C-2 Ridetech Susp Arrived!
05-24-2015, 08:55 AM
#22
Racer
Thread Starter
Update....installed the Kore3 billet hubs/caliper brackets and C5 Z06 calipers/ 13" drilled/slotted/Zinc coated rotors yesterday.....everything fit with no issues. I have some 2010 BMW 5 Series rims/tires (17"x8") in storage so I thought I would try one to see how it looks. I was surprised to find out that the offset is not that far off when you look down the side of the car. I'll use these rims for rollers for awhile. I ordered hub centric rings to match the center bores of the rims to the Kore3 hubs so I can insure the rims ride on the hub if I take it for a drive in the future. The tires barely hit the side of the sway bar at full turning radius.....I have some smaller 17" new tires that didn't work on my 32 3 window that I might switch out later if I decide to keep these rims on the car for awhile. Back to cleaning/painting today while I wait for trailing arms/spindles to be completed.
05-24-2015, 11:04 AM
#23
Melting Slicks
I have the trailing arms at a local Corvette specialist who is rebuilding my spindles with new brearings/ss brakes/etc. The new Ridetech offset trailing arms will be attached to the new spindle components.
Update....installed the Kore3 billet hubs/caliper brackets and C5 Z06 calipers/ 13" drilled/slotted/Zinc coated rotors yesterday.....everything fit with no issues. I have some 2010 BMW 5 Series rims/tires (17"x8") in storage so I thought I would try one to see how it looks. I was surprised to find out that the offset is not that far off when you look down the side of the car. I'll use these rims for rollers for awhile. I ordered hub centric rings to match the center bores of the rims to the Kore3 hubs so I can insure the rims ride on the hub if I take it for a drive in the future. The tires barely hit the side of the sway bar at full turning radius.....I have some smaller 17" new tires that didn't work on my 32 3 window that I might switch out later if I decide to keep these rims on the car for awhile. Back to cleaning/painting today while I wait for trailing arms/spindles to be completed.
Update....installed the Kore3 billet hubs/caliper brackets and C5 Z06 calipers/ 13" drilled/slotted/Zinc coated rotors yesterday.....everything fit with no issues. I have some 2010 BMW 5 Series rims/tires (17"x8") in storage so I thought I would try one to see how it looks. I was surprised to find out that the offset is not that far off when you look down the side of the car. I'll use these rims for rollers for awhile. I ordered hub centric rings to match the center bores of the rims to the Kore3 hubs so I can insure the rims ride on the hub if I take it for a drive in the future. The tires barely hit the side of the sway bar at full turning radius.....I have some smaller 17" new tires that didn't work on my 32 3 window that I might switch out later if I decide to keep these rims on the car for awhile. Back to cleaning/painting today while I wait for trailing arms/spindles to be completed.
This is something I am considering very much so thanks for the detailed "how to". I see you are using Kore3 billets hubs and caliper brackets and C5 brakes. Hopefully you can find something for the rear that allows C5 brakes. I read that ridetech seems to think one doesn't need the rear sway bar for a "Streetish" application, are you going to use theirs? Also other than the different steering box, any other things needed?
05-25-2015, 09:18 AM
#24
Racer
Thread Starter
[QUOTE=vjjack04;1589694069]This is something I am considering very much so thanks for the detailed "how to". I see you are using Kore3 billets hubs and caliper brackets and C5 brakes. Hopefully you can find something for the rear that allows C5 brakes. I read that ridetech seems to think one doesn't need the rear sway bar for a "Streetish" application, are you going to use theirs? Also other than the different steering box, any other things needed? [/QUOTE...........I've been unable to locate a kit that would allow the use of the C5 calipers on the rear of the stock C2 hubs.....I have the matching set of rear Z06 red calipers which is disappointing that no vendor offers this C5 caliper option! The only upgraded caliper I can find is Wilwood! The ridetech kit has supplied everything I need so far on this front/rear susp install. No...I didn't order the rear sway bar at the time I purchased the rest of the susp components from Ridetech. I'm not planning on Auto Crossing my car, but may change my mind in the future so it can always been added.
