C3 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension, Springs & Related Components

C3 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension, Springs & Related Components

C3 Corvette models are often what you imagine when you think of a vintage sports car stretching across the finish line at a race track. With eye-catching exterior features such as rally wheels, an elongated body style and side pipes, these muscle cars are fan favorites as production years lasted for almost 15 years. If you are lucky enough to own a 1968-1982 Corvette, look no further than Top Flight Automotive for aftermarket suspension parts and upgrades.

The C3 was designed for off-road racing and top speeds of over 100 mph, but Corvette owners can only experience these outputs with a proper suspension system. Fortunately, Top Flight Automotive brings you everything you need for restoration projects large and small with our inventory of C3 suspension kits and components. Easily find C3 Corvette suspension pieces for the ideal setup with all products organized by make, model and year.

1968-1982 Corvette Front and Rear Suspension Parts From Leading Brands

At Top Flight Automotive, we stock our inventory with C3 Corvette front and rear suspension components made by trusted manufacturers. When you want to repair a third-generation Corvette suspension system, turn to our site for a wide variety of parts from names you know:

  • ACDelco
  • Auto Accessories of America
  • Bilstein
  • Corvette America
  • HYPERCO
  • KYB
  • Metro Moulded Parts
  • Prothane
  • Ridetech
  • Van Steel

1968-1982 Corvette Front Suspension Components

The C3 Corvette features an independent suspension system with front wheels reacting freely from back tires. Ideally, your front suspension can handle oncoming bumps for balancing and stabilizing the cockpit. No matter how gently you drive, front suspension parts wear and tear over time, so Top Flight Automotive replacement parts are essential for turning, cornering and braking.

By clicking through our online store, find replacement C3 suspension parts for improving safety, handling and overall comfort for the ultimate behind-the-wheel experience. We cater to fan-favorite production years such as the 1980 C3 with parts including:

  • Shock absorbers
  • Shock mount retainers
  • Tie rod ends
  • Front spindle/steering knuckle bolt kits
  • Front coil springs
  • Upper ball joints
  • Lower ball joints
  • Front wheel bearing seals

C3 Corvette Racing Suspension

The classic C3 Corvette saw production runs by Chevrolet from 1968-1982 and defined what it meant to have a “racing” style. Featuring an iconic elongated body style, shining chrome trim and rally-style wheels, this generation of vehicles can handle off-road terrains and intense speeds of roughly 120 mph. Equipped with ZR1 racing packages and LT1 small-block V8 engines, drivers require a strong suspension system for safety, cornering and braking.

Welcome to Top Flight Automotive, where our experts showcase a passion for C3 restoration, style and performance. By browsing our online store, you will find lightweight racing suspension upgrades to keep your sporty C3 on the road or race track for years at a time. All front and rear suspension parts at Top Flight Automotive meet or exceed original specifications of the Chevrolet factory for a thrilling yet smooth ride.

C3 Corvette Front Racing Suspensions

Top Flight Automotive makes it easy to upgrade your racing suspension with a 1968-1982 performance suspension kit. With your choice of standard or touring configurations, we package everything you need for a better response from the driver’s seat. Kits include composite monosprings, front anti-sway bars and poly-adjustable strut rods for faster wheel reactions and long-lasting restoration results.

For further control over ride height and stiffness, our online store also contains Detroit Speed SpeedRay™ Front Suspension Kits for a bolt-in installation process.

C3 Corvette Rear Racing Suspensions

Browse our rear suspension kits for the C3 generation, including the Detroit Speed DECAlink™ Rear Suspension for optimum independent rear handling. The Detroit Speed rear suspension system includes aluminum uprights, coilover shocks and springs, a rear sway bar and all necessary bearings for a seamless installation.

C3 Corvette Rear Suspension

Sports car enthusiasts adore the C3 Corvette all over the world. Known for its signature racing exterior, the C3 Stingray featured an all-new body design for its time with LT1 small-block V8 engine options, ZR1 performance packages and 370 horsepower ranges. As one of the most iconic Corvette releases to date, the C3 saw nearly 15 years of production with both speed and comfort in mind.

If you are a C3 Corvette owner, your vehicle’s rear suspension is crucial for high-speed support and a smooth ride. Whether parts of your suspension have seen better days or you are looking to upgrade components, look no further than Top Flight Automotive. By browsing our online store, you can find everything you need to keep your classic C3 on the road for generations to come.

