-spring-base-spring-rate.html

Or the "sprint spring rate Z51"
https://www.zip-corvette.com/84-96-front-composite-spring-sport-spring-rate.html

I'm fairly sure neither of these are right to replace my FHA. I have reviewed the great thread on here with the list of spring codes.

Would appreciate your advice/assistance on this and whether the new FE1 option is actually the same as an FHA. Thanks!

Charlie

[silver86]

Found the following references in a thread from another forum, and from another decade. Can't vouch for the veracity, nor that this information will actually help you in your search:

Coupe, front

HMZ 84 w. Z51
BMB 84 base, 85-87 with w. Z51
HKX, HMP 85-87 base
FHA 88-91 base, 89-91 w. FX3&Z51
FHB 88-91 w. Z51
AA 90-91 w. ZR1
FSS 92-95 base, 92-93 w. FX3
FSK 92-95 w. Z07
FSM 92-95 w. ZR1
HA 94-95 w. FX3
22173028 96 base
17999032 96 w. Z51

Convertible, front

HMN 86-87
FHC 88-91 base, 89-91 w. FX3
FSR 92-95 base
JA 94-95 w. FX3
22173029 95 w. FX3
17999031 96

Coupe, rear

BMF 84 base
BMH 84 w. Z51
NYR 85 base(?) 86-93 base, 89-90 w. FX3&Z51, 90-91 w. ZR1
NYU 85-91 w. Z51, 92-95 w. Z07
RHY 92-95 w. ZR1, 96 w. Z51
RHZ 94-96 base

Convertible, rear

RCA 86-96
22112254 94-95 w. FX3

[silver86]

Just wanted to follow-up my post above:

https://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=30468

[CDC]

Just wanted to follow-up my post above:

https://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=30468

Thanks, but I am aware of the spring code info hence my comment "I have reviewed the great thread on here with the list of spring codes."

[Hib Halverson]

My data shows the FHA spring was not used on a ZR1, but never say "Never" as according to Marc Haibeck, a lot of ZRs had FHAs

The FHA spring was 93.1 NM/mm which converts to 525 lb/in.

Here in the States, there are other sources for used Corvette parts than eBay and some of those vendors might ship internationally. Use keywords "used Corvette parts", "Corvette salvage", "Corvette dismantlers"

"J&D Corvettes" in California and "Corvette Recycling" in Utah are places to start.

Neither of those Zip Products springs will work as the base spring is likely a 22173028 which is 60 N/mm and the "sport" spring (out of stock) is likely an FHB at 115.5 N/mm.

If you can't find an FHA used the FSK may work

[Thomas ZR-1]

Hi Charlie, I might have a FHA front spring in my shop...and shipping from Germany to GB shouldn`t be a problem. Can check it out in the evening and get back to you later.

[tf95ZR1]

Another possibility:

https://www.eurovettes.com/

A friend of mine.
Good luck.

Ted

[dredgeguy]

You can always contact Mark at Mirrock Corvette www.MirrockCorvette.com
He will have what you need and sure he can arrange shipment.

[CDC]

My data shows the FHA spring was not used on a ZR1, but never say "Never" as according to Marc Haibeck, a lot of ZRs had FHAs

The FHA spring was 93.1 NM/mm which converts to 525 lb/in.

Here in the States, there are other sources for used Corvette parts than eBay and some of those vendors might ship internationally. Use keywords "used Corvette parts", "Corvette salvage", "Corvette dismantlers"

"J&D Corvettes" in California and "Corvette Recycling" in Utah are places to start.

Neither of those Zip Products springs will work as the base spring is likely a 22173028 which is 60 N/mm and the "sport" spring (out of stock) is likely an FHB at 115.5 N/mm.

If you can't find an FHA used the FSK may work

Thanks Hib. And I would also like to thank you for all the incredible reference material you have compiled for ZR1 owners like me. Your information on many ZR1 topics has been truly invaluable.

[CDC]

Hi Charlie, I might have a FHA front spring in my shop...and shipping from Germany to GB shouldn`t be a problem. Can check it out in the evening and get back to you later.

Amazing. Please do sir.

[CDC]

You can always contact Mark at Mirrock Corvette www.MirrockCorvette.com
He will have what you need and sure he can arrange shipment.

Thanks. Wasn't aware of them. I've messaged them through their website.

[Thomas ZR-1]

PN sent Charlie. Here are some pics: FHA 1992 with 55000 KM on it.

[GOLDCYLON]

My data shows the FHA spring was not used on a ZR1, but never say "Never" as according to Marc Haibeck, a lot of ZRs had FHAs

The FHA spring was 93.1 NM/mm which converts to 525 lb/in.

Here in the States, there are other sources for used Corvette parts than eBay and some of those vendors might ship internationally. Use keywords "used Corvette parts", "Corvette salvage", "Corvette dismantlers"

"J&D Corvettes" in California and "Corvette Recycling" in Utah are places to start.

Neither of those Zip Products springs will work as the base spring is likely a 22173028 which is 60 N/mm and the "sport" spring (out of stock) is likely an FHB at 115.5 N/mm.

If you can't find an FHA used the FSK may work


Your right Hib never say never as the front spring in my 90 was/is a FHA so... Mr Haibeck was correct as normal :cheers:

[Hib Halverson]

Thanks Hib. And I would also like to thank you for all the incredible reference material you have compiled for ZR1 owners like me. Your information on many ZR1 topics has been truly invaluable.


You're welcome.
Glad to be of service.

[scorp508]

For what it is worth there's an FHA for sale on Corvette Forum, but it says shipped to continental US. Maybe you can work something out if you want it.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4-parts-for-sale-wanted/4813562-take-off-nyu-and-fha-factory-gm-springs-350-shipped.html

[CDC]

For what it is worth there's an FHA for sale on Corvette Forum, but it says shipped to continental US. Maybe you can work something out if you want it.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4-parts-for-sale-wanted/4813562-take-off-nyu-and-fha-factory-gm-springs-350-shipped.html

Thanks. I have since solved the spring issue using a Keith Bechi (Eurovettes) who does imports to the UK and he was able to buy one through Mirrock for me. So problem solved.

I'm not sure how to close the thread, but this can now be closed. Thanks all. This community is a real god send and has been a massive help in the past few months since i started using it.