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gmurray

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SOUTHWICK, MA - USA

Joined: 6/26/2003

Posts: 336

Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods

Stage One of my suspension project is about to begin...

1. I just recieved the Steeroids Rack conversion (but will put that on second)

2. Expect new offset Trailing arms from VanSteel in a couple of weeks.

As soon as the T-Arms are done, the R&P will be going in. I also plan to do the front transverse monospring, but that will be waiting till I save up some more cash

I will be taking pics for all of you to look at too.

Glenn's Bright Blue 75 T-Top
L48, 4 Speed, Dual Exhaust

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Posted: 4/28/05 4:32pmMessage 42 of 56

gellisvette

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PERRYSBURG, OH - USA

Joined: 4/23/2004

Posts: 317

Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.

Once you put your TA in you may as well get the RP installed this will save you a buck or two in wheel allinements. That way they can do your front and rear at the same time

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Posted: 4/29/05 2:52amMessage 43 of 56

gmurray

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SOUTHWICK, MA - USA

Joined: 6/26/2003

Posts: 336

Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods

Yep, I was thinking the same thing!

Glenn's Bright Blue 75 T-Top
L48, 4 Speed, Dual Exhaust

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Posted: 4/29/05 4:44amMessage 44 of 56

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Charlevoix, MI - USA

Joined: 11/8/2003

Posts: 37

Vette(s): 1981 4speed

Don't forget if you get the transverse spring kit with the new lower A-Arms, you'll need another alignment. There's a kit that uses your old A-Arms though. Let us know how this project goes. Sounds like what I did with the exception off the offset trailing arms. I couldn't be happier with the results.

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Posted: 4/29/05 5:57amMessage 45 of 56

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Charlevoix, MI - USA

Joined: 11/8/2003

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Vette(s): 1981 4speed

Sorry - did I say lower arms? I meant upper - if you replace those, too. Then you need alignment not with replacing lowers.

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Posted: 4/29/05 7:48amMessage 46 of 56

StreetShark

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Fayetteville, NC - USA

Joined: 2/13/2005

Posts: 244

Vette(s): 1968 Corvette Convertable, 4 spd, 350 SB, Daily Driver

Hey Swallace, we are still kicking butt, sent you a PM.

Hoover, your results sound great, I am starting to dream about disassembly of a Corvette front end. I rebuilt my pickup with Eibach racing springs and Nitro shocks, that was pretty hard work, for my torch that is. Anyway, did you have anytrouble with frozen bolts, I do not want to catch my car on fire. Anyway, sounds like you have had a lot of fun working on and driving the vette. Do you notice any bounce with the mono spring up front? Someone said that it made the front end bounce around like a basketball.

Youall take care now,

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Posted: 4/29/05 11:42amMessage 47 of 56

C3RVETTE

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Anacortes, WA - USA

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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets

I recently installed Energy Suspension bushings,Vette brakes dual mount front & rear composite monosprings,spreader bar,and 17 x 8" American Racing TT2's wheels on Kumho 245-45-17" tires.The 79 Vette now sits about 1.5" lower all the way around.Just put in new black carpet & seat covers with new embroidered flags logos last weekend too

I have some brand new 17 x 8" American Eagle TT2 knock-offs with the correct bolt pattern and 4" BS for sale,if anyones interested! C3RVETTE38471.4893634259

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Posted: 4/29/05 1:04pmMessage 48 of 56

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Charlevoix, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 1981 4speed

Street Shark - didn't have any problems with frozen bolts in the front. The passenger's side front mounting bolt for the upper A-Arm was impossible to get a wrench on without disassembling the car. I used the trusty sawsall and cut it off, then tapped it out. I was going to use new bolts anyway. A different story if you plan on removing and rebuilding your trailing arms in the rear susp. The bolts that hold those on are usually a real bitch. In the words of another C3 forum member "I'd rather have my ass kicked than do that again!" It's worth doing, though, if you want to replace the rubber bushings on them. Bring the sawsall to this party, too. Unless you get lucky and can tap them out. Other than that, I had pretty smooth sailing front and rear. The Van Steel video on front and rear suspension is a must - you can get it from Corvette Central.

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Posted: 4/29/05 1:09pmMessage 49 of 56

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Charlevoix, MI - USA

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Vette(s): 1981 4speed

Oh - as far as the ride with the front monospring - it's noticably firmer than the old coils. Not bouncy at all, though. I have it adjusted to the second firmest setting - I can go down two notches softer but haven't tried those yet. Road handling is excellent.

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Posted: 4/30/05 1:03amMessage 50 of 56

StreetShark

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