Help with suspension
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Eagle Pass TX
Help with suspension
Hello everyone, i am a fairly new corvette owner (79 L-82), I have noticed that this almost 30 year old car makes noise.....it probably has the same suspension since day one. I contacted a local shop in san antonio, tx...and wow...was I blown away at the price to work on this car...Anyways, any suggestions on how I can replace the steering and suspension parts on this vette to get it riding smooth again..any suggestions would greatly be appreciated....
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Lapeer Michigan
Ditto with onaqwst & Kalway
You can get a kit with all the parts from a few places that post on this site.
I used VB&P performance package.
All you need is good tools, time, $$$ and you can do it yourself.
A service manual would help for removal of parts and what to service.
You can get a kit with all the parts from a few places that post on this site.
I used VB&P performance package.
All you need is good tools, time, $$$ and you can do it yourself.
A service manual would help for removal of parts and what to service.
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Durham NC
Before you dive head long into this, decided what you can and can't do, and if you have friends/local corvette clubs that can help you in the process.
I am in the process of doing exactly what you described. I thought I could conquer the world, I was wrong.
The actual work is simple and straight forward - understanding who can help you with what makes all the difference.
I am in the process of doing exactly what you described. I thought I could conquer the world, I was wrong.
The actual work is simple and straight forward - understanding who can help you with what makes all the difference.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Satellite Beach FL
You've come to the right place. Get a complete kit and save some $. I just finished my first front suspension rebuild and these guys got me thru it. I got a Chiltons, searched these archives and asked stupid questions. It's really not that difficult. These are a great bunch of guys, ask questions, they'll help you. Go for it!
Bill
Bill
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From: Clearwater FL
I've got a video that will show you how to remove the front & rear suspension and reinstall it. It's a pretty helpful tool.
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1912
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1912
