To wedge or not to wedge??

[Robert]

I recently lowered my 84 without using wedges. I read that others here have done that. It gets it LOW...really low.

Now, though, I am wondering if wedges or the original rubber bushings are for more than just spacing. Are they to protect the transverse spring from contact with metal?? The original rubber bushings had gone bad and the metal bar inside was shifting around making an awful noise.

The Vette rides very well and quiet with no bushings. I just don't want the spring to fail at 75 mph.

Any thoughts??? I really am losing sleep worrying that I made a bad decision. I can take the spring out again. I have done it 2 times already. 3 times makes an expert I think.


Robert

 

[Sevale]

I don't know much about the mechanical stuff, but what I do know is that my mechanic (also my cousin) put new wedges on mine when I got a new brake system put in.. so I assumed they were important. *shrug*

(I know.. I'm no help :cry)

 

[Robert]

I went to an alignment shop today that several Vette owners take the cars to. The owner said that as long as the spring is secure against the cross member it will be no problem.


I will leave it as is and check it every several hundred miles.

I just want to sleep all night for a change..........

 

[*89x2*]

I know a fella who has his lowered - removed the pads completely and did NOT use the wedges - his car sits entirely too low :eek


I have used the wedges on my 1989 since '90 w/ no issues - w/ the longer bolts for the back, it sits even and low - but not scraping low

 

[Robert]

This sits pretty low...I wouldn't say REALLY low..