What Is a Rear Suspension?

At its core, a rear suspension serves the same function as a front suspension. These setups are implemented into vintage and modern Corvette vehicles to prevent the exterior body and undercarriage from making contact with the ground. A Corvette’s rear suspension plays an important role in the delivery of engine power to back wheels while maintaining traction and stability.

With a C3 Corvette, the rear suspension is necessary for supporting the weight of the vehicle and absorbing shock from changes in driving surfaces. Keeping your Corvette’s suspension in pristine shape is the key to even tire wear, traction control and a smooth ride inside the cockpit. Luckily, Top Flight Automotive stocks reproduction suspension parts for improving your C3’s behind-the-wheel experience.

C3 Corvette Rear Composite Springs

Upgrade your C3’s rear suspension settings with Corvette rear composite springs at Top Flight Automotive. Our products are compatible with 1968-1982 production years and improve driving smoothness, handling response and work to quiet excess road noise. Replacement composite springs require no modifications or frame adjustments and come with all hardware and instructions for a seamless installation process.

C3 Corvette Rear Struts and Shocks

Struts and shock absorbers are responsible for mitigating bouncing while driving on uneven terrains. For your safety and the lifespan of your tires, it is proactive to change out struts and shocks in pairs for even results across your Corvette. Here at Top Flight Automotive, our online store makes it easy to find rear suspension parts for your shopping convenience.

Corvette America’s Poly Adjustable Strut Rods help maintain correct vertical alignment in your C3 rear tires by reducing negative camber settings. These replacement parts contain forged ends and polyurethane bushings for long-lasting restoration results. No adjustment cams are present as Poly Adjustable Strut Rods lengthen and shorten by a turning motion and lock in place via jam nuts.

Additionally, you can shop our online store for aftermarket C3 shocks from KYB, Monroe and Bilstein. These shocks work to balance your vehicle and are available in black, gray and blue/yellow, depending on brand. Top Flight Automotive recommends adding a 1963-1982 Corvette Rear Suspension Hardware Kit to your order when installing rear struts and shocks.

1968-1982 C3 Corvette Rear Shock Mount Brackets

Need to replace the stock suspension shocks on a 1968-1982 Corvette? Order rear shock upper mount brackets from the Top Flight Automotive site. We offer the parts you need to keep rear shock absorbers secure.

Review our listings from Auto Accessories of America to maintain rear suspension systems on popular Corvettes including the 1970, 1971 and 1982 models. Many of the rear shock upper mount brackets we offer are designed to weld to your Corvette’s frame for substantial support.

C3 Corvette Rear Spring Mount Cushions Online

Find all of the intricate pieces you need to restore your 1960s, 1970s or 1980s C3 Corvette rear suspension setup. Top Flight Automotive offers must-have components for a smooth drive on the road and race track. Pick up a set of 1968-1982 rear spring mount cushions to support your vehicle’s suspension connections and eliminate unwanted vibrations.

Our inventory features C3 rear spring mount cushions made by Corvette America. Get all-rubber spring mount cushions to keep your troubleshooting to a minimum. Disassemble your vehicle’s rear suspension system knowing you’ll have what you need to update the springs efficiently. The rear spring mount cushions we sell work just as well as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts included on your ride when it was assembled.

1968-1982 C3 Corvette Rear Suspension Sway Bar Kits

Adding a rear suspension sway bar to your C3 Corvette gives you the potential to increase handling stiffness. Maybe you enjoy cornering on the race track or you want your vehicle to be more responsive during turns. Whatever your vision, Top Flight Automotive will help improve your driving experience with a collection of 1968-1982 rear suspension sway bars for sale online.

Upgrade the sway bar you have now using parts engineered by Corvette America and Auto Accessories of America. When you shop our site, you can get a sway bar along with all the brackets, rubber bushings and hardware you need to fasten the device on your sports car.

Shop With Top Flight Automotive for C3 Corvette Suspension Parts

Top Flight Automotive is proud to be a part of the Extra Mile Brands family of companies serving the Corvette community for over 45 years. As your one-stop-shop for Corvette parts and accessories, most orders are eligible for same-day shipping after processing. For more information about third-gen Corvette suspension parts or to place an order, contact Top Flight Automotive today.

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