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May be a dumb question but I'm learning. Can someone tell me what this is called? Its behind the rear wheels. One on each side. And what's its purpose.
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That is your body mount rubber cushion.
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#4 body mount.
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That is your body mount rubber cushion.
Thanks.
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That is your body mount rubber cushion.
So the only way to put in new one is to lift the body off?
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So the only way to put in new one is to lift the body off?
To lift it up...yes, but do not ever just put two body mounts in a Corvette.........

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Originally Posted by 7T3stinger
So the only way to put in new one is to lift the body off?
X2 on what Jebby said, leave well enough alone.
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