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72vet:
;40 Has anyone replaced the rods on the rear of their vet

with any of the adjustable kits that Ecklers are selling , the

prices differ from around $129 to $309 .

Sure the more you pay the extra hardware you get. But where do you stop. Or do I go standard

So if anyone has gone through this, your input would be appreciated.
;-) ;-) ;-)

VET-005:
If you do not have a problem with your rear end alignment you dont really need the adjustable one's. People who lower the s#!t out of there cars are the ones who will usually need them or if you need extra adjustments because you are setting the car up for the track.

smokem:
You don't need a new mounting brkt. just adjustable strut rods usually poly ends . $119 a pr.
I have seen many a wrecked C3 after the strud rod failed , a very common cause of the end 4 end on freeways , so good idea to change.

ettev87:
72vet, as far as I know adjustable rods do not do anything more than the standard bracket with the offset bolt. I am not familiar with Eckler's kit but I suspect it is supplied from Vette Brakes & Products. [some of the bits I have bought from Ecklers originated from Corvette America?]. The VB&P unit has a revised bracket off the diff that allows vertical rather than horizontal adjustment of the strut rod. The adjustable strut rod then allows camber adjustment to suit the vertical position. The position of the strut rod [vertically] determines the change in camber over the suspension travel. I have bought this unit from VB&P for my restoration project; but unfortunately at this stage not on the road, so cannot tell you of any benefits. But I can tell you, so far, I have not had anything from VB&P on how to set it up properly! When I asked for detailed set up information, they offered to supply "square" washers to lock the vertical adjustment in the "stock" position. When I get my project "powered" and "rolling" I hope to find a "wheel aligner" that knows their "s&%t"!!!

77CVT:
I haven't seen any explanation on how to set up the adjustable ones either.

I have a greenwood article that says to put a 1/2 inch spacer under the centre strut rod plate on the diff.  This reduces toe movement under loads.  I did this on my '77 with poly bushes and it made a difference - mainly because of the poly bushes all round.

I would go 6 link personally over just the adjustable rods.

;42

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