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1959 Corvette live rear axle and Positraction range

axle · Chevrolet

Reviewed factory-specification card summarizing the 1959 Corvette engine range, transmissions, axle ratios, suspension, and brakes. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

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

Used On

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