When we had a chance to look under the first C5 in 1997 it was hard to believe a performance vehicle would have a plastic anti-roll (sway bar) link. To make things difficult lock nuts were used to hold the links stud into the control arms. That meant when someone removed the end link chances […]
1997-2019 Shock Absorber Information and Replacement
Shock absorbers are considered a consumable product with a limited lifespan here’s why… The C5, C6, and C7 shock absorbers are all Mono-tube design. Mono-tube shock absorbers construction begins with a single cylinder (tube) filled with hydraulic fluid. Another piston is used to separate the gas charge from the oil charge. Together the hydraulic oil and […]
1984-1996 Corvette Rear Suspension Bushing Installation and Component Installation
This is the third installment of a C4 suspension overview series. Click to view the first article, Click to view the second article. In this installment, we tackle the rear suspension bushing installation and component installation.
How do I install the new polyurethane rear differential bushings on my 84-96, as the bushing seems too large to fit?
The polyurethane bushings for the rear differential carrier or “batwing on a C4 measure 2 1/8” diameter on the portion that fits into the carrier hole. When You press the original rubber bushings out, there is an outer “sleeve” from the bushing that remains. This has to be removed as well. One simple way to […]
Which Rocker Arm Is Right For Me?
Assembling the perfect valve train combination is challenging for even the most seasoned engine builders because there are so many variables involved. One area of the valve train that many people have difficulty with is selecting the perfect rocker arms. With a wide variety of options available, it can be hard to know which rocker […]
C7 Production Numbers
Model Year Coupe Z06 Coupe Convertible Z06 Convertible Total 2014 26,565 10,723 37,288 2015 20,757 6,980 4,830 1,673 34,240 2016 21,387 11,543 5,027 2,732 40,689 2017 11,253 6,197 2,298 1,076 Grand Sport 9,912 2,046 32,782 2018 3,068 2,353 735 449 Grand Sport 2,569 512 9,686 2019 11,499 5,965 2,192 972 Grand Sport 9,496 1,745 ZR1 […]
1984-1996 Corvette Front Suspension Bushing Installation
This is the second installment of a C4 suspension overview series. Click to view the first article, Click to view the third article. Once all the original bushings are pushed out and the parts cleaned up bushing installation can begin. There are a couple of things to be aware of before the first bushing is […]
C1 Corvette Windshield Post Problems and Fixes
Many of our 1956 to 1962 Corvette customers report a noticeable vibration or rocking at the base of their windshield. More frequently than not, the windshield mounting posts have snapped off. Over the years, many of these posts may have had questionable repair work, with shims, metal strips, and welding used to varying degrees of […]
C5 Easy Z06 Front Grille Installation
If you want to really dress up the nose of your stock C5, then adding Z06-style front grilles is an easy and inexpensive way to do it. Corvette Central offers these after-market grilles for about $125 a pair and installing them really couldn’t be easier. In fact, you don’t even need any tools, and the […]
1984-1996 Corvette Suspension Overview
This is the first installment of a C4 suspension overview series. Click to view the second article, Click to view the third article The fourth generation Corvette was a radical departure from General Motors early Corvette engineering. It eliminated a perimeter frame to support the suspension and driveline. Two front frame rails integrated into the first ever Corvette uni-body […]