What does underbody bracing do on a C4 Corvette?
What does underbody bracing do on a C4 Corvette?
As a result, all C4 convertibles were equipped with an underbody “X” brace. Underbody bracing was found to be a simple solution to the frame instability issue. The “X” frame is used to stiffen the frame and body. Coupes benefit greatly from the addition of underbody bracing. This is an easy project for any C4 Corvette owner.
When to install camber brace on C4 Corvette?
The camber-brace is another easy-to-install upgrade for your C4 Corvette. You can easily install both the cross-frame and camber-brace on a Saturday and have Sunday available for extensive road testing. Jacking the car up and letting the suspension hang free allows for quick and easy installation of the camber-brace.
When was the X brace added to the C4?
This became very evident in late 1986 when convertibles were introduced. As a result, all C4 convertibles were equipped with an underbody “X” brace. Underbody bracing was found to be a simple solution to the frame instability issue. The “X” frame is used to stiffen the frame and body.
When to remove emergency brake cable from Corvette?
The emergency brake cable retainer is the first thing to remove once you have your Corvette on jack stands at a height high enough to allow for drilling holes. Save the retainer strap for installation later. The fuel filter retainer strap and line clamps should be removed also to allow the fuel filter and lines to be repositioned.
As a result, all C4 convertibles were equipped with an underbody “X” brace. Underbody bracing was found to be a simple solution to the frame instability issue. The “X” frame is used to stiffen the frame and body. Coupes benefit greatly from the addition of underbody bracing. This is an easy project for any C4 Corvette owner.
This became very evident in late 1986 when convertibles were introduced. As a result, all C4 convertibles were equipped with an underbody “X” brace. Underbody bracing was found to be a simple solution to the frame instability issue. The “X” frame is used to stiffen the frame and body.
The camber-brace is another easy-to-install upgrade for your C4 Corvette. You can easily install both the cross-frame and camber-brace on a Saturday and have Sunday available for extensive road testing. Jacking the car up and letting the suspension hang free allows for quick and easy installation of the camber-brace.
Do you need a gear reduction starter bracket?
Stripped a starter bolt which turned into a pain having to drill the bit out and tap it in and added a helicoil. A must have for sure if you have a gear reduction starter on an old Detroit diesel engine. Works great!
