ak l71

Looking to do a resto mod on a 69 c3 Can I get some opinions on what is the best suspension on the market. i have looked at both the ride tech and the shark bite on line. But want to hear from someone that has used either or both.

Also steering upgrade, rack and pinion?

69427

What are your driving habits, and what is your definition of a suspension upgrade?

Crimson Thunder

Be sure to check out the Vansteel coil overs as well.

jim2527

The big boys are running VanSteel and RideTech coilovers on all 4 corners...

if if your not tracking or competing then.....

C3DeedlyDee

Go DIY!

73racevette

I have my ridetech system installed on my 73 and it is a very nice system. All components are top notch. Have not run it yet and it will be another year or two until I am done, but I am not sorry I went with Ridetech despite the cost.

supervette64

Dude that looks great, care to share more?

C3DeedlyDee

It's all I've got at the moment. It's a Dana 44-compatible version of Pier Paolo's 5-link rear. Got the .dwg files from 68VetteModified on vettemod and made all the parts in Solidworks. I'm hoping to get it all fabbed up once I get a tech shop membership from work.

supervette64

Nice! Keep us updated as you make progress! Not much available anymore from what I can find for a 5 link rear suspensions.

ak l71

How do I get that?

ak l71

i want to be able to go to the track, but mostly street.
I dont want to leave much behind from 69

jim2527

I don't think any serious track car is running Sharkbite....

Peruse the VanSteel and Ridetech offerings then pick a budget....

Other options are out there but are either technically extreme very difficult like grafting a C4 suspension onto the C3 or swapping out frames that accept C5/6 suspensions which is big $$$$$$$$$.

C3DeedlyDee

Will do. It will be an interesting project to say the least, but yeah I ended up going this route because old Guldstrand/Greenwood 5-links are hard to come by (and $$$), and it sounds like the new multi-link stuff coming from some companies is going to be $$$ as well (Detroit Speed and Van Steel both have stuff coming). With this route, I just have to worry about cost of materials

If you have access to a waterjet/laser cutter, a manual or CNC mill, and some welding equipment, then you can fab it up. Other options are to find an old Greenwood/Guldstrand 5-link setup or wait for Van Steel and Detroit Speed's new multi-link C3 suspensions that they're working on. There was a Guldstrand one available in the For Sale section a while back.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...uspension.html

terrys6t8roadster

'Dragvette' makes a nice 6-link set up. I know it's old school but VP&B has a dual mount kit that is fully adjustable and it'll make your C3 handle like a go-kart. It is kinda very stiff for street driving. Throw on a set of QA1s double adjustment and you're all set to have fun. T

ddawson

I have the Shark and I like it but it's just a spring.

If I was to do it over again I'd go ridetech.

Metalhead140

Of course, my car works pretty well with near stock factory gymkhana option suspension:



Still running factory springs (shortened in front and longer bolts in rear) and bars, just some Global West upper arms for more caster, poly bushes and Bilstein Sport shocks, and a spacer between strut rod bracket and diff in the rear. And of course an aggressive alignment and some decent tyres. Still road tyres though, not semis (285/40r17 Continental ExtremeContact Sports in this video). Drives nice with reasonable ride quality on the road too.

ak l71

good to know

Metalhead140

Just read back through, and no one has mentioned Detroit Speed, they're worth a look also, as are Global West... There's no shortage of choices!

ak l71

Dragvette looks cool.

terrys6t8roadster

The thing I like about the 'Dragvette' is the wheels travel in a vertical movement versus the arch movement of the stock C3 suspension. With the spring and shock disconnected and the upper and lower hiem rods adjusted correctly the diff stub axel only moves about 1/16 of an inch in and out through the entire travel of the suspension. No need for those I don't know why they are there C-clips inside the diff. T