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12-23-2019 | #1 |
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
Decided it was time to replace the 26 year old rubber suspension bushings and install DR trailing arm and camber brackets while at it. Went with SuperPro bushings all the way around. https://www.corvettepartscenter.com/...erpro-c4-84-96
These are one piece design bushings which are not nearly as stiff as the other urethane bushings out there. And they come with a lifetime warranty. IMG_0557.JPG IMG_0559.JPG Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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12-23-2019 | #2 |
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Tinton Falls, NJ
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
WARNING!!!!!! Please wear eye protection before viewing these photos! That is some nice bright polished metal. Job Well done grasshopper.
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12-23-2019 | #3 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland, IL
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
Phil,
Did the DRM brackets a couple of years ago. Nice.
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12-30-2019 | #4 |
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
Jag d have u read any reviews of the superpro set on the c4? They sound perfect.
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12-31-2019 | #5 |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Wayne Illinois
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
How did you get the suspension components so clean? What process did you use? Nice job, BTW.
I have heard good things about the super pro bushings. Please let us know how it goes.
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
Quote:
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01-20-2020 | #7 |
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
That’s what I use. Boots and all. GC
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03-14-2020 | #8 |
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
Any follow-up with the SuperPro bushings? how was the fit? the ride? do they squeak? I'm starting to gather parts to overhaul my suspension soonish
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03-15-2020 | #9 |
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern VA
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
Car is still up on the lift in winter hibernation. Besides the SuperPro bushings also upsizing the exhaust piping to 3”. Should make its spring outing first week in April.
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04-24-2020 | #10 |
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Re: Winter Project - Suspension Upgrade
Installed urethane lowering wedges on the front spring seven years ago. Found this when installing the new suspension bushings.
Can anyone recommend wedges that hold up better? IMG_0777.JPG Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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