Detroit Steel

Any track enthusiast will tell you that anything that can help you tackle those curves better is worth its weight in gold. That’s why RideTech is now offering Corvette Delrin Bushing Upgrades for C5 and C6 models.

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Caveboy

95wht6spd

Cost?

Caveboy

Costs more for labor than parts! I was quoted $1200 for labor only

SuperTom

nice

95wht6spd

"The company even uses a system known as “Direct Fit” technology that supposedly makes installing the bushings pretty easy."

How easy IDK, but maybe it can be done at home and avoid the labor cost.

LMBTom

Prices and part numbers:

1997-2013 C5/C6 11519500 $750
2006-2013 C6 Z06 11519501 $900

95wht6spd

Damn...they are proud of those.

FYRARMS

That is actually a great price for Delrin bushings. A full bushing kit from Van Steel Corvette is $1150. Just sayin'.

0Rodney@ridetech

Who were you quoted that price through?

0Rodney@ridetech

The bushings can be removed an installed using a bench vise, but you need one that will open to 8". The biggest part of the labor is removing and reinstalling the arms. It is a good idea to lay all the bushings out to make sure you them in the correct locations.

0Rodney@ridetech

The material we use to make them is rather expensive and then add in the machine time. Also, the trunnions for the upper control arms take a lot of machine time due to the shoulder machined in them. A strong shoulder is needed for the bushing to ride against due to the amount of load put on them during hard braking.

2FAS4UU

Sounds and looks like a whole lot of 'Corvette Tax' here, just replaced all the suspension bushings on my off roader toy with 'machined' Delrin bushings and cost for the kit (16 pc. front & 24 pc. rear) was less than $ 200 dollars, I will do a little more research before paying near a $1,000 dollars for Delrin bushings (minus labor) for the Corvette, Jus Say'n !!

Caveboy

$200 sounds more reansonable

0Rodney@ridetech

That sound like you found a pretty good price on a bushing kit for your 4X4. One thing to keep in mind it that we utilize Delrin AF which is PTFE infused for self lubrication. This grade of Delrin adds considerably more to the cost of manufacturing. The other thing to consider is that we also include CNC machined 4130 chromoly trunnions. If you have any other concerns please give us a call @ 812-482-2932

2FAS4UU

Rodney@ridetech; I appreciate the added info, I know of your product quality and proven track results for years and my comment was not meant as a bashing, was just trying to understand the large retail cost differential and any marketable difference versus urethane or other bushing materials used other than OEM rubber. I understand enough of the issue's involved with deflection and movement transfer working with suspension components. I just don't see that info offered in your advertisements which made me wonder about the 'WHY', can your Delrin bushings work with the stock OEM trunions.

95wht6spd

I agree.

Ridetech:
I would think these would increase the ride harshness over OEM or urethane, and be best suited for track use. Or would you say they would be OK to use on the street, without a lot of added harshness? thanks

mre1974

I don't know about the delrin material but I know that if you get coolant on poly urethane or urethane bushings or motor mounts that they will disintegrate and you'll be replacing them. It's happened to me with one of my other cars and I was NOT a happy camper when the manufacturer would not warranty the parts that failed.

Maybe someone from ridetech can add some insight about the delrin and if it is susceptible to coolant or any other automotive fluids?

From what I have read delrin is really nice for the advantages on the track but not very comfortable on a street car.

Sam Handwich

I am not convinced that Delrin is any better than polyurethane unless you are looking at full-out racing use. Will be a lot harder ride than p/u.

FYRARMS

If you are only using your Corvette for daily commuting, then by all means, just get replacement comfy OEM bushings when you need them. If you do any autocrossing or road course work, Delrin is the way to go. The polyurethane versions will oval out like OEM versions, and will be noisier too.