Cali,68,L-79

(Sorry no pics D.D. just use links provided i.e. new Forum software)

I noticed holes under the upper A-arms on the frame which looks like made for a bump stop for the upper A-arms.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cal...s/dsc04775.jpg

And the dimple.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cal...s/dsc04773.jpg

Now it differs from the lower A-arm which has a 2-hole bumper stop. So I used those blue stops that came with the coil-over shocks

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/cal...s/dsc04125.jpg

And I fabricated temporary bump stops. When I actually lowered the car on its tires that upper A-arm is a good 8-10 inches so I think it would never come in contact unless I hit a 3 foot pothole so it doesn't matter anyway. The marks you see are from me manually making the A-arm hit.

Anyway I cannot find these on Corvette Central/ Ecklers. If they exist please notify me and pics would be highly appericated.

Twin_Turbo

those holes are indeed for bump stops:

This is the one you need:


available:
http://www.artscorvetteparts.com/par...&attribute=arm

Eddie 70

Yes, there is supposed to be a bump stop there. Hopefully this pic will show up. The dust is where I haven't cleaned up from the paint job yet. :bb

Cali,68,L-79

That's the one. How the heck did both come out? I wonder if this is the noise I'm getting from the coil-overs since the car's lowered. doubt it being lowered the upper A-arm is even farther apart from the frame however the shock/ spring pressure is much less than the long *** stock shocks.

Twin_Turbo

You can easily pull them out... check the link I posted, they have them. In the listing go to page #6

Cali,68,L-79

Why the hell would somone remove them?? :shocked: :shocked:

Eddie 70

I removed mine when I clean and repainted the a-arms. When I found the rubbers laying in the garage, I couldn't figure out where they went on the car. I had to ask on the forum.

Twin_Turbo

It was your punishment for voting for a non split

They easily tear around the thin part where it pops into the frame but since you have none someone must have removed them. I'm missing one also, I think I lost it because it was there when I got the car.

RHD '68 L89

Cali, is that rust I see on the frame in the first Pic?

Twin_Turbo

Omg Rust...rust........

Van Steel

Check out my link and scroll to part number FS-12 & FS-13. Bumper acorns. You can also see them in the diagram.

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...t&SubGroup=102

Cali,68,L-79

VS thanks but I already placed my order. TT yes theirs rust on the frame but it's light surface rust and now that the cars in Southern California hopefully that stiffles its advance.

Twin_Turbo

do sumt'n about it... your car is being eaten ALIVE

Cali,68,L-79

TT your right and actually I have been doing it in steps. I have 2 areas of rust. aft of the rear and around the A-arms. Already have the back of the car frame sanded/ grinded down and coated with POR-15. even on top of the frame between the body and frame using inspection mirrors, what a PITA. That section shown will be done when I get the bumpers.