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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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I took out everything under the rear end. And put new Timken bearings,KYB shocks front and rear,all new body bushings,new leaf spring,new transmission mount,all new bushings under the rear,new parking brake shoes and hardware. And changed the differential oil.
It does not ride like a Corvette anymore. More like a Cadillac.
Here's a few pictures. Before during and after.







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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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It's amazing how new bushing will make the car feel more enjoyable to drive. Hopefully you will get to drive and enjoy it the rest of the driving season.

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Looks Great!
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Yep, a lot of hard work and it's totally worth it! Don't forget to go back under there after a few hundred miles and recheck all the fasteners, just rolled out from under mine a couple of days ago and had to retighten more than a few of them.
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