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Houston54 04-09-2009 12:04 PM

C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
I have found information on kits to install C4 series vette IRS units into Task Force trucks but am looking for information on installing an IRS from a C3 series. So far I am not finding much.

Has anyone used this unit on their 55-59?

Is there something regarding this IRS that limits its use for this application?

The reason I am asking is I have access to a 78 vette IRS at a good price and think it would be good under the 58 currently waiting for garage space.

Bob@ProAuto 04-10-2009 08:51 AM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
The 1963-79 & 80-82 Corvette rear ends are 57.5" hub width. The deepest backspaced wheel (when talking 15") is 4". You would have to tub the bedsides for tire clearance.

cajundragger 04-11-2009 07:03 PM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
so your saying its too narrow or too wide?

Bob@ProAuto 04-13-2009 07:04 AM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
Typical bed side to side on these is 50.5" wide. I personally think it's too narrow.

Houston54 04-13-2009 07:51 AM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
I have decided to pass on this C3 unit as it just does not work well with the Task Force chassis. It also does not seem to fit well with the AD series chassis either but I am sure if someone wanted to use it they could find a way.

The C4 series suspension is a better option for my needs. Now I just have to have one fall into my lap like the C3 did.

robin58 04-13-2009 09:49 AM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
Depending on your definition of a good deal, Dino's in Picayune, MS sometimes has reasonable deals depending on supply/demand (they're a Vette only junkyard / parts supplier). There's also a listing in Hemmings Motor News right now for a front and rear from a 84-87 C4 ($750 each). Little pricey for the front imho but not bad for the rear.

57ExtCab 04-13-2009 03:43 PM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
84's should go for alot less I know on the TRI cars you were limited to on brake and wheel options; There was a time when you almost had to give away that 84

Coronas56 04-13-2009 06:52 PM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
Say I got my C4 Vette from Red line corvette in Calif. for $1.200.00 Shipped, it was from a 96............Front and rear

ChuckDriver 04-14-2009 07:30 AM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
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Here are some pic's from a show in GA in '98. The Vette IRS was installed by Mike Chesser, he did the Camaro clip on my 57. I think he sells a kit for the Vette install.


http://www.chesserbuilt.com/

Houston54 04-14-2009 07:58 AM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
Thank you for the pics. I have sent them an email requesting some additional information on this installation. With the 57.5" hub to hub width what tire size/rim backspacing did you wind up using to keep the rubber off the bed sides?

ChuckDriver 04-14-2009 09:37 AM

Re: C3 Vette (68-82) Rear Suspension into Task Force
 
Sorry, this is not my truck. I just had some pictures of it. After seeing the camaro clip on it I deceided to have Mike install mine.


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