Need some advice on 68 suspension
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Need some advice on 68 suspension
I just took my 68 vette to the shop for some routine maintenance stuff and the mechanic "strongly adviced" to have my rear suspension replaced because of extreme wear in my left rear trailing arm front bushing causing the parking cable to rub against the inner side wall of my rear tire. I did see a small scratch on the tire but he told me that he adjusted the parking cable so it is no longer scratching the tire. Anyway, long story short, he thinks I should get the rear suspension, drive shaft, and the univeral joints replaced. I am not against the idea since the suspension looks to be original but I just don't have a good feeling about what this guy is telling me and the price he is quoting me for this work. I guess I am interested to know what is a fair price to replace the rear suspension and if anyone has a recommendation for someone in the Northern Virginia area. Thanks!
Le Mans Master
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From: New Hill NC
Just like a Doctor, Get a second opinion. There is nothing in a bushing that would cause what he is saying. Really bad bearings could, but you would probably know that if they are that bad.
Replace drive shaft? Are you kidding.
Sure you heard everyting right?
Replace drive shaft? Are you kidding.
Sure you heard everyting right?
Safety Car
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Good Luck!
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Thanks for the reply guys. I'll get a second and a third opinion. Anyone have a ball park figure what I am looking at to change out the rear suspension? I am just looking for some reference points on what others may have paid as I don't have a good idea on what is a fair price. Thanks.
Racer
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From: Woodbridge/Dallas VA/TX
I go to cooper corvettes there pretty good people there... one time I took my car to a quicky lube and for some reason after that my car wouldn't start and what do you know it was the starter it had gone out
really ok so I ask how much and he says 400.00 
next day went back with a tow truck and picked up my corvette up and went to cooper corvettes and they saved me 175.00 even with the tow truck cost it was still cheaper ask for tom he will take care of your car
cooper corvette is located dumfries, va near the marine corps. base
really ok so I ask how much and he says 400.00 next day went back with a tow truck and picked up my corvette up and went to cooper corvettes and they saved me 175.00 even with the tow truck cost it was still cheaper ask for tom he will take care of your carcooper corvette is located dumfries, va near the marine corps. base
Last edited by laytonkopplin; Dec 31, 2010 at 12:12 AM.
