'81 Differential Carrier Bushing question
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Melting Slicks
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'81 Differential Carrier Bushing question
A leaking side yoke seal is forcing me to remove the rear end. I'm trying to gather up parts to freshen up all the 44 year old "rubbers". The rubber OEM type carrier bushing cannot be found for the 80-82's. Did you guys find one when doing yours?
How stiff did you find your ride after installing a poly replacement?
Thanks in advance!!!
How stiff did you find your ride after installing a poly replacement?
Thanks in advance!!!
Racer
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From: wilmington Ma
I just did a complete rear end rebuild, I used the Poly bushings on the bat wings and rubber on the front bushing , Poly on the strut rods and spring bolts honestly I don't notice any stiffer ride , I did use a new spring also ... I am very happy with the ride , I did overhaul the diff also because of a leak.
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Melting Slicks
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I did find Ecklers shows a rubber bushing. I did an online chat and a nice rep Rich, callled back in minutes and says their source for this can ship this next week.
Interesting!
Interesting!
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Melting Slicks
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Rear Control Arm Bushing (80-82 Corvette C3)
Item #: EK-25-929297 $26.99 each
https://www.ecklers.com/corvette-rea...Ijx1Qai1dea2K_
Item #: EK-25-929297 $26.99 each
https://www.ecklers.com/corvette-rea...Ijx1Qai1dea2K_
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Rear Control Arm Bushing (80-82 Corvette C3)
Item #: EK-25-929297 $26.99 each
https://www.ecklers.com/corvette-rea...Ijx1Qai1dea2K_
Item #: EK-25-929297 $26.99 each
https://www.ecklers.com/corvette-rea...Ijx1Qai1dea2K_
So which one do you need? You don't remove the control arm to work on the differential.
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for clarifying.
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Racer
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From: wilmington Ma
when I did mine I searched high and low no rubber that's why I went Poly, the front rubber kit is available. I don't think Poly made any difference anyway you won't notice the difference between rubber .
