Work In Progress. '88 TC

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Re: Work In Progress. '88 TC

Reply #75 – April 13, 2023, 12:34:13 AM

You will hate the urethane bushings in those control arms. Get the Moog bushing kit and a ball joint to rebuild your stock control arms.

Re: Work In Progress. '88 TC

Reply #76 – September 25, 2023, 08:41:05 AM

I've had the front spoiler waiting over a year to go on the car and earlier this Spring found the rear spoiler. Thanks to Clayton for the idea and telling me it was a Camaro rear spoiler.

I have been feeling guilty about not following Aerocoupe's advice on the front control arms. I had already ordered the front arms by the time he had posted and so far I really like them. When the urethane unhinges I will rebuild the originals as Aerocoupe advised.

The front suspension has been rebuilt with new springs, struts (KYB G2), and the control arms. Also added the MM Caster/Camber plates that have been sitting on the shelf waiting. Rear shocks were replaced too with KYB G2.

Improvements in driving are definitely noticeable although the ride is stiffer than the worn out OEM shocks/struts. Handles like it is on rails (to my feeble driving prowess) even though it sits high. New England roads are horrible so not being lowered is wanted for me not to bottom the car out.

Re: Work In Progress. '88 TC

Reply #77 – September 25, 2023, 10:50:28 AM

@Aerocoupe

What do you mean by "unhinge"?

Re: Work In Progress. '88 TC

Reply #78 – September 25, 2023, 02:33:39 PM

Car is looking good Mike.
Heading back towards Florida this Sunday!!!

Re: Work In Progress. '88 TC

Reply #79 – September 29, 2023, 03:26:32 PM

More cosmetics. Windows tinted 30% with headlights and corner lights polished.

Re: Work In Progress. '88 TC

Reply #80 – December 21, 2023, 10:43:55 AM

@ Chuck

I have no idea. Most likely my iPhone auto correcting me again so I edited it to "bushings".

I ran urethane bushings in my 85 TC and they came out the next weekend. To me they made the ride harsh and made the rear suspension twitchy. I had replaced the springs and dampers at the same time but I just could not deal with it as it was. Installed all new rubber OEM type bushings in the front LCA's, rear LCA's, and in the rear UCA mounts on the rear end. Problem was gone and the car rode and handled as expected.