More new Corvette Parts at Zip. These for the 1984-1996 C4 owner.
Zip now offers new C4 Corvette Suspension Parts including sway bar bushings, brackets and hardware that will allow you to rebuild your Corvettes front and rear suspension to factory original standards. These C4 Corvette Parts were previously discontinued by GM and have not been available until now. This is great news for those of you who are restoring or updating the suspension in one of your most prized possessions.
View all Corvette Parts Blog posts specific to C4 Corvettes here.
1963-1982 U-Joint Removal Tool
Repairing your half shafts by replacing your U-joints has never been easier, thanks to Zip Corvette’s Driveshaft/Half Shaft U-Joint Removal Tool.
This handy tool simplifies the tricky job of pressing out the U-joint caps in both the half shaft and the U-joints by providing a solid receiver cup and bearing cap plug for use with a bench vise or shop press. No more trying to find the proper size sockets and risk damaging those sockets, yokes or flanges while pressing out the U-joint caps.
This tool is also a slide hammer with a trick up its sleeve. The slide hammer attaches to the U-joint cap while it is partially out of the yoke and allows you to quickly and easily pop it completely out. By using the proper tools for the job, you minimize the chance of damaging the yokes and flanges, you shorten the time spent in the garage and you get your Corvette back out on the road – where it belongs!
Read our instructions describing how to use the 1963-1982 Corvette Driveshaft/Half Shaft U-Joint Removal Tool for C2, C3 Corvettes. We also have step by step instructions that show you how to replace your Corvettes Differential Half Shaft U-Joint, at CorvetteMagazine.com.
Corvette Toe Rod Link Assembly
Zip Corvette has found new “old stock” rear toe rod link assemblies that are available in limited supply, while they last. These C4 Corvette Rear Toe Rod Link Assemblies are the later 1992-1996 style that use the same outer tie rod as the front of your Corvette. If you own a 1984-1991 Corvette, you will have to purchase the 1992-1996 style tie rod in order to use this assembly.
These 1984-1996 toe rod link assemblies have not been available for several years and will most likely not be available again for many years to come.
C5 & C6 Corvette Drop Spindles
The Corvette suspension has always been ahead of itself. However it did have its short falls from 1963-1996. In 1997 the new C5 Corvette Suspension was revised to get it a new upper A-Arm, which went along way with helping the Corvette against the competition. With the new body style and new suspension and a new LS1 engine, the Corvette was now the sports car that other manufactures were comparing themselves to instead of the other way around.
The design of the suspension geometry was proved over and over again on the race tracks from all over the world. The new C5’s were a threat no matter what series they showed up in. The racing miles that were being put on them were a great help in finding any weak spots in the factory suspension components. Two things that were notable, first when the car was lowered the suspension did not seem to work as well, and two when adding serious brakes the spindle support brake bolt bosses could be a weak point by shearing off.
While the latter of the two was an odd occurrence, it was something that you did not want to happen no matter how rare it was. LG Motorsports has developed a billet spindle that eliminates both issues just described. This drop spindle lowered the car by 1″ while still maintaining the factory suspension geometry. The brake boss is also larger and now stronger by just the use of the billet aluminum over the cast aluminum. If you have a race car, or you run HPDE events or have a big brake setup from AP, Stop Tech, or Performance Friction, then these C5 & C6 Corvette Heavy Duty Drop Spindles by LG Motorsports (available from Zip Corvette) are a must have Corvette part.
By Justin Abbott – Zip Vice President
If you are restoring a 1953-1962 Corvette and are in need of a new set of upper and lower a-arm bumpers, we have the perfect solution that will guarantee authentic looks and state of the art performance. Our Corvette Front Upper & Lower A-Arm Bumpers for 1953-1962 C1 Corvettes are made of restoration polyurethane, which is designed to look original while providing the performance gains of a polyurethane suspension part. The a-arm bumpers, like any “resto poly” part from us are guaranteed not to rot, deform, or wear out over time and include a matte finish to maintain your Corvette’s factory original look.
1953-1962 Corvette Restoration Poly A-Arm Bumpers
Are you not sure whether you would like to install original style rubber components, polyurethane components, or restoration polyurethane components on your Corvette? Read: “What is the difference between polyurethane, rubber, or restoration polyurethane?”
Timken Wheel Bearings
If your C4 or C5 Corvette’s Wheels Bearings have gone bad we now have a cost efficient solution that will not require you to sacrifice durability or performance. In years past the only option once your Corvette’s Hub Assembly went bad was to either not drive the car or pay hundreds of dollars to replace the units with AC Delco brand wheel bearings. Sure AC Delco has a name that can be trusted, but the cost of their bearings was and is still today well above a reasonable price for most Corvette owners. With the option of having the wheel bearings rebuilt out of the question because they are non-serviceable items, many companies turned to cheap aftermarket replacements, most of which are made overseas. We would like to let you know that you do not have to settle for cheap replacements any longer as our new C4 and C5 Corvette Timken Wheel Bearing/Hub Assemblies are now available and proudly Made in the USA.
Timken vs. AC Delco
Our new Timken Wheel Bearings will allow you to save greatly over high priced AC Delco units. If you have been ignoring sure signs of a bad hub assembly such as alignment issues, premature tire wear, increased vibration and noise because you don’t want to settle for a cheap aftermarket bearing and you are not ready to spend hundreds of dollars on an AC Delco Corvette Wheel Bearing, then our new Timken hub assemblies may be exactly what you are looking for. Preset from the factory and Made in the USA, our Timken Corvette wheel bearings can be easily installed by any respectable mechanic or shop. Here is a list of the Timken Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly installation guidelines.
