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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 9:24am Message 21 of 51
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Vette(s): 69 Corvette convertible, Black' 350 motor ,

I didn't check on trailer arm bushings when doing strut rods. My mistake.  Just took a look and , I'm assuming there bad, as the shims are completely rusted and looks like never had been removed.  Going to order bushing kit , along with the tool to install. Also rear outer spring bushing kit. Looks like only thing I won't replace is the spring itself. Thanks for advice.  Sorry. I'm long winded




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Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 11:11am Message 22 of 51
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Rock Springs, WY - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette, Black w/Doeskin Interior. L48, 4-speed. Cooper Cobra tires on rally wheels. T-tops.

I purchased polyurethane bushings by "Energy Suspensions" which do not require a special tool for installation.  Not installed yet, but maybe others can comment on them.  Also, stainless steel shims are available to replace originals.  




 

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 11:25am Message 23 of 51
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Thanks, must appreciate it. Can you all the advice I can get.




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 11:46am Message 24 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.

So here is the Manufacturer's website to get more information:  Teamenergysuspension.com.   There are many sources that carry their bsuhings.

(There is also a similar-sounding site, Energysuspensionparts.com, a dealer which sells these, and other suspension parts)




 

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 12:28pm Message 25 of 51
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Vette(s): 69 Corvette convertible, Black' 350 motor ,

Thanks Sasza79. I will check l it out. Its winter here, so trying to get the parts I need to install in March or maybe February.  




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 3:40pm Message 26 of 51
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.

Question on the trailing arms bushings.  Once the trailing arms are out, are the bushings hard to remove and replace like the A arm bushings, or do they just come out and new ones put in?




   

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 6:03pm Message 27 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.

Well, After doing a few, my own, and others, let's just say they are NOT a take and replace project. 




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 8:00pm Message 28 of 51
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Thanks for the help. Just getting ducks in row so when I start this project In a month or when weather gets a bit warmer here.




Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 1/25/23 11:53pm Message 29 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.

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.  




 

Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.

Posted: 2/1/23 1:23pm Message 30 of 51
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Vette(s): 69 Corvette convertible, Black' 350 motor ,

 I haven't pulled the trailer arms out yet. But found a video on you tube for taking out bushings , which looks simple enough. It doesn't have a title except for 002 under its video picture. its by Greg  Ballenger.  Came across it looking how to remove trailer arm bushings 69 corvette. If i can figure how to send the link i will. 




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