Front suspension question
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Melting Slicks
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From: McGrady NC
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
Front suspension question
I am preparing to rebuild the front steering/suspension on my '80. I can get a kit from a friend that has all the bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. that fits a '66 very reasonably. What is the difference between the two? I thought that suspension parts were very common up through the early '80 models.
Drifting
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Only difference is that 63-64s are drum brakes, and 65-67s have small front wheel bearings. The C3's came with a slightly larger, stronger unit.
The rest is the same until 1982.
But ain't that a crime? That Chevrolet wouldn't change anything for so many years?
No wonder GM needed a bailout. They had more than a 50 year head start on the Japanese auto makers and let them catch up.
The rest is the same until 1982.
But ain't that a crime? That Chevrolet wouldn't change anything for so many years?
No wonder GM needed a bailout. They had more than a 50 year head start on the Japanese auto makers and let them catch up.
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From: Working on the car NY
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Team Owner
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Don't buy 'bargain' kits when purchasing items for the safety related components in your car. Buy brand name parts that you have confidence in. Your "peace of mind" is worth more than the cost difference in such situations.
Burning Brakes
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This is the best & most concise "how-to" that I have read (unfortunately I read it after I did mine!) It references C2s, but they are exactly the same.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/HowtoRebuildFrontEnd.doc
There are several good threads with pictures on here, use the search function. Ditto for rebuilding the steering box and power steering valve, if those projects will be part of your front end project.
Good luck!