Body Mount Kit - Recommendation
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Burning Brakes
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Body Mount Kit - Recommendation
I'm looking to the forum for a body mount kit recommendation for a 1981. I suspect they're all about the same, and the prices seem to vary from $100-$140 and poly vs rubber etc.
Who's got the best kit for best price - Wilcox, Paragon, Zip, Corvette Central, etc? Thanks for your thoughts in advance!
Who's got the best kit for best price - Wilcox, Paragon, Zip, Corvette Central, etc? Thanks for your thoughts in advance!
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I see some kits with what appears to be #8 bolts vs #5. I find comfort in using #8s, but maybe it's a zinc coating?
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I myself would install rubber mounts like the facotry did. And if the kit comes with grade 5 bolts...I would use it because going to grade 8 is really not changing 'things'.
Because when was the last time you saw a photo of a Corvette coming apart due to the body bolts failing. And it is not like you are going to need to torque them past what GM did (45 lbs/ft).
Hopefully you find what makes you happy and they work for you.
DUB
Because when was the last time you saw a photo of a Corvette coming apart due to the body bolts failing. And it is not like you are going to need to torque them past what GM did (45 lbs/ft).
Hopefully you find what makes you happy and they work for you.
DUB
