Interesting reading..Thanks all.
Next larger project for our '78 is replacement of virtually ALL the rubber on front-rear suspension..
Not gonna do body mounts..
The old rubber has aged over the years and looks cracked and compressed.
While the car does corner nicely, aligns very well and steering is positive and clean....it's a bit rough on pavement where stuff like manhole covers and patches or other rough-uneven surfaces exist..
My car has the Gymkhana suspension package which has beefed up struts and shocks and I believe that included beefier springs ...that possibly all add to the stiffer ride..but I think the old rubber is the underlying culprit for the hoppiness and roughness.
I see complete kits in various grades..good, better, best from the big box Corvette houses..
The hardware on mine is all in good condition..Car has been cared for well and has about 58K original miles, most of it garage kept.
I will have the fellow who will do the work( with my assistance) help me decide what should be replaced and which of the various kits to go with..
I'm not into high speed driving nor road or track racing..but DO want the old gal to handle the best she can without building her up for things I'll never use..
There's a part of me that'd love to rebuild and beef up the entire car to crank out 350+ HP with all components properly done to accompany such muscle..However, I don't want to drop 25K into the car and never open it up to take full advantage of all that muscle..:)
I'd appreciate your thots on the rubber front-rear suspension things..
Time and cost involved..unintended consequences IF you did the work yourself..etc..
Thanks, JIM
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