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1959 Corvette independent-front and radius-rod rear suspension

suspension · Chevrolet

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

Why It Matters

The fiberglass body mounted to a boxed steel X-frame on a 102-inch wheelbase. Unequal-length front control arms, coils, shocks, and a stabilizer bar worked with the leaf-spring live rear axle. New upper radius rods controlled axle movement; RPO 684 added heavy-duty suspension and brake equipment.

Also Known As

1959 Corvette chassis1959 Corvette suspension1959 Corvette rear radius rodsRPO 684 racing suspension

Used On

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