Ridetech 63-82 Chevy Corvette Streetgrip Suspension System W/ HQ Shocks & Steel Leaf Spring
Ridetech’s StreetGRIP suspension kit brings modern handling, ride quality, and a great lowered stance to your 1963-1982 Corvette. Whether you are restoring your Corvette or building it up as a restomod or pro-touring car, StreetGRIP transforms your driving experience for the better. The complete kit is easy to install and contains everything needed to get the job done including lowering springs, adjustable shocks, high performance self-lubricating bushings, and a beefy heavy duty sway bar, optional steel leaf spring and also includes hardware and instructions.
One of Ridetech industry exclusives is that our Fox Factory shocks carry a million and one mile warranty. With the StreetGRIP system, driving on the highway becomes more of a pleasure. Your chassis will feel more settled and controlled. When the road gets curvy, StreetGRIP will keep your tires planted, reduces body roll and sharpens steering response for a much improved driving experience in your classic.
- The NEW Ridetech Steel Rear Leaf Spring features an industry exclusive: 9 total leafs, the first six are full-length and measure in at a more favorable base spring rate of 175 lb./in. rate versus the stock 140 lb./in. rate. The rate jumps up to 225 lb./in. when on the three overload leafs. This design translates to minimized body roll all while maintaining an excellent ride quality. They are coated with an epoxy/graphite primer and black topcoat for durable corrosion resistance. Included are all-new Grade 8 hardware to attach the differential and side shims that ensure fitment on all 1963-1982 Corvettes with 2.25″ and 2.5” wide leaf.
- Designed and manufactured in Ridetech’s ISO 9001 certified USA facility.
- Lowers your Corvette up to 2” via lowering springs in the front, and rear lowering bolts in the rear.
- Vehicle-specific Ridetech HQ or RQ-S Series Shocks feature 24-position rebound adjustment to tune ride and handling to driver preference. The HQ’s use an aluminum body and the RQ-S a steel body. Both shocks use the same Fox Factory internal components.
- Vehicle-specific Dual-Rate Coil Springs drop the front 2” from stock ride height, and offer the best of both worlds … ride quality & sporty handling.
- Self-lubricating Delrin control arm & sway bar bushings eliminate unwanted movement and stiction, and slop.
- A heavy duty, large diameter (1.125” OD) front sway bar minimizes unwanted body roll.
- 1-2″ rear lowering bolts, includes 9.5″ stainless steel bolt, bushings and aluminum spacers to fine tune the stance.
- Compatible with existing stock Corvette leaf spring or new Ridetech Steel Leaf Spring.
