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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/1/23 1:35pmMessage 31 of 51
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Try Greg Ballenger002.  the video should come up on You Tube

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/1/23 1:41pmMessage 32 of 51
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has anyone used Por -15 paint. Thinking of using this after sanding down rear trailer arm and frame where i can reach. Thanks

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/1/23 2:37pmMessage 33 of 51
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette, Black w/Doeskin Interior. L48, 4-speed. Cooper Cobra tires on rally wheels. T-tops.

That is funny you ask...I am planning to use Gloss Black POR-15 on mine.   You can see a good review comparing it to other coatings, the presenter is 'ProjectFarm' on YouTube.   He thoroughly tests all kinds of tools and products!

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/1/23 4:21pmMessage 34 of 51
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Sasza79 said:

I will be doing mine soon on my '79 C3.   I already have my trailing arms removed.  I will update and let you know how it works out.  I will be removing the original OEM rubber bushings, and  I will install the replacement red poly-bushings made by Energy Suspension.  


I think poly would be great for the trailing arms, but don't use them on the strut rods.  They won't let the strut rod twist slightly as the trailing arm goes up and down.

   

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/1/23 5:54pmMessage 35 of 51
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I'm going to stick with rubber bushings for my trailing arms and just buy the tool for installation of them. Then sand them and use the Por-15 to paint them. 

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 6:12amMessage 36 of 51
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Just finished getting trailer arms out, also the bushings.  Purchased new bushings from Paragon.  They seem a touch to big or is that the way there supposed to be as I see they get tapped into place first then pressed in. I've contact a few places to see if they do this job. I don't mind trying it myself, as I even purchased tool for putting bushings in. Don't want to damage trailer arm or bushings.  Thsnks

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 7:20amMessage 37 of 51
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Hi, They are a snug fit, yes. You CAN do it yourself. A vice is the poor man's press. I've done a few myself. Two more hands will make it easier. If you use poly, make Sure you use the grease that comes with them. 

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 9:10amMessage 38 of 51
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Thanks Shark. No grease came with these, what do you recommend.  When I ordered the from Paragon I mentioned rubber bushing. I know what I removed was rubber. These  new ones might have rubber inside but it either metal or something very hard which i think is poly. I will call them later to find out which one.  Still new to this Corvette hobbies. Thanks 

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 10:29amMessage 39 of 51
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Most of the Energy Suspension products come with grease. Mine all did. They are the best in my opinion. What other vendors use I'm not sure. I don't believe rubber and polyurethane are used together. The grease is not petroleum based. It's a silicone, very sticky substance. Good stuff! 

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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/23/23 11:16amMessage 40 of 51
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Thanks, appreciate the advice. 

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