Finally bit the BULLET, Complete Suspension system
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Finally bit the BULLET, Complete Suspension system
It has taken 6 weeks to disassemble the 82 and make a shopping list for the rebuild.
FROM VBP:
Rack Attack
Offset trailing arms (complete)
Upper tubular "A" arms
New lower "A" arms
550 lb Front Springs
360 Rear Spring
Spreader Bar
Hydratech Brake system
Sport SS Brake Kit, Rotors, Calipers, Hawk pads
Smart Struts
Stainless Brake Line kit, complete car
SS Shim kits front and rear
Complete poly bushing kit
New master cyl.
Bilstiens
New shock mnt bolts
Ordered every thing today.
Does anyone have anything they think I missed?
I want to thank everyone for the help so far.
FROM VBP:
Rack Attack
Offset trailing arms (complete)
Upper tubular "A" arms
New lower "A" arms
550 lb Front Springs
360 Rear Spring
Spreader Bar
Hydratech Brake system
Sport SS Brake Kit, Rotors, Calipers, Hawk pads
Smart Struts
Stainless Brake Line kit, complete car
SS Shim kits front and rear
Complete poly bushing kit
New master cyl.
Bilstiens
New shock mnt bolts
Ordered every thing today.
Does anyone have anything they think I missed?
I want to thank everyone for the help so far.
Last edited by getvrtcl; Mar 23, 2009 at 04:31 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Wow, which of the following applies?
a) You're not married
b) If so, you're the world's greatest salesman
c) You had to spend just as much on jewelry for her.
Sounds great, good luck with the installs.
a) You're not married
b) If so, you're the world's greatest salesman
c) You had to spend just as much on jewelry for her.
Sounds great, good luck with the installs.
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St. Jude Donor '12
i just installed the performance plus system and a new 1390 rear end set up along with a new power steering system. the front end took about 3.5 hours to take appart and reinstall the new stuff. the rear took a little more due to a trailing arm bolt that would not come out even after it was cut but that only took about 2.5 to 3 hours to reinstall. you should be able to put everything in a day. it will be worth it in the end. you will feel like you have a new car once you get it done. did you get swaybars or new bushings and bolts for the old ones? that is the only thing i didnt see listed.
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Happily married, for a long time.
Couldn't sell condoms to a hooker.
My wife is naturally beautiful and doesn't need jewelry, well a lot of jewelry anyway.
I had a 2 - 5 gallon jugs I put all of my change (all silver) in for 20 years and that is what paid for this so far.
You would not believe how much money you can get into one of those things.
Couldn't sell condoms to a hooker.
My wife is naturally beautiful and doesn't need jewelry, well a lot of jewelry anyway.
I had a 2 - 5 gallon jugs I put all of my change (all silver) in for 20 years and that is what paid for this so far.
You would not believe how much money you can get into one of those things.
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All poly sway bar bushings, and I got the greasable type.
Being retired time has no realence any more. If it takes a day or a month it doesn't matter much. See I have not been able to drive the car for 7 years and I want it right the FIRST time.
Being retired time has no realence any more. If it takes a day or a month it doesn't matter much. See I have not been able to drive the car for 7 years and I want it right the FIRST time.
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sounds like you have everything covered on your list. however you did not mention shocks, or brake and fuel line clips? are you doing anything with the differential? i am almost done with my 81. i also went with VBP. 550 springs in front and 360 in the rear sawy bars etc... i did change out my rear gear for a 3.54 gear. I cannot wait to try it out. It is almost spring.
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Good luck and tell me how she handles. Im looking to put a new engine, tranny, suspension and wheels on my 80' when I get back and I'm definately looking into VBP setup. Ive heard mixed reviews on it being amazing to too rough. I honestly dont care how rough it is, its a Vette! I want it to sound and look mean and stay in my life forever thats all As long as the rear end of the car stays behind me and im facing the right lane of traffic im happy
As long as the rear end of the car stays behind me and im facing the right lane of traffic im happy
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Forgot to mention that, Bilstiens for shocks. Brake and line clips come in the kit. I couldn't beat the customer service I got from VBP. Gary the salesman spent an hour and half on the phone going every piece with me. You don't find that kind of customer service anymore.
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Thank you !!!!!!
Here is a link to the Post on how to post pictures..
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St. Jude Donor '09
I've got much of the same except I went with their Performance Plus kit instead, which has a monospring conversion involved. This is only the front end though, still have much to do on the rear! 
I also got the Rack Attack, and o-ring calipers to install.
Still waiting on numerous parts from Corvette Central, Dr. Rebuild and ZIP, just received my new radiator/fans from DeWitt's.
Should be able to start rebuilding/installing soon!!
ETA: Oh, and my sales guy was Sean (Shawn?) and you are right, this great of customer service is rare these days!! Great place they have! I WILL be buying the rear parts from them too, probably next year though.
I also got the Rack Attack, and o-ring calipers to install.
Still waiting on numerous parts from Corvette Central, Dr. Rebuild and ZIP, just received my new radiator/fans from DeWitt's.
Should be able to start rebuilding/installing soon!!
ETA: Oh, and my sales guy was Sean (Shawn?) and you are right, this great of customer service is rare these days!! Great place they have! I WILL be buying the rear parts from them too, probably next year though.
