Some new parts for the rear suspension renovation have now arrived from Corvette Central. These include new bearings as well as some nuts and bolts where the originals were too worn to refurbish. A tool was also purchased (Rear wheel bearing set up tool) that is used to install and shim the bearings with the correct shims to...

The rear axle has now been dismantled and it went very smoothly with the bolts that had been in place for quite a long time. I lubricated everything with 5-56 the day before and let it all soak in a bit before loosening the bolts. That probably helped avoid having to use too much force. The differential won’t be taken...