lost Corvette stingray suspension deficiency thread
lost Corvette stingray suspension deficiency thread
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I tried searching for Corvette, suspension and jacking and came up empty.
I'm looking for a thread in the last year or so that mentioned deficiencies in the 1963 to ?? Corvette rear suspension. I think it was bad roll center height or something similar.
Anyone remember?
thanks
Dan T
I'm looking for a thread in the last year or so that mentioned deficiencies in the 1963 to ?? Corvette rear suspension. I think it was bad roll center height or something similar.
Anyone remember?
thanks
Dan T





RE: lost Corvette stingray suspension deficiency thread
Separate from that is the issue of using the half shafts as upper lateral links. U-joint and differential wear would affect the accuracy of wheel location.
Do you remember whether the thread title was specific to the Corvette's suspension or a more general topic that morphed to include it? Right off, I can't find where I contributed anything to it even if it was RF'ed and removed.
Norm
RE: lost Corvette stingray suspension deficiency thread
RE: lost Corvette stingray suspension deficiency thread
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/vip.pdf
RE: lost Corvette stingray suspension deficiency thread
Rod
RE: lost Corvette stingray suspension deficiency thread
One of the main issues with the C3's rear is indeed the axles that are used as an upper suspension link. The inner axles in the diff wear against the shaft and then they get more play, causing problems.
Also due to the design, the rear wheels get toe in on compression of the suspension. Or in a roll situation one gets toe out and the other toe in....so not good.
There is a solution however, but it involves a 6 link with spherical bearings. The plans are for free on one of the vette forums (www.vettemod.com)
Succes