Rear spring selection
Racer
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Im not 100% dead set against it, I would just want to do some more research into it first. Theres a lot of threads of guys who switched to composite and seemed to have a hassle to get back to stock height.
Im thinking I’ll start with removing the current spring, take some measurements to try and see what arch height I’ll need.
current ground to rear wheel well is 28.5”
Im thinking I’ll start with removing the current spring, take some measurements to try and see what arch height I’ll need.
current ground to rear wheel well is 28.5”
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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Question for y’all about the rear strut rods. The bushing are shot.
can I just remove the strut rod, knock out/replace bushings and put em back without completing ruining the alignment?
Im not opposed to replacing the strut rods entirely, seems to be not too much more($90 for rods, $27 for just bushings)
is it recommended to replace the strut rods?
can I just remove the strut rod, knock out/replace bushings and put em back without completing ruining the alignment?
Im not opposed to replacing the strut rods entirely, seems to be not too much more($90 for rods, $27 for just bushings)
is it recommended to replace the strut rods?
Race Director
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It is recommended to replace the stock strut rods with heim-jointed strut rods. Be careful removing the shock bolts, though. That lead to a complete rear-end rebuild in my car.
You need a way to measure your camber and toe-in no matter what you do. @cagotzmann has some DIY threads on that. Use the money you save doing your own alignment for tools and better components!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-method.html
You need a way to measure your camber and toe-in no matter what you do. @cagotzmann has some DIY threads on that. Use the money you save doing your own alignment for tools and better components!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nt-method.html
Le Mans Master
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Question for y’all about the rear strut rods. The bushing are shot.
can I just remove the strut rod, knock out/replace bushings and put em back without completing ruining the alignment?
Im not opposed to replacing the strut rods entirely, seems to be not too much more($90 for rods, $27 for just bushings)
is it recommended to replace the strut rods?
can I just remove the strut rod, knock out/replace bushings and put em back without completing ruining the alignment?
Im not opposed to replacing the strut rods entirely, seems to be not too much more($90 for rods, $27 for just bushings)
is it recommended to replace the strut rods?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-advice-2.html
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Burning Brakes
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Bikespace, interpon, thanks for the threads and great info.
should be getting the struts off and crossmember down tomorrow. I’ll def be careful with the shock mounts.
Diff is going out for 3.73 gears instead of 3.08
should be getting the struts off and crossmember down tomorrow. I’ll def be careful with the shock mounts.
Diff is going out for 3.73 gears instead of 3.08
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Burning Brakes
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Rear cross member is out, diff’s out, half shafts out, all went well.
inside the diff looks good. Don’t see any cracks in the posi case, no metal in the oil, didn’t smell cooked.
inside the diff looks good. Don’t see any cracks in the posi case, no metal in the oil, didn’t smell cooked.
Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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I’ve really been surprised at how expensive rear end parts are. Ima be over $2.5k when this is all done.
My forged balanced rotating assembly from scat was less than that! $2.3k.
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Burning Brakes
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Just to close out the thread, got it all assembled finally.
still some tweaking left to do, but ima going to drive it around a few miles first.
Driver side is 1/4” lower than the right, camber isn’t 100%
Worst part by far was the lower shock mount removal
Very content with the Eaton 330# 7 leaf.
appreciate all the tips/advice.
still some tweaking left to do, but ima going to drive it around a few miles first.
Driver side is 1/4” lower than the right, camber isn’t 100%
Worst part by far was the lower shock mount removal
Very content with the Eaton 330# 7 leaf.
appreciate all the tips/advice.
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