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Corvette Suspension Bushings - Urethane (Set) : 1997-2004 C5 & Z06

Name: Corvette Suspension Bushings - Urethane (Set) : 1997-2004 C5 & Z06
Brand: Prothane Suspension Parts
SKU: 13127200
Price: 158.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Corvette Suspension Bushings - Urethane (Set) : 1997-2004 C5 & Z06

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Availability: In Stock - Ships Next Business Day Brand: Prothane Suspension Parts SKU: 13127200

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Description

Increase handling and suspension on your 1997 -to- 2004 C5 or Z06 Corvette, with this bushing kit.

Unlike stock bushings, this kit is made of urethane, so gas, oil and other detrimental road chemicals will not harm them and therefore allow them to last longer. Kit comes complete with bushings for the front and rear control arms.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Polyurethane is a term used to describe a wide ranging family of elastomers (any compound exhibiting the characteristics of natural rubber; stretchy and elastic.). Poly meaning "many" and "urethane" the classification of the chemical structure. Polyurethane or urethane for short, is used as a solid cast material (bushings). Polyurethane can be as soft as a rubber
band or as hard as plastic.

Many advantages can be found over rubber. Depending on the formulation, urethane has a higher load-bearing capacity, greater tear strength, better compression set, greater abrasion resistance, tolerant to greases, oils and ozone and allows for more unique designs.

Rubber is the sap of trees found mostly in tropical climates. The sap is altered by mixtures of carbon (why it's black) and mineral oils and various fillers. Polyurethane is completely chemical or man-made. Because rubber is a biodegradable product it is affected by ozone and will over time dry rot and degrade, while urethane will keep going and going.

There are approximately 20 categories in which urethanes are rated based on physical properties. The most common is hardness. Others include: abrasion resistance; compression set; tensile strength; tear strength; etc.

Most all urethane bushings and mounts are manufactured from a two part liquid cast system. It basically constitutes a polyol or prepolymer and a curative. Much like epoxy, when the two are mixed together, they begin to harden and form a solid material. This mixture is poured into molds where it forms the bushing, mount or pad when it turns a hard solid.Other ways include injection of melted urethane pellets. This is accomplished much like plastic injection moldingwhere the pellets are melted and forced through a small opening into a closed mold cavity. Another way is to cast a solid round bar and then machine it to the desired shape.

No. In most cases the color of the part has no relation to the hardness or other physical characteristic. The pigment used to color our urethane components is a paste-like product that is mixed into the urethane in quantities of about 2-4%. You have your choice between red or black colors.

In a word, no. Squeaking is caused by high frequency vibrations that can be heard rather than felt. It is usually caused by lack of lubrication, poor installation, incorrect part, urethane that may be too hard for the application. In sway bar mount applications, most squeaking comes from not cleaning the sway bar prior to installing the bushings and not using our "squeak proof" Supergrease! Additionally, all our dynamic application bushings feature grooves or splines to hold in our waterproof, highly adhesive, high temperature and pressure SuperGrease™.

The original rubber bushing or mount was fairly soft which helped to attenuate noise and vibration that is generated by the tires and road surface. Increasing the hardness of the bushing either with harder rubber, urethane or even bronze, will allow more transmission of noise and vibration. Some manufacturers formulate the hardness and design to reduce this effect. A softer urethane bushing allows the vehicle to perform better without the harshness, even over the same hardness rubber piece.

No, no and no. Each manufacturer has their own idea as to the best way a bushing should be designed. We select materials based on physical performance and choose the right hardness for each application.

Urethane can be formulated for anything from an MG to a Cadillac to a rough and ready 4X4 or lowered Honda street car.

No. Installing urethane components requires no special tools. However, if unique tools and equipment are required due to the type of vehicle, you will need them in order to do a correct job.
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RETURNS

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West Coast Corvette is not responsible for return shipping costs unless it was our error. Please refer to the tables below for return restrictions.

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Time Period	Refund Policy
90 days	Full refund to original payment method
After 90 Days	30% Restocking fee and store credit at our discretion, Some restrictions apply.

Item Restrictions	Products	Refund Policy
Oversized/Special Order Items	Oversize fees are noted on the product listing. Including but not limited to, wheels, spoilers, splitters, side skirts, exhaust systems, exhaust parts, any items with initial oversize shipping fees or that have been ordered from an outside supplier.	10%-25% Restocking fee
Custom Items	MGP Calipers, Lloyd Mats, Racemesh Grills, American Car Craft, Oracle Lighting	Not eligible for return
Final Sale	Used parts, clearance items and parts that have been installed.	Not eligible for return

SHIPPING
All items will be shipped via Standard Ground Service unless otherwise requested. Many carriers require a physical street address; they will not deliver to a P.O. Box. All freight charges are the customer’s responsibility. Please note that all freight charges quoted are for Standard Ground Service on the price list. We will be happy to quote you charges for other shipping methods. All Items shipped on Friday Next Day Air will be delivered on the following Monday. If you would like Saturday delivery for items shipped on Friday only, please contact us for shipping arrangements. If an item is custom order or on back order, it will ship with the selected shipping service as soon as it is ready. To check if an item is in stock and ready to ship, please call our parts department.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

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CORE CHARGES
Our exchange program is very simple and allows you to receive chrome plated wheels or powder coated calipers without unnecessary down time to your vehicle. We first send you a set of our high quality chrome plated GM wheels or powder coated calipers to have installed. The best way to purchase is with a credit card. We initially charge you for the Chrome Plating
(wheels) or powder coating (calipers) plus a refundable core charge.
You must return your undamaged cores within ten (10) days, we then issue you a full core credit within ten (10) days of receiving the product. Cores returned late (after the 10-day period) will be charged a $30.00 (per day) late fee. There will be a $100.00 stripping fee on painted caliper cores. To insure the highest quality available we only exchange GM products and they must be for the same style and year. Any damages will be deducted from the core refund. You may contact WCC for return shipping assistance.

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SHORTAGES
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ALASKA & HAWAII
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