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Old 12-23-2019   #1
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Default 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.
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Old 12-23-2019   #2
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WARNING!!!!!! Please wear eye protection before viewing these photos! That is some nice bright polished metal. Job Well done grasshopper.
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Old 12-24-2019   #3
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Phil,

Did the DRM brackets a couple of years ago. Nice.
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Old 12-30-2019   #4
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Jag d have u read any reviews of the superpro set on the c4? They sound perfect.
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Old 12-31-2019   #5
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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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Old 12-31-2019   #6
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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.
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take a look at the banski rods with the boots over the spherical rod ends. work really nice and take a lot of hassle out of the rear.
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Old 01-20-2020   #7
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take a look at the banski rods with the boots over the spherical rod ends. work really nice and take a lot of hassle out of the rear.
That’s what I use. Boots and all. GC
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Old 03-14-2020   #8
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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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Old 03-15-2020   #9
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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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Old 04-24-2020   #10
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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?
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