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  • John S.
    Very Frequent User
    • June 15, 2015
    • 505
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    C3 Rear Shock Rebuild

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    Does anyone rebuild these shocks or are there any bushing kits available that I can have pressed in ?? Certainly would like to get them back on the car for another 49 years of use !!
    1973 L82 M21 4 Speed, very original and well documented driver/survivor
    NW Chapter Member, 2016 Bend Regional Top Flight
    73/74 TIM&JG 3rd Edition Revision Team Member
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    • Joe L.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • February 1, 1988
      • 43193
      #2
      Re: C3 Rear Shock Rebuild

      Originally posted by John Sigmund (61302)
      Just dropped both trailing arms out of my ‘73, the right rear bearing was starting to show signs of wear/movement.

      Everything came apart amazingly well and it appears to be the first time any work has been done to the rear suspension. I’ve got a number of small pieces that I will be replacing, the trailing arms will probably go to Bair’s for a complete rebuild. I’ve got new bolts, shims and strut rod bushings also from Bairs but the one open issue I have is my original rear shocks. While the dampening action of the shocks feels great the top/bottom rubber bushings are certainly shot.

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      Does anyone rebuild these shocks or are there any bushing kits available that I can have pressed in ?? Certainly would like to get them back on the car for another 49 years of use !!

      John------


      The lower bushings were once available from GM under GM #3735334 but are long-since discontinued. The original lower bushings were actually a one piece design whereas the aforementioned SERVICE bushings were 2 piece. However, once installed, the 2 piece bushings are equally functional and indiscernible from originals. Plus, they are much easier to install. The bushings are available from Corvette parts sources like Dr. Rebuild, etc.

      The upper bushings were never available separately from GM. As far as I know, they are not available in the aftermarket, either.
      In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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        • Edward J.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • September 15, 2008
          • 6940
          #3
          Re: C3 Rear Shock Rebuild

          John, Zip Corvette sells bushings for the shocks, they have the two piece rubber lowers and a one piece poly. Lower, and the uppers as well.
          New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight.
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            • John S.
              Very Frequent User
              • June 15, 2015
              • 505
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              1973 L82 M21 4 Speed, very original and well documented driver/survivor
              NW Chapter Member, 2016 Bend Regional Top Flight
              73/74 TIM&JG 3rd Edition Revision Team Member
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                • James G.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • August 22, 2018
                  • 783
                  #5
                  Re: C3 Rear Shock Rebuild

                  maybe just rub some paint into the rusty areas vs complete repaint so they fit in better with your quite original car?
                  James A Groome
                  1971 LT1 11130 - https://photos.app.goo.gl/zSoFz24JMPXw5Ffi9 - the black LT1
                  1971 LT1 21783 - 3 STAR Preservation.- https://photos.app.goo.gl/wMRDJgmyDyAwc9Nh8 - Brandshatch Green LT1
                  My first gen Camaro research http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.p...owposts;u=4337
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                    • John S.
                      Very Frequent User
                      • June 15, 2015
                      • 505
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                      1973 L82 M21 4 Speed, very original and well documented driver/survivor
                      NW Chapter Member, 2016 Bend Regional Top Flight
                      73/74 TIM&JG 3rd Edition Revision Team Member
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                        • James G.
                          Very Frequent User
                          • August 22, 2018
                          • 783
                          #7
                          Re: C3 Rear Shock Rebuild

                          I love unrestored cars, kinda partial to ones with at least one chrome bumper.
                          James A Groome
                          1971 LT1 11130 - https://photos.app.goo.gl/zSoFz24JMPXw5Ffi9 - the black LT1
                          1971 LT1 21783 - 3 STAR Preservation.- https://photos.app.goo.gl/wMRDJgmyDyAwc9Nh8 - Brandshatch Green LT1
                          My first gen Camaro research http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.p...owposts;u=4337
                          Posts on Yenko boards... https://www.yenko.net/forum/search.php?searchid=826453
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