Topic: Re: Rear strut rods and shocks.
in Forum: C3 Handling Components
Gold MemberThat 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!
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.
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
Lifetime MemberHi, 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.
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
Lifetime MemberMost 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!