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Switch Suspension 2150 W. Broadway Rd. #102 Mesa, Az 85202
Phone: 800-928-1984
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Chevrolet Corvette 1963-1982 Street Grip Suspension System

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$1,670.00 - $2,260.00

Product Overview

This 1963-1982 Corvette StreetGRIP suspension kit provides modern handling and ride quality while lowering your car for great stance. Whether you are restoring your Corvette or building a restomod / pro-touring car, StreetGRIP will transform your driving experience for the better. The complete kit is easy to install and contains everything that you need to get the job done including lowering springs, adjustable shocks, high performance, self-lubricating bushings, and a beefy heavy duty sway bar, also includes hardware and instructions. A Ridetech exclusive, our shocks carry a million and one mile warranty. With the StreetGRIP system, driving on the highway will be a pleasure. Your chassis will feel more settled and controlled. When the road gets curvy, StreetGRIP will keep your tires level and planted while reducing body roll and reacting to transitions more quickly and effectively.  You’ll love driving your classic.

Fits: Chevrolet Corvette 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Features:

  • The NEW Ridetech Steel Rear Leaf Spring features an industry exclusive: 9 total leafs, the first six are full-length and measure in at a more favorable base spring rate of 175 lb./in. rate versus the stock 140 lb./in. rate. The rate jumps up to 225 lb./in. when on the three overload leafs. This design translates to minimized body roll all while maintaining an excellent ride quality. They are coated with an epoxy/graphite primer and black topcoat for durable corrosion resistance. Included are all-new Grade 8 hardware to attach the differential and side shims that ensure fitment on all 1963-1982 Corvettes with 2.25″ and 2.5” wide leaf.
  • Leaf Spring mounting block
  • Adjustable ride height
    – Optional front spring spacer
    – Included rear height spacers
  • Vehicle-specific dual-rate coil springs offer the best of both worlds … ride quality and sporty handling.
  • Self-lubricating Delrin control arm bushings eliminate unwanted movement and stiction.
  • A heavy duty, Large diameter front sway bar minimizes unwanted body roll.
  • Delrin sway bar bushings eliminate unwanted movement and stiction. No squeaking, no binding, no slop.
  • Vehicle-specific Ridetech HQ series shocks have adjustable rebound to help you fine tune ride and handling to suit your driving preferences.

Includes:

  • New steel leaf spring or factory leaf spring hardware
  • Dual Rate Coil springs
  • Adjustable HQ / RQ-S Series Monotube Shock absorbers
  • Heavy Duty Front Sway Bar
  • Delrin Control Arm Bushings
  • All necessary hardware and instructions

Note: The composite leaf spring offered in this system is currently on backorder with no ETA.

Ridetech Part Numbers

HQ Shocks w/ Leaf Spring - 11535020

HQ Shocks w/o Leaf Spring - 11535009

RQ-S Shocks w/ Leaf Spring - 11535023

RQ-S Shocks w/o Leaf Spring - 11535008

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Brand (Manufacturer) Info 

When you talk about Ridetech, you talk about world-class hot rodders who are problem solvers and innovators. Established in 1996, Ridetech knows what it takes to build a better-lowered car - the right vision, commitment and dedication, time, resources, and ingenuity.

Ridetech transforms your vintage cars into modern-day treasures.

 

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