Suspension Questions
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Suspension Questions
Need some help identifying suspension parts on my C5
PO mentioned it has GM T1 suspension but was unsure exactly what components. See pics below.
A few questions:
Are these the stock F&R leaf springs? I found part # 22171757 on the Rear; no PN on the front.
These are stock front A-arms arms, correct?
These are the T1 sway bars, correct?
Sway bar links say ‘Made in Japan’ – are these special?
Are these the “stock bolts” or aftermarket front & rear; and can you tell how much it’s been lowered?
These are HAL QA-1 12-Way Adjustable shocks; one of which has a lot of weeping, another has slight weeping. Suggestions for a place to rebuild these?
Rear leaf spring:
A-arms
Bars
Bolts
HAL shock
PO mentioned it has GM T1 suspension but was unsure exactly what components. See pics below.
A few questions:
Are these the stock F&R leaf springs? I found part # 22171757 on the Rear; no PN on the front.
These are stock front A-arms arms, correct?
These are the T1 sway bars, correct?
Sway bar links say ‘Made in Japan’ – are these special?
Are these the “stock bolts” or aftermarket front & rear; and can you tell how much it’s been lowered?
These are HAL QA-1 12-Way Adjustable shocks; one of which has a lot of weeping, another has slight weeping. Suggestions for a place to rebuild these?
Rear leaf spring:
A-arms
Bars
Bolts
HAL shock
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Alex - Why not ask the PO? : )
The Front and Rear Sway Bars are T1, purchased from Kevin at Parts Taxi. The only components that came with the T1 Sway Bars are the front and rear bushings which have wider openings to accomodate the larger bars.
The Metal End Links were bought online from (possibly) Parts Taxi as well, but I can't recall. I am almost certain they are GM Stock End Links that were the most current GM part numbers at the time of purchase.
The HAL - QA-1 Shocks were purchased back sometime between 2006-2008. They are rebuildable. Just contact a supplier. The shocks may be "weeping" because you haven't been providing enough love on the streets as I did. Hahaha
As for that bolt, I can't answer that. I never seen it like that, nor did the car have any steering/suspension issues at all. Even after 10 years of ownership and zero alignments, the car rode perfectly straight. However, I will agree. The bolt doesn't look "right." Does the opposite side stand out just as much over the leaf spring?
Hope this helps.
The Front and Rear Sway Bars are T1, purchased from Kevin at Parts Taxi. The only components that came with the T1 Sway Bars are the front and rear bushings which have wider openings to accomodate the larger bars.
The Metal End Links were bought online from (possibly) Parts Taxi as well, but I can't recall. I am almost certain they are GM Stock End Links that were the most current GM part numbers at the time of purchase.
The HAL - QA-1 Shocks were purchased back sometime between 2006-2008. They are rebuildable. Just contact a supplier. The shocks may be "weeping" because you haven't been providing enough love on the streets as I did. Hahaha
As for that bolt, I can't answer that. I never seen it like that, nor did the car have any steering/suspension issues at all. Even after 10 years of ownership and zero alignments, the car rode perfectly straight. However, I will agree. The bolt doesn't look "right." Does the opposite side stand out just as much over the leaf spring?
Hope this helps.
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Thanks man; I didn't want to hassle you. Hope things are going well for you! this car is being well-loved 
I don't know what the deal is with the front leaf spring bolts. I can't find anything like it online, must have been installed by one of the shops the car went to. The car has a nice street alignment. I'm getting ready for some auto-x and will give it a bit more aggressive alignment.
I don't know what the deal is with the front leaf spring bolts. I can't find anything like it online, must have been installed by one of the shops the car went to. The car has a nice street alignment. I'm getting ready for some auto-x and will give it a bit more aggressive alignment.
