Suspension parts from VSE(H. Adams)

[Yves Thaens]

Hi,

I'm specifically looking for the spherical bushings for the rear trailing arms of a C3. Anyone know where these can be bought ?

Thanks

Yves

[Joe L.]

Re: Suspension parts from VSE(H. Adams)

Yves-----

I'm not sure what you mean by "spherical bushings for the reat trailing arms".

The only bushings used on a trailing arm are the forward bushings through which pass the bolts which retain the trailing arm to the frame. These can be acquired from Corvette parts vendors like Dr. Rebuild or from GM under GM #3743857 (2 required per arm) and the center retainer (tube) is GM #3819806 (1 required per arm). The washer-like plates on either side can be reused or purchased under GM #3820418.

If you are referring to the half-dome-shaped rubber CUSHIONS found on either end of the long spring bolts at the rear of the trailing arm, Dr. Rebuild can fix you up with those, too. They are GM #3831586. 2 are required per side.

[Clem Z.]

goggle" VSE suspension" *NM*

[Yves Thaens]

Re: Suspension parts from VSE(H. Adams)

Joe,

I mean the bushing with which the trailing arm bolts to the frame. Herb Adams designed a spherical bushing inside some steel tube that could be welded in the opening of the trailing arm. The big idea was that a trailing arm doesn't only move up and down but also a little to the inside when on the way up. Normally the rubber takes this flex, but as we all know, this is not a real good solution in terms of alignment. The spherical bearing would do this task a lott better while keeping alignment perfect within specs in a riding situation.

But I do not seem to find any website relating to his firm VSE (also not on google).

Thanks

yves

[Clem Z.]

herb adams suspension parts are sold by

moroso