1976 C3 Corvette - Front Suspension Rebuild Pt 2

[@KDitmeion]

Holding the control arm with your feet is genius.

[@DeanFuller1960]

This is a big job. Well done. You will end up with a car that not only are you proud to own but fun to drive. I always tell people when you remove anything to repair / replace just clean and paint...before long your car will look tons better without taking the time to totally restore.

[@RestorationObsession]

Thank you so much, Dean. I agree with you 100% =)

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

I bought a suspension kit and had my local frame mechanic install it, along with new Gymkhana front springs. Much stiffer at speed, you really command the road. Anyone who has a mech install the bushings, just recheck everything as I found brake hardline clamp bolts missing and no grease in some of the bushings causing a squeak. Needle grease fitting does the trick with the bushings. Also remember to regrease the rear bearings every 30K. You have to remove the axle from the trailing arm and there is a special greasing donut you bolt on. Works rather well and your rear end trailing arm bearings will last.

[@RestorationObsession]

Thanks for the advice! That's good to know. I will be replacing both trailing arms soon. I was going to rebuild mine, but then figured I could save a lot of time and effort by picking up new ones. That way I can restore the old ones at my leisure and either keep them as backups or sell them.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

@@RestorationObsession Thats probably the best bet as everything is new. Just be sure your bearings are lubed if you get the entire trailing arm with emergency brake shoes. Ya there are always people looking for a good set.

[@aronbechiom565]

My next '76 will be a blue one. Love that color.

[@RestorationObsession]

Thanks, yeah, me too.

[@TheTaxreliever]

That is a big job....this vette is going to be one sorted out driver soon!

[@petercassar3546]

thanks for video. may i suggest paying for a professional wheel alignment once anyone has done such a thorough rebuild. Cheers

[@RestorationObsession]

I plan to do that after I replace the trailing arms. =)

[@waltha65]

You are an Don’t Stop, Rangerchanic ,darling,we are Vette lover and you know what that mean.. LOVE HURT.. :-) San Fco Vette lover.

[@Damien_In_Hawaii]

Thanks!

[@dannybam1]

Hahaha that's funny it sounded like an ufo another great video!

[@RestorationObsession]

Haha, thanks DB!

[@superstarmj1]

you are a delight:)

[@chasryan2040]

What method did you use to get the spring in? Threaded Rod n Jack? I am in the middle of this same project.

[@Mr.Abarth]

Thank you for your video! Where did you ordered this suspension kit?

[@RestorationObsession]

You are welcome! I ordered the parts from Eckler's Corvette.

[@LukeAshlocke]

please do an in depth video on the wiring!!! lol, sorry I know its a shit job but im currently doing it now and I can't find out where half of these go back to?

[@RestorationObsession]

Heya Luke! Are you referring to the whole wiring harness replacement? I haven't done that yet, hope to not have to though! 76Vette just posted a wiring harness video you might find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWqclXuFotBqjZo

[@aronbechiom565]

Maybe that sound was a chupacabra....

[@RestorationObsession]

HAHA! You could be right! :D

[@LukeAshlocke]

1:51- ghost?

[@americanbully9583]

Great channel and keep up the great work

[@Ralf-da-mouf]

tap tap tap happy gilmoe

[@tyronemorina4306]

Your funny 😄👍🏾🙏🏾nosale

[@davem6685]

A 44 min video that could have been 15 minutes. Please refund my 30 minutes of life back. Can’t believe you’re doing this in your tiny kitchen!