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1960 Corvette front and rear suspension

suspension · Chevrolet

Reviewed factory-specification card for the 1960 Corvette suspension, stabilizer bars, drum brakes, and RPO 687 heavy-duty path. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Why It Matters

The 1960 Corvette used independent front suspension, a live rear axle on leaf springs with upper radius rods, and front and rear stabilizer bars. RPO 687 added special shocks and a quick-steering adapter with its heavy-duty brake equipment.

Also Known As

1960 Corvette suspensionCorvette rear radius rodsRPO 687 shocksfront and rear stabilizer bars

Used On

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Two-seat fiberglass convertible

1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Final rounded-tail C1 with quad headlamps, tooth grille, and body-side coves

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Source Trail

General Motors Heritage 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit

General Motors Heritage GM Heritage Vehicle Information Kits Archive

General Motors Heritage Collection 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette Action Center 1960 Corvette Specifications

Corvette Action Center 1960 Corvette Identification Numbers

Corvette Action Center 1960 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers

Corvette Action Center 1953-1962 Corvette Powertrain Summary

National Corvette Owners Association 1960 Corvette Profile