1971 Corvette Shocks

[James C.]

What are the correct letters on the paper labels (stickers) for the front and rear shocks for a 1971 Corvette with a 454/4 speed with air conditioning.Thanks! Jim

[Tom R.]

Re: 1971 Corvette Shocks

Jim:

I'm going to jump out here and narrrow the search down to HV...same as 68-70. I'm assuming its a base big block suspension in contrast to the ZR2 suspension which would have called for the 550 bl/inch rated spring or EA.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1971 Corvette Shocks

Tom and Jim-----

I think Tom's referring to SPRING broadcast code labels. The SHOCK ABSORBER labels were "EK" for the front and "EM" for the rear. These same codes were used for quite a few years, but I don't recall which. I know that it includes 71, though.

Also, we don't need to consider the ZR-2 possibility. C-60 lets that one out.

[Tom R.]

Re: 1971 Corvette Front Coil Springs

Thanks Joe...and I was.