Fe2?

[DM75Hurst]

Can't seem to find an answer anywhere on what this is..

I understand it's some sort of suspension package.. I'm wondering what it included..

Also was it standard or optional or even available for the 75 year h/o?

thanks for any input :)

Also. How would you know if you had it? Is it in the model code or would i just need to measure the sway bar?

[MrRocket]

I believe it's sway bars and stiffer springs and special shocks. If more someone chime in. Sway bars would be a good clue to having a FE2 suspension but their was also a F41 heavy duty suspension package. Anyone know what the difference is?

[ravinwolf1]

My 1976 Fleet Fact Finder Booklet says

F41 Suspension System, Heavy-Duty Use Includes FG2(Recommended for Trailer Towing-N97 Required-N.A with FE2,N71,N72 or W29)..........$

FE2 Suspension Package, Rallye-Includes higher rate front and rear springs, firm ride shocks absorbers, larger front stabilizer bar, rear stabilizer bar, 7-inch wheels. Included in W29(Available only on Coupe-N.A. with F41 or FG2......$

[Firethorne77]

Anyone want to add what suitable replacement parts for a FE2 suspension would be in terms of shocks, springs with what rates etc?
I'd be interested to know what people are using to replace the old worn out parts with.

[wazoo]

I, too, wondered whether this suspension package was standard on Hurst/Olds cars. I finally located some paperwork straight from Lansing that verified that it was standard for 1975 for both W-30 and W-25 versions.

Jerry

[Piazza]

my car states on the widow sticker as rally suspention package what that included I dont know. I would like to find out what to do to make these cars handle better with out totaly loosing the ability to enjoy a road trip.

[69w3155]

Add boxed lower rear control arms to the list. FE2 was standard on all 442's, H/O's, W machines and the Rallye 350. Optional on all other Cutlass models.

[442MUCH]

I, too, wondered whether this suspension package was standard on Hurst/Olds cars. I finally located some paperwork straight from Lansing that verified that it was standard for 1975 for both W-30 and W-25 versions.

Jerry

It was standard on the 442 so I would assume it was standard on the H/O.

[74hurstolds]

For us '74/'75 442 owners who are missing the build sheet, is it possible to tell if a car may be indefinitely a 442 by measuring the sway bars? What is the diameter of a regular cutlass sway bar vs a FE2 sway bar? Also I don't see an option for 15x7 SSIII wheels and see they only come with the FE2, is that accurate?

[zodiacblue442]

For us '74/'75 442 owners who are missing the build sheet, is it possible to tell if a car may be indefinitely a 442 by measuring the sway bars? What is the diameter of a regular cutlass sway bar vs a FE2 sway bar? Also I don't see an option for 15x7 SSIII wheels and see they only come with the FE2, is that accurate?

15x7 SSII and SSIII wheels were available without having to get the FE2 suspension package. Any Cutlass could have the optional FE2 suspension but it was part of the 442 (W29) package so ALL 442's had FE2 suspension. The front sway bar diameter on FE2 equipped cars is 1". Standard Cutlass suspension front sway bar diameter is 7/8", too small for these big, heavy cars IMO. Obviously FE2 equipped cars had a rear sway bar too, standard Cutlass supension did not.

Since the 442 was just an appearance and handling package (option code W29) starting in 1972 I believe, there's no definite way to tell if a car is an authentic 442 without window sticker, original sales records, or build sheet.

[W451973]

Add boxed lower rear control arms to the list. FE2 was standard on all 442's, H/O's, W machines and the Rallye 350. Optional on all other Cutlass models.

1973 and up do not use boxed control arms. They use an insert inside the control arm.

It would be nice if there are some correct replacement springs out there but all I've ever found were general replacements or what they consider heavy duty.

Could always try some aftermarket. And don't forget to check for 90's SS Impala stuff as they are simular to our cars.

I'm not a big fan of the dropped look but this guy used some in his 73 SS Chevelle. NOTE - He cut the coils to lower it.

http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/246303/

[GT73]

Zodiac's post is bang on. Well said.

The springs were rated heavy duty. It's more important to ensure your springs are made for your model, correct engine size and if your car has air or not.