Update.... partially installed the camber rod base/heim ends and hung the shocks yesterday as I'm awaiting my rebuilt spindles. I ordered a Tow Hook bar from Van Steel (catalog picture attached) yesterday to install on the perch where the old leaf spring was attached. I will be trailering the car to body shop, etc. in the future so these hooks will come in handy!
I'm struggling getting the old u joints out of the half shafts.......50 years of rust/etc are putting up a good battle but I'm slowly getting the old u joints out!
Update.... partially installed the camber rod base/heim ends and hung the shocks yesterday as I'm awaiting my rebuilt spindles. I ordered a Tow Hook bar from Van Steel (catalog picture attached) yesterday to install on the perch where the old leaf spring was attached. I will be trailering the car to body shop, etc. in the future so these hooks will come in handy!
I'm struggling getting the old u joints out of the half shafts.......50 years of rust/etc are putting up a good battle but I'm slowly getting the old u joints out!
06-01-2015, 07:40 AM
#25
Racer
Thread Starter
[QUOTE=1rad55;1589699755]
Update.....I got my rebuilt spindles with the new Ridetech offset arms and have on side mocked up. I'm awaiting the arrival on a very long drill bit to drill hole in box area to lock in the ss shims. I'm also awaiting the arrival of new 3" (vs factory 2.5") half shafts so I can begin the final assembly of the rear susp. I also spend some time this weekend installing an Ididit tilt column (went very smoothly) and mocked up my 2007 C6 leather seats so I can begin the fab of new attachment points to the factory C2 seat brackets. I'm also going to install the 2007 3 point seat belts for safety reasons!
This is something I am considering very much so thanks for the detailed "how to". I see you are using Kore3 billets hubs and caliper brackets and C5 brakes. Hopefully you can find something for the rear that allows C5 brakes. I read that ridetech seems to think one doesn't need the rear sway bar for a "Streetish" application, are you going to use theirs? Also other than the different steering box, any other things needed? [/QUOTE...........I've been unable to locate a kit that would allow the use of the C5 calipers on the rear of the stock C2 hubs.....I have the matching set of rear Z06 red calipers which is disappointing that no vendor offers this C5 caliper option! The only upgraded caliper I can find is Wilwood! The ridetech kit has supplied everything I need so far on this front/rear susp install. No...I didn't order the rear sway bar at the time I purchased the rest of the susp components from Ridetech. I'm not planning on Auto Crossing my car, but may change my mind in the future so it can always been added.
Update.... partially installed the camber rod base/heim ends and hung the shocks yesterday as I'm awaiting my rebuilt spindles. I ordered a Tow Hook bar from Van Steel (catalog picture attached) yesterday to install on the perch where the old leaf spring was attached. I will be trailering the car to body shop, etc. in the future so these hooks will come in handy!
I'm struggling getting the old u joints out of the half shafts.......50 years of rust/etc are putting up a good battle but I'm slowly getting the old u joints out!
Update.... partially installed the camber rod base/heim ends and hung the shocks yesterday as I'm awaiting my rebuilt spindles. I ordered a Tow Hook bar from Van Steel (catalog picture attached) yesterday to install on the perch where the old leaf spring was attached. I will be trailering the car to body shop, etc. in the future so these hooks will come in handy!
I'm struggling getting the old u joints out of the half shafts.......50 years of rust/etc are putting up a good battle but I'm slowly getting the old u joints out!
06-01-2015, 10:29 AM
#26
Tom,
That is great news!! When I first saw this kit I was very interested but the more I learned I got turned off a bit because it wasn't obvious to me that there were more requirements for parts...I kind of stumbled into that discussion. I figured id sit back and wait to see what the complete answer looked like.
Anyway, for a stage 2 kit with sway bars, plus the addl calipers/hubs/rotors AND appropriate sized wheels and performance tires it looks to me like it would cost about $10K to get it all done? That assumes I do the install.
I hear you on using the stock 15inch tires. However, doesn't using the stock wheels/tires defeat the purpose of adding all this modern suspension?
I could see using the original disc brakes since they are very capable, but not the skinny stock wheel/tire combo. Am I wrong here?
