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02-19-2008 #1
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Corvette C4 I-beam material
Hi,
To get the ride height I am looking for I might need to have the I-beam/batwing on my Dana44 corvette C4 rearend shortened.
I talked to a welder today and he said that it shouldnt be a problem if he knew what kind of aluminum it was (he told me some different numbers).
Anyone know?Have Fun!
André
2009 Chrysler 300C Touring.
3.0 liter V6 diesel, five speed auto, black with light grey leather.
1968 Chevelle Coupe.
355cid, Viper T56, Corvette C4 IRS (Dana 44) and Corvette C4 IFS with Porsche 6piston Brembo's.
1980 Chevy Van (shortie G10).
355cid, TH350, 8.5" 10bolt posi and Belltech spindles.
2000 BMW 540i Wagon. (FOR SALE €7K)
4.4 liter V8, six speed manual, lowered and with Bilstein B8's, silver with black leather.
2001 Ford Focus Wagon.
1.8 liter turbo diesel, and a whoppin 90HP.:bsjerk:
1968 Benelli Motorella
foldable 50c scooter to go in a car trunk.
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one 125cc one cylinder and one will be 350cc two cylinder.
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02-22-2008 #2
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surprised no one knows. I dont... BUT if push comes to shove, look up laboratory testing in your yellow pages and find a local metallurgy testing facility... I think my local place wanted $150-$350 to verify some SS for me.
might also try some of the vette forums or even ask ktech (I know they are all about the c5/c6 but they all seem super willing to help)Last edited by newby; 02-22-2008 at 05:43 PM. Reason: i kaint spel
02-23-2008 #3
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It surprises me as well, but I guess nobody here have welded or shortened it. I do have a vette book somewhere so it might be written there.
Anyhow I just figured out that I dont need to shorten it anyway. To me the angles looked excessive at the ride height I want but I put on the vette fiberglass spring and it gives me a ride height of just one inch more than I need and thats with an empty car so I guess its all ok.
thanks!Have Fun!
André
2009 Chrysler 300C Touring.
3.0 liter V6 diesel, five speed auto, black with light grey leather.
1968 Chevelle Coupe.
355cid, Viper T56, Corvette C4 IRS (Dana 44) and Corvette C4 IFS with Porsche 6piston Brembo's.
1980 Chevy Van (shortie G10).
355cid, TH350, 8.5" 10bolt posi and Belltech spindles.
2000 BMW 540i Wagon. (FOR SALE €7K)
4.4 liter V8, six speed manual, lowered and with Bilstein B8's, silver with black leather.
2001 Ford Focus Wagon.
1.8 liter turbo diesel, and a whoppin 90HP.:bsjerk:
1968 Benelli Motorella
foldable 50c scooter to go in a car trunk.
2x '90s Yamaha TZR 2stroke bikes.
one 125cc one cylinder and one will be 350cc two cylinder.
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