Let's take the rear suspension of the early C4 Corvette. A lot of the parts you need to rebuild your rear suspension simply aren't available from the local Chevrolet dealer.

Yes, Andy, you can lower your C4 Corvette without air ride or coilover springs. There are kits available that have everything for lowering your Corvette's front and rear suspension for less than $50.

However, none of them came with the LS1 small-block V8 of the C5 Corvette and independent rear suspension from the C4 Corvette.

Not sure if you can mount an independent rear suspension on your 'rod? Rod and Custom Magazine covers the basics step by step in this issue. Check it out.

The C4 Corvette still offers solid performance and incredible value. The aftermarket has a huge selection of parts and upgrades to refresh the aging model.

Let's take the rear suspension of the early C4 Corvette. A lot of the parts you need to rebuild your rear suspension simply aren't available from the local Chevrolet dealer.