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Category: Suspension
1963-1982 Corvette Front and Rear Suspension Assembly
We left off with the Project Split Mod body on a dolly for transport to the body shop and a severely rusted frame. Much has happened since our kick-off of the Project. The body was dropped off at the body shop for all the necessary repairs and painting. We now have a rolling chassis ready […]
Corvette Central Project Split Mod, Part II: Chassis Considerations and Selection
When the decision was made to start a restoration effort on our 1963 split window coupe, the chassis was one of the primary concerns. As confirmed by Petris Enterprises (Corvette Central Project Split Mod: Part I), the original frame was severely rotted, to the point of being held together by the body near the rear […]
C4 Corvette Cutaway Car Parts Gallery
When the fourth generation Corvette was introduced in 1984, many innovative build techniques were implemented. Early Corvette amenities were becoming standard equipment while new options filled every available inch of dash space. The 1984-1989 C4 dash had more modules and controllers to integrate behind an already tight dash area. 1990-1996 Corvettes added more modules along […]
1965-1982 Corvette Wilwood Disc Brake Caliper Replacement
1965-1982 Corvette disc brake systems were a major technological advancement at their onset. The C2/C3 Corvette design utilized “fixed” disc brake calipers. This same “fixed” design disc brake caliper was used on GMs other than Corvette high performance vehicle line-up in limited quantities during 1965-1968. When disc brakes became commonplace in 1969, “floating disc brake […]
C2 & C3 Corvette ride height guide
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of all available ride heights for 1964-1982 Corvettes, taken from their respective Assembly Instruction Manuals. Notice that the measurements get simpler as the years progress. The early years are very thorough, including how various options will affect ride height. The later years? Not so much. Measurements are […]
C4 Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Codes, Codes, Codes… Have you noticed “SYS” intermittently showing up in your 1990-1996 Corvette’s speedometer display? This means there is a trouble code stored in one of the on-board control modules. When the 1990 Corvette debuted, GM introduced ECM (Engine Control Module) and CCM (Central Control Module) trouble codes. In addition, ABS/ASR (Anti-lock Brake System/Acceleration […]
Corvette C2 & C3 Steering Play Concerns
Does your 1963-1982 Corvette keep you on your toes when cruising on the highway? Are you constantly moving the steering wheel back and forth to maintain a straight line? Maybe you need to move the steering wheel a couple of inches in each direction before the steering linkage catches up. The culprit may be t […]
1963-64 Disc Brake Upgrade Hood Clearance Solution
For a lot of our 1963-64 Corvette customers, upgrading to 4-wheel disc brakes (our kit for 1963 here, 1964-65 here) is a no-hassle solution for improved braking performance. However, we’ve received information from some customers who have installed our kit on their Corvettes stating that there may be interference between the 9″ power booster and […]
C4 Rear Tie Rod Replacement
Time: 30 minutes Tools: Metric sockets and metric combination wrenches, tie rod separator Talent: (3) Applicable Years: 1984 to 1996 Tab: $250.00 Torque: Tie rod center section – 54 lb./ft. Axle tie rod nuts – 37 lb./ft. Tip: You will need to have the rear aligned when you finish. Performance Gain: Improved Handling Complementary Work: […]