79 L-82 Bushings
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Racer
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From: Charleston SC
79 L-82 Bushings
i have 79 corvette that, i just put dual exhuast, edelbrock performer intake and edelbrock carb and new dual hump heads on it....
can anyone tell me if it is worth it to replace all of the bushings in the front and rear suspension?
when i put the car into gear i hear and feel this drop(almost like it pops).
any thoughts would be great
thanks
can anyone tell me if it is worth it to replace all of the bushings in the front and rear suspension?
when i put the car into gear i hear and feel this drop(almost like it pops).
any thoughts would be great
thanks
Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: South Bend IN
NCM Sinkhole Donor
i have 79 corvette that, i just put dual exhuast, edelbrock performer intake and edelbrock carb and new dual hump heads on it....
can anyone tell me if it is worth it to replace all of the bushings in the front and rear suspension?
when i put the car into gear i hear and feel this drop(almost like it pops).
any thoughts would be great
thanks
can anyone tell me if it is worth it to replace all of the bushings in the front and rear suspension?
when i put the car into gear i hear and feel this drop(almost like it pops).
any thoughts would be great
thanks
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Melting Slicks
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From: McGrady NC
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
The differential front mount for sure, but I'd inspect them all. Age, wear, and chemical deterioration take a toll on the original ones. A leaking power steering system ruined the front driver side lower ones on mine. Age got the rest of them. I'm replacing them all.
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Racer
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From: Charleston SC
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The trailing arm bushings in the rear tend to last a long time. Generally, they are out of the weather. The lower strut rod bushings see more road spray, etc, and tend to need replacing sooner.
For a street car, use the stock type rubber bushings.
When you are disconnecting the spring, BE CAREFUL. It has enough stored energy in it to hurt you badly.
For a street car, use the stock type rubber bushings.
When you are disconnecting the spring, BE CAREFUL. It has enough stored energy in it to hurt you badly.