{"product_id":"afe-control-pfadt-series-rear-shock-mount-spherical-bearing-kit-for-1997-2013-chevrolet-corvette-c5-c6-part-number-afe460-401005-a","title":"aFe Control PFADT Series Rear Shock Mount Spherical Bearing Kit for 1997-2013 Chevrolet Corvette C5\/C6, Part Number afe460-401005-A","description":"aFe Control is proud to release the PFADT Series Rear Shock Spherical Bearing Kit for the 97-13 Corvette. OE factory shock bushings are soft rubber and know to deteriorate over time. Add in serious track use or a coilover conversion and they are guaranteed to fail. The aFe Control kit replaces the rubber shock bushings with mono-ball spherical joints to eliminate friction and