At any rate, my initial plan included new/wider wheels and tires...I didn't realize the requirement for calipers, hubs etc...that is where I started to distance myself from this idea...starting to creep into enough money where it starts to make me think about adding a few bucks and going with a SRIII chassis.
I do like the kit...just more that has to be done (more $$$$) than I understood.
Oh, Cars and Coffee was awesome as usual...I may be up there the weekend of the 15th.
Cheers,
Frank
That is great news!! When I first saw this kit I was very interested but the more I learned I got turned off a bit because it wasn't obvious to me that there were more requirements for parts...I kind of stumbled into that discussion. I figured id sit back and wait to see what the complete answer looked like.
Anyway, for a stage 2 kit with sway bars, plus the addl calipers/hubs/rotors AND appropriate sized wheels and performance tires it looks to me like it would cost about $10K to get it all done? That assumes I do the install.
I hear you on using the stock 15inch tires. However, doesn't using the stock wheels/tires defeat the purpose of adding all this modern suspension?
I could see using the original disc brakes since they are very capable, but not the skinny stock wheel/tire combo. Am I wrong here?
At any rate, my initial plan included new/wider wheels and tires...I didn't realize the requirement for calipers, hubs etc...that is where I started to distance myself from this idea...starting to creep into enough money where it starts to make me think about adding a few bucks and going with a SRIII chassis.
I do like the kit...just more that has to be done (more $$$$) than I understood.
Oh, Cars and Coffee was awesome as usual...I may be up there the weekend of the 15th.
Cheers,
Frank
06-01-2015, 10:34 PM
#27
Melting Slicks
Tom,
That is great news!! When I first saw this kit I was very interested but the more I learned I got turned off a bit because it wasn't obvious to me that there were more requirements for parts...I kind of stumbled into that discussion. I figured id sit back and wait to see what the complete answer looked like.
Anyway, for a stage 2 kit with sway bars, plus the addl calipers/hubs/rotors AND appropriate sized wheels and performance tires it looks to me like it would cost about $10K to get it all done? That assumes I do the install.
I hear you on using the stock 15inch tires. However, doesn't using the stock wheels/tires defeat the purpose of adding all this modern suspension?
I could see using the original disc brakes since they are very capable, but not the skinny stock wheel/tire combo. Am I wrong here?
At any rate, my initial plan included new/wider wheels and tires...I didn't realize the requirement for calipers, hubs etc...that is where I started to distance myself from this idea...starting to creep into enough money where it starts to make me think about adding a few bucks and going with a SRIII chassis.
I do like the kit...just more that has to be done (more $$$$) than I understood.
Oh, Cars and Coffee was awesome as usual...I may be up there the weekend of the 15th.
Cheers,
Frank
That is great news!! When I first saw this kit I was very interested but the more I learned I got turned off a bit because it wasn't obvious to me that there were more requirements for parts...I kind of stumbled into that discussion. I figured id sit back and wait to see what the complete answer looked like.
Anyway, for a stage 2 kit with sway bars, plus the addl calipers/hubs/rotors AND appropriate sized wheels and performance tires it looks to me like it would cost about $10K to get it all done? That assumes I do the install.
I hear you on using the stock 15inch tires. However, doesn't using the stock wheels/tires defeat the purpose of adding all this modern suspension?
I could see using the original disc brakes since they are very capable, but not the skinny stock wheel/tire combo. Am I wrong here?
At any rate, my initial plan included new/wider wheels and tires...I didn't realize the requirement for calipers, hubs etc...that is where I started to distance myself from this idea...starting to creep into enough money where it starts to make me think about adding a few bucks and going with a SRIII chassis.
I do like the kit...just more that has to be done (more $$$$) than I understood.
Oh, Cars and Coffee was awesome as usual...I may be up there the weekend of the 15th.
Cheers,
Frank
I do like this kit and re-reading some posts, I started thinking the same things....a SRIII Chassis comes with front suspension, rack and pinion, rear end and brakes....I realize then you do away with the original frame but still....even though I really like the Ridetech stuff the prices when compared make me reconsider...but I still want to see this build to the end...the RideTech stuff looks really cool.
