Suspension question for great driver

[Jeremy B.]

I never intend for my 66 to be a Trailer Queen, but hope it could win some awards in the furture... With that said, I'm needing some input for solving the sagging rear suspension issue. For replacement parts that wouldn't deduct too much, if any in judging.

[Edward J.]

Re: Suspension question for great driver

Jeremy,I would start by taking the rear spring out and installing some new liners and replacing the rubber cushings at the end of the springs. those rubber cushions do compress over the years cauing the line to loose rear to sag., another thing is to make sure the rear camber adjustment in with in spec.s. you will need to bring to a front end shop that does aligements and knows older corvettes. If you stand behind your corvette and take a look at the rear wheels, If the botttom of the rear wheels tilt outward this is a indicator of camber problems. the strut rod bushings can also be a issue if there wiped out. Hope this helps. Ed

[Russ S.]

Re: Suspension question for great driver

If it sags considerably you may need to have the spring re-arced.

[Duke W.]

Re: Suspension question for great driver

I never intend for my 66 to be a Trailer Queen, but hope it could win some awards in the furture... With that said, I'm needing some input for solving the sagging rear suspension issue. For replacement parts that wouldn't deduct too much, if any in judging.

I think 99 percent of "rear spring sag" problems are compressed and hardened spring link cushions.

About ten bucks and an hour's labor...

Plus you'll notice a dramatic reduction in rear ride harshness.

Duke