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Shock bushing replacements??

Old Jan 27, 2020 | 11:08 AM
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Default Shock bushing replacements??

edit: apologies if this is the wrong sub-forum

Source for replacement Derlin or at least urethane shock mount bushings?? They seem to be few and far between.
I am running hi-rate leafs and Koni Sports, would like to replace the factory mushy rubber bushings all around

I see Strano has a $300 'Rod End Set'
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...316&ModelID=11

DRM has a 'Upper Shock Mount Bushing' which looks pretty reasonable, but this is just one end of one shock
http://www.dougrippie.com/upper-shock-mount-bushings

Vorshlag has a couple spherical conversion kits, $200-250
https://vorshlag-store.com/collectio...tte-suspension

I'd think there'd be a lot more complete options, as there's a ton of C5's and C6's out there needing these things... what options am I missing??

TIA!

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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 11:15 AM
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I am in the same boat, been searching for options with my suspension setup, which is similar to coilovers. Or better yet upper control arms with more space for springs.
Been considering the bearing option, something like this for the front (bearing assembly only)-


eBay quality i'm sure, but very affordable to experiment... Still debating having to cut the frame mount to use these, same with the Vorshlag ones.
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