06-01-2015, 11:21 PM
#28
Racer
Thread Starter
I do like this kit and re-reading some posts, I started thinking the same things....a SRIII Chassis comes with front suspension, rack and pinion, rear end and brakes....I realize then you do away with the original frame but still....even though I really like the Ridetech stuff the prices when compared make me reconsider...but I still want to see this build to the end...the RideTech stuff looks really cool.
Chuck
06-02-2015, 09:03 AM
#30
I do like this kit and re-reading some posts, I started thinking the same things....a SRIII Chassis comes with front suspension, rack and pinion, rear end and brakes....I realize then you do away with the original frame but still....even though I really like the Ridetech stuff the prices when compared make me reconsider...but I still want to see this build to the end...the RideTech stuff looks really cool.
06-02-2015, 10:45 AM
#32
06-02-2015, 04:04 PM
#33
Drifting
Check you numbers on a SRlll frame, base c/5 c/4 14500, c/5 c/6 base 20k, upgrade to 13/14" bear brakes 4k, pwder coat from 900, its the extras (not really extras, things you need, just priced as extras) that add up, plus you still need the wheels. you still need to modify the inside of the car to sit on the frame. Its not apples to oranges. You are looking at a minimum of 25k for the c/5,c/4 SRIII. close to 30k for the c/5 c/6. Not that it isn't worth it, just that you can be all in with the ridetech for for under 10k
Cheers,
Frank
Last edited by Crunch527; 06-02-2015 at 04:06 PM.
06-02-2015, 04:08 PM
#34
Drifting
[QUOTE=chase@ridetech;1589746787]I installed a set of Chevelle (a-body) Stock rotors, bearings, OEM A-body caliper brackets and calipers on our display chassis with a stock C2 steel wheel with no fitment issues. You can run an OEM style brake setup for around 200.00 if you choose to do so.
Chase,
This is very helpful information.
Thanks!
Frank
Chase,
This is very helpful information.
Thanks!
Frank
06-06-2015, 12:36 AM
#35
Racer
Thread Starter
Ridetech Suspension Install Updated
[QUOTE=Crunch527;1589756313][QUOTE=chase@ridetech;1589746787]I installed a set of Chevelle (a-body) Stock rotors, bearings, OEM A-body caliper brackets and calipers on our display chassis with a stock C2 steel wheel with no fitment issues. You can run an OEM style brake setup for around 200.00 if you choose to do so.
Update...completed the install of the rear Ridetech suspension as things went very smoothly with no real issues! Installed new HD 3" half shafts and just received the rear Wilwood aluminum calipers which I'll start installing once the stainless steel brake line kit arrives. I hope to start the exhaust installation and then it will be real close to hitting the highways again! Opps..... forgot that I need to install new body mounts while I got everything dismantled!
Chuck
Update...completed the install of the rear Ridetech suspension as things went very smoothly with no real issues! Installed new HD 3" half shafts and just received the rear Wilwood aluminum calipers which I'll start installing once the stainless steel brake line kit arrives. I hope to start the exhaust installation and then it will be real close to hitting the highways again! Opps..... forgot that I need to install new body mounts while I got everything dismantled!
Chuck
06-06-2015, 11:26 AM
#36
Safety Car
Check you numbers on a SRlll frame, base c/5 c/4 14500, c/5 c/6 base 20k, upgrade to 13/14" bear brakes 4k, pwder coat from 900, its the extras (not really extras, things you need, just priced as extras) that add up, plus you still need the wheels. you still need to modify the inside of the car to sit on the frame. Its not apples to oranges. You are looking at a minimum of 25k for the c/5,c/4 SRIII. close to 30k for the c/5 c/6. Not that it isn't worth it, just that you can be all in with the ridetech for for under 10k
Add in the potential price of what you could sell your rolling chassis for with the ridetech...4-10 grand depending on how nice it is.
06-06-2015, 04:33 PM
#37
Melting Slicks
[QUOTE=1rad55;1589781342][QUOTE=Crunch527;1589756313]
Man, that system does look nice. I will be very interested in your first test drive......
