C4 corvette irs installation.

[laidbackbigun]

in the pic, which it could be a bad pic, it looks like some positive camber going on in rear. might have to weigh it down or lower the rear or draw some more camber adjustment in.

 

[5.3_silverado]

This is awesome. Have you drove it yet?

I've put around 1500 miles on it. It rides great and corners alot better

 

[5.3_silverado]

in the pic, which it could be a bad pic, it looks like some positive camber going on in rear. might have to weigh it down or lower the rear or draw some more camber adjustment in.

It was lowered all the way down. I had to replace the bolts and replace the mono leaf to get the camber right.

 

[ccreddell]

Any update on this?

 

[sewlow]

IIRC, he mentioned on F/B that he had sold it. About a year ago.
Was having way too much fun blasting through the twisties.
Collected a few...ahhh... 'souvenirs' from the local constabulary.
Says he's gonna build another though.

 

[ccreddell]

Ahh... Gotcha.

 

[Aarong23]

What are the benefits of doing this kind of rear suspension swap vs a 4 link, or anything not leaf springs?

 

[ccreddell]

Technically, it is a 4-link.....of sorts....

 

[Erik the Awful]

If you set it up properly an IRS will give you better handling over bumps. On smoother surfaces a properly set up solid rear axle will handle just as well.

If you feel froggy, check out Chassis Engineering by Herb Adams on Amazon. I have a copy and it's excellent if you're interested in suspension modification.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=chassis+engineering&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

[sewlow]

With an IRS, each side of the suspension works/absorbs independently from one side to the other.
With a solid axle, the actions of one side of the differential/suspension/wheels effects the other side.