C5 LCA Bushing Caps
Running Guns & Moonshine
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From: CT
They all have different load placed upon them and some have the additional force with the camber bolts on the lower control arms. So not only have I noticed the caps vary but so too have the diameter of the pins on different kits.
I was lucky in that my new kit came with everything I needed. So I can't help you as far as reusing those because to be honest I was indelicate removing the factory bushings. I used a stepped bit to quickly ditch those caps and then a large drill bit to sink into the bushings themselves and make them quick and easy (a relative term) to punch out on the shop press at my friend's garage.
Which kit did you opt for?
I was lucky in that my new kit came with everything I needed. So I can't help you as far as reusing those because to be honest I was indelicate removing the factory bushings. I used a stepped bit to quickly ditch those caps and then a large drill bit to sink into the bushings themselves and make them quick and easy (a relative term) to punch out on the shop press at my friend's garage.
Which kit did you opt for?
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Cruising
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Oklahoma
Thanks for that info.
I went with the energy suspension kit since I planned to re-use the stock hardware.
Bought this C5 with intensions of just adding a 427 & blower but im finding myself doing more of a restoration on it than just a simple engine build.
I went with the energy suspension kit since I planned to re-use the stock hardware.
Bought this C5 with intensions of just adding a 427 & blower but im finding myself doing more of a restoration on it than just a simple engine build.
Running Guns & Moonshine
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: CT
I have also suffered from project over runs or snowball effect. It went from slap an iron block donor in and be done, to fresh block, to I should forge it... And it kept on going.
It might actually run soon!
It might actually run soon!
