C-1 suspension parts

[Rick Krason]

I am trying to find a good source for replacement parts for the steering and front/rear suspension for my 1960 Corvette. I have found several companies that have a piece here and a piece there, but not everything together in a kit form. The linkages and hard parts are in fairly good shape, I mostly need springs, shocks and especially bushings !!! I have seen a couple of places with polygraphite or some firmer compound to replace the old bushing, but few have replacement parts for other than C-2 thru C-5. Any input on the "stiffer" bushings? Keeping the car original is not my mail goal...I am looking for the car to be higher/better performance, as the engine and drivetrain are not original either.
Rick Krason

[William C.]

Re: C-1 suspension parts

C-1 "Bushings"generally run steel to steel (upper and lower suspension pivot points) or with a steel backed bearing such as in the front king pins. The only "soft" Bushings are on the front and rear sway bars and the rear spring shackles, and there are many discussion threads on this board advising that the urethane options not be used for any purpose. If it is just the rubber parts you are looking for, Steele rubber Products has a good selection in their catalog. (www.steelerubber.com)

[Roy B.]

Re: C-1 suspension parts

If you need suspension parts try www.nationalchevyassoc.com and save MONEY. Many early chevy use the same parts. Also use RUBBER if you won't your sway bar bolts not to brake. My 2 cents.