Why It Matters
The 1959 Corvette used a semi-floating live rear axle on leaf springs with new upper radius rods. The normal ratio was 3.70:1, and factory Positraction choices included 3.70, 4.11, and 4.56 ratios. Housing code, ratio, dates, engine, transmission, and documentation must agree.
Also Known As
1959 Corvette rear axle1959 Corvette 3.70 axle1959 Corvette 4.11 Positraction1959 Corvette 4.56 Positraction