SKF Corvette Racing HUB
If you have upgraded your Corvette’s performance, you will want these SKF front and rear racing hubs. The 1997-2010 Corvette SKF Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing Assemblies are designed to provide high stiffness during cornering, thereby reducing piston knock-back and the need to tap your Corvette’s brakes. They are also designed for durability and to maintain preload at sustained loading of 1.2g! All this adds up to faster lap times with much better driver feedback over stock and other aftermarket C5 & C6 Corvette wheel bearings.
With our SKF Corvette Wheel Bearing Assemblies you gain:
- Better brake performance under high loads
- Higher preloads
- Better handling
- Increased hub durability
- A compact unit with less than 10 microns of run-out
Corvette CV Joint Boots
Though they may not seem like much your C5 or C6 Corvette’s Inner & Outer CV Joint Boots play a key role in keeping your Corvette on the road. They are prone to cracking or splitting, which can have multiple negative effects on the drive-ability of your Corvette. Besides allowing contamination into the CV joint itself and causing premature wear of the bearings, cracked CV joint boots allow grease to be slung out of the boot, which can saturate your Corvette’s Brakes. This would not only cause an increase in braking distances but can also ruin your Corvette’s brake pads and rear rotors. If you have replaced your Corvette’s rear brake components or upgraded to performance brake pads & rotors, you know that brake rotor and pad replacements can get very expensive.
Until now the only sure way to avoid damage from bad CV joint boots was to replace the expensive CV axle shaft, which comes with new inner and outer CV joint boots. With the recent addition of our C5 & C6 Corvette Inner & Outer CV Joint Boot Kits you can now replace your Corvette’s CV joint boots without spending hundreds of dollars for the entire axle shaft. We have inner and outer CV joint boots for all C5, C6, Z06, Z51, Grand Sport, & ZR1 Corvettes. Each kit includes one inner or outer boot, clamps, & the correct amount of grease to replace a single boot.
Open up a Zip Corvette Parts restoration catalog and you will find just about anything you are looking for when it comes to restoring a Corvette. From frame crossmembers and Corvette Suspension Kits to Corvette Weatherstrip Packages and a whole lot more, we try to make your Corvette restoration as painless as possible. We also understand that not everyone is performing a frame off restoration but instead, just need to touch up a few small areas. In the midst of the thousands of Corvette Parts, we have many cost efficient items that can make a big difference for your Corvette. Here are a few of our most commonly sold items that you may be in need of:
Tachometer Cable Adapter
Corvette Tachometer Cable Adapter: 1962-1974 Corvette tachometer cables are famous for breaking due to the awkward position they were originally installed. If you have replaced you Corvette’s tachometer cable a few times, or are changing it for the first time, you can install one of our tachometer cable 90 degree adapters, which takes the strain off the cable itself. By installing this adapter you can now keep your Corvette’s tachometer cable well greased and undamaged over time.
Door Hinge Pin & Bushing Kit
Corvette Door Hinge Pin & Bushing Kit: One item that almost every 1953-1982 Corvette could use at some point is a door hinge pin and bushing kit. The doors on these Corvette’s are not light plus they are over 30 years old so sagging is almost impossible to avoid. With this inexpensive door hinge pin and bushing kit you can get rid of those sagging doors for good. Each kit comes with enough pins and bushings to do both doors and will work with your Corvette’s original door hinges. Many vendors will sell you pins that are too long and you have to cut them yourself. Make sure to ask before you buy, Zip sells the correct length door pins to make it easier for you.
Rally Wheel Silver Paint
Corvette Rally Wheel Silver Paint: Another money saver from Zip for 1967-1982 Corvette owners is our Corvette rally wheel silver paint. This rally wheel paint is a great alternative to buying a whole new set of rally wheels because if used correctly it can return your old rally wheels to “new” condition. Without ever removing your Corvette’s rally wheels you can simply remove the trim bands and center caps, wash the wheels thoroughly, lightly sand to remove any debris, remove remaining grit with an air hose, and paint away. Once the paint has dried reinstall your Corvette’s center caps and trim bands and appreciate the look of your new looking wheels. Read how to paint your Corvette’s rally wheels at CorvetteMagazine.com.
CAGS Disconnect Plug Kit
Corvette CAGS Disconnect Plug Kit: The CAGS disconnect plug will eliminate the computer’s 1st-to-4th shift in your 1989-2009 6-speed Corvette by disconnecting the computer aided gear selection system. This specially designed plug protects the loose ends of the harness from dirt and corrosion, while adding the resistance needed to eliminate “service engine” codes. No modifications to your Corvette’s wiring is necessary, the plug can easily be removed to restore original function. Read how to install the C5 & C6 Corvette CAGS Disconnect Plug Kit.
At Zip we strive to satisfy our customers’ every needs when it comes to buying Corvette Parts & Accessories. One of our most important customer service goals is to be sure we have the most up to date inventory in the Corvette Parts market. By adding parts literally every day to our forever growing inventory, Zip is able to offer one of the largest selections of restoration and performance Corvette Parts in the world.
C5 Corvette Ball Joint
One of the most recent additions to Zip’s inventory includes C5 Corvette upper & lower ball joints. For years they have not been available, but now you can buy them through Zip. Before, if your Corvettes suspension became loose, causing inconsistent handling and/or aggressive tire wear you could only purchase a whole new control arm with the ball joints already installed. The problem here is that a complete control arm replacement with labor could run well above $1000. Today, new Corvette ball joints are $59-$72. These ball joints, exclusive to Zip Corvette, are direct replacements for the factory Corvette ball joints and could be the solution to a faulty suspension.
