58 Corvette Lower Control Arm Suspension Bumper

[Jason P.]

Hi, I am putting my front suspension back together on my 58 and I am a little confused. I purchased all new rubber bumpers for the front suspension. They came in a set of 4. 2 that get pushed in for the bumper for the upper control arm and then 2 that have a post with a nut on it.

I am not able to find anywhere in my AIM or online that shows were the lower rubber bumper goes. The only place where it looks like it could have gone has a bolt and nut already in it that looks like it is from the factory.

Did 1958 Corvette's not have a rubber bumper that went on the front lower control arm?

Here are some pictures I took where one shows the area I think it could have gone but I am wondering if 58's didnt have a lower rubber bumper.


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Can anyone help me out in what should be a very simple thing. lol.

Thanks,
Jason

[Thomas H.]

Re: 58 Corvette Lower Control Arm Suspension Bumper

Lower control arm between the spindle and the spring - right where you show a bolt / washer. Both my 58 and 60 have them in that location.

Tom

[Jason P.]

Re: 58 Corvette Lower Control Arm Suspension Bumper

Ok, so I should try and remove the bolt and replace it with the rubber bumper.

Thanks,
Jason