What kind of suspension does a C4 Corvette have?

The C4 Corvette received aluminum suspension components for the first time. Rubber replacement bushings are not available. However, Corvette Central offers rear suspension spindle rods and urethane bushings. Almost immediately, urethane bushing manufacturers made all of the bushings available as a kit.

What rear end is in a C4 Corvette?

Both generations came in either a Dana 36 or Dana 44. –1984-96 Automatic transmission Corvettes have Dana 36 rear ends. Factory G.M.

Are Corvettes rear engine?

The Corvette’s traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout endured for seven decades, making it one of the world’s longest-running, continuously produced passenger cars with sales surpassing 1.7 million units.

What year did Corvette come out with independent rear suspension?

1963
First Corvette with independent rear suspension: Also in 1963, the sports car’s 10th year of production, the C2 became the first Corvette with an independent rear suspension. The design incorporated a transverse leaf spring, and it has remained a part of the Corvette’s suspension design for the last 55 years.

Do you need a rear suspension kit for a C4 Corvette?

Our weld-in 1984-96 C4 Corvette IRS rear suspension kits will allow you to bolt your supplied C4 rear end and either Ride Tech Coil overs or ShockWaves for air ride in place. Each weld-in kit is specifically designed per Make & Model for the easiest installation for the do it yourself builder. Frames that are 40″ wide or narrower use bracket kits.

What kind of caster does a C4 Corvette have?

All C4 Corvettes have short and long spacers to set the initial caster; 1984-1985 Corvettes will have long spacers at the rear (closer to the firewall) with short spacers at the front. 1986-1996 cars have the spacers reversed: short at the rear and long up front for increased caster.

What did the fourth generation Corvette do for suspension?

The fourth generation Corvette was a radical departure from General Motors early Corvette engineering. It eliminated a perimeter frame to support the suspension and driveline. Two front frame rails integrated into the first ever Corvette uni-body construction. This made for an interesting driveline mounting installation.

What are the suspension specs for a 1984 Corvette?

Changing the differential fluid on a regular basis keeps the inherent metal coursing through the fluid from exacerbating wear, slowing down the inevitable pinion shaft wear. The 1984-1985 front suspension alignment specifications were similar to the C2-C3 Corvette specs with a minimal three degrees of positive caster.

What are the best parts for a 1984 Corvette?

Zip Corvette has the best quality Corvette Parts available for your 1984-1996 Corvette. Whether you’re maintaining your 4th generation Corvette or completing a full restoration, our selection of C4 Corvette Suspension and Drivetrain parts is unsurpassed.

What are the upper control arms on a C4 Corvette?

1984-87 Upper control arms with washers, Lower control arms, Spindle housings with hub carriers, 11″ Rotor, Calipers and Outer tie rod ends. All used parts, not refurbished VF-84 Inquired for current cost

How tall is the front bracket on a 1996 Corvette?

1988-96 Corvette front bracket kit VF-40C-96 $960 Ride Height Data: Center of wheel is 1.5” above the bottom of the frame. Ride Height Data: Center of wheel is 2” above the bottom of the frame. 1984-87 Corvette front bracket kit VF-49C-84 $960 1988-96 Corvette front bracket kit VF-49C-96 $960

What kind of suspension does a C4 Corvette have?