C4 Corvette IRS Clean-up before install, I need your opinions...
 

I have a complete front and rear suspension from a 94 corvette that I will soon be putting in my 84 GMC swb. Nate at Porterbuilt is making me a C4 Dropmember for the front. I am working on cleaning up these parts and grinding down the casting lines that are on every edge. I also had the brake rotors powdercoated black and turned.

I do plan to have a build thread once I get started with the dropmember.

I was hoping to get some opinions on the look of the beadblasted rear knuckle that you see in the pic below. I plan to blast all of the aluminum parts and clear coat them. I like the look a lot and for the money it beats silver powdercoat or paint. Less materials equals less cost and I will probably be able to blast the parts for free at a friends shop.

Changing the truck over from the prostreet setup that it is now to full air ride, c4 dropmember, c4 IRS 4 link with cantilevered air bags, 22" wheels on all 4 and hopefully Accuair for management system.

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Sounds Awesome! The parts look really good too. I really like how the rotor came out. Oh, and the knuckle would be great looking just like that.

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I thought that the knuckle was painted or powdercoated that color, could have fooled me. Looks awesome!

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Funny, I was just doing this same thing tonite. Get ready to put in some time knocking down the casting flash. I have been using an angle grinder/flap wheel, palm sander and a few different size/shape files. I say clear 'em after blasting- that's my plan...

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Yep, I'm using all the same tools.

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Cool sounds like its going to be a cool build! Ill be watching ;)

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looks good just clear them

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I would do a test piece before you make your decision. It looks great now, but I have clearcoted raw pieces before, and the become blotchy or mottled looking.

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That's a good idea, we tried some rattle-can clear that we found at the shop but it seemed to be a satin clear so it went on shiny but then dried and disappeared. We need to try it with the right clear.