I installed a set of Chevelle (a-body) Stock rotors, bearings, OEM A-body caliper brackets and calipers on our display chassis with a stock C2 steel wheel with no fitment issues. You can run an OEM style brake setup for around 200.00 if you choose to do so.
Update...completed the install of the rear Ridetech suspension as things went very smoothly with no real issues! Installed new HD 3" half shafts and just received the rear Wilwood aluminum calipers which I'll start installing once the stainless steel brake line kit arrives. I hope to start the exhaust installation and then it will be real close to hitting the highways again! Opps..... forgot that I need to install new body mounts while I got everything dismantled!
Chuck
Update...completed the install of the rear Ridetech suspension as things went very smoothly with no real issues! Installed new HD 3" half shafts and just received the rear Wilwood aluminum calipers which I'll start installing once the stainless steel brake line kit arrives. I hope to start the exhaust installation and then it will be real close to hitting the highways again! Opps..... forgot that I need to install new body mounts while I got everything dismantled!
Chuck
Man, that system does look nice. I will be very interested in your first test drive......
06-07-2015, 03:13 PM
#38
Melting Slicks
[QUOTE=1rad55;1589781342][QUOTE=Crunch527;1589756313]
I'd be interested in seeing your body bolts and the mounting areas after the car was sitting so long...Take pictures of that procedure too...I found a lot more rust on mine when I took the body off than I thought I would. I am currently replacing metal on the bottom of the door lock pillars where the B pillar body bolt goes....
I installed a set of Chevelle (a-body) Stock rotors, bearings, OEM A-body caliper brackets and calipers on our display chassis with a stock C2 steel wheel with no fitment issues. You can run an OEM style brake setup for around 200.00 if you choose to do so.
Update...completed the install of the rear Ridetech suspension as things went very smoothly with no real issues! Installed new HD 3" half shafts and just received the rear Wilwood aluminum calipers which I'll start installing once the stainless steel brake line kit arrives. I hope to start the exhaust installation and then it will be real close to hitting the highways again! Opps..... forgot that I need to install new body mounts while I got everything dismantled!
Chuck
Update...completed the install of the rear Ridetech suspension as things went very smoothly with no real issues! Installed new HD 3" half shafts and just received the rear Wilwood aluminum calipers which I'll start installing once the stainless steel brake line kit arrives. I hope to start the exhaust installation and then it will be real close to hitting the highways again! Opps..... forgot that I need to install new body mounts while I got everything dismantled!
Chuck
I'd be interested in seeing your body bolts and the mounting areas after the car was sitting so long...Take pictures of that procedure too...I found a lot more rust on mine when I took the body off than I thought I would. I am currently replacing metal on the bottom of the door lock pillars where the B pillar body bolt goes....
07-19-2015, 09:52 AM
#39
Racer
Thread Starter
C-2 Ridetech Susp Arrived...First Driveiggnmnt
Update...I took my first test drive in the 66 with all new front/rear Ridetech susp components, Borgeson steering, etc. I just drove in my neighborhood breaking in the new brakes and checking things out. So far so good (didn't get out of 2nd gear). Now I need to start installing front/rear bumpers, have susp alignment completed, build C6 seat brackets, install 3 point seat belts and install American Autowire new electrical wiring/fuse system. Speaking of which I just received my new gauges from Dakota Digital....look great!
07-19-2015, 10:28 AM
#40
Melting Slicks
Wow!
First off, I hate you, OK! 32 three window, 55 cedan, Sixty something Z28 along with the Corvette, that's what I call a stable.
Your thread on this build has not only been informative, but a lot of fun to follow. Sounds like the folks over at Ridetech are a cool bunch also.
Thanks for sharing.
Earl
PS Those Bimmer wheel look Pretty, Pretty, Good
Your thread on this build has not only been informative, but a lot of fun to follow. Sounds like the folks over at Ridetech are a cool bunch also.
Thanks for sharing.
Earl
PS Those Bimmer wheel look Pretty, Pretty, Good
Last edited by bigearl56; 07-19-2015 at 10:31 AM.