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...they're both bowed out on the bottom (tops leaning toward each other). Does this mean the bushings need to be replaced, or am I looking at a more serious problem here? The rears do the same, but not near as bad. I've noticed that the front end does this weird, leaning, really quick dig in and turn thing if I trun sharply. Mebbe this is just 'the Vette way' - I wouldn't know. This is my first Vette. I know my car is set up for fast steering, and I don't like it at all - much too nervous on the road for me. I'm going to have the guy that does my alignment switch it back to the outer holes on the spindles (after I install new bushings, I guess). If you guys need pics, I'll be glad to post. I've heard good and bad things about poly bushings - what's the general consensus? Good, bad, indifferent - pros and cons? Thanks!

BSeery

At the least bushings, and possibly ball joints.

Just make it easy on yourself. Get the entire front end rebuild kit (upper / lower a-arm bushings, upper / lower ball-joints / all new tie-rod ends, new HD idler arm and sway bar bushings) I got mine through the Corvette Mall (Zips) so you can get the 5% off. It's a heavy duty do-it-yourself. It can be done, but you have to have good tools and a weekend and a friend would be helpful. If you get the poly bushings then you don't need a press to replace them so you can save on the trip to the shop. However, if it still has the original ball-joints you may need a press to pop those out.

Have fun !!!

goofygrin

Your camber is out. You should be able to adjust this.

I just order all the suspension parts for a rebuild, front and rear (except trailing arms). I hope to do it in a couple weeks (have a 5 day weekend while I switch jobs). Hopefully it helps my twitchiness.

OH and if you want to see bad bushings, come on over, my leaking master cylinder has eaten all of them on the drivers side.



[Modified by goofygrin, 2:59 PM 7/13/2003]