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Hello!
I’m replacing all suspension bushings and shocks on my ‘73, rear shocks were dead, getting leaf spring re-arched, replacing the rubber between the leaves, new trailing arm assemblies, half shaft U-joints, etc.
Figure while it is in the air, might as well do the body mounts.
I saw some silicone mounts advertised, but really just want this car to be pretty much stock and smooth a ride as possible. I’m not racing and don’t want to spend what it would take to make this model of Vette handle better. I’ve always loved the body design of these cars and just plan to cruise around in it.
Any recommendations on body mount bushings/suppliers?
OK, I think I have a really good answer for you.
Because most rubber parts these days simply just are NOT the quality of the original rubber. Back when I did my rubber body mounts. About 2 years ago now. I did a lot of research. I asked Zip Corvette. What type of rubber compound do you use in your body mounts. They didn't know. They did know that they sourced them from Bairs Corvettes. I asked Bairs. Now Bairs is a company that will actually work with you for one thing. HUGE when your overseas as I am. Bairs is a company that isn't owned by one of the Huge mega conglomerates. They answered all my questions. They have there rubber body mounts made to the highest spec possible.
Clearly I went with body mounts from Bairs Corvettes. My only issue was that the shims that came in the kit were thinner than the originals. So a shim count wasn't the answer. But rather measure the total thickness and then copy that.
I might add that I did check numerous vendors. Most wouldn't give a straight answer to my questions full stop. Zip was at least honest. And Bairs is top shelf in parts quality and customer service.
Slightly off topic. But. Losing the original steel rear spring is likely the single best thing I ever did to my car.
Think 330 Lb composite spring. Matching shocks of course.
OK, I think I have a really good answer for you.
Because most rubber parts these days simply just are NOT the quality of the original rubber. Back when I did my rubber body mounts. About 2 years ago now. I did a lot of research. I asked Zip Corvette. What type of rubber compound do you use in your body mounts. They didn't know. They did know that they sourced them from Bairs Corvettes. I asked Bairs. Now Bairs is a company that will actually work with you for one thing. HUGE when your overseas as I am. Bairs is a company that isn't owned by one of the Huge mega conglomerates. They answered all my questions. They have there rubber body mounts made to the highest spec possible.
Clearly I went with body mounts from Bairs Corvettes. My only issue was that the shims that came in the kit were thinner than the originals. So a shim count wasn't the answer. But rather measure the total thickness and then copy that.
I might add that I did check numerous vendors. Most wouldn't give a straight answer to my questions full stop. Zip was at least honest. And Bairs is top shelf in parts quality and customer service.
I also purchased the Blair’s kit, but won’t install until this winter.
Recommended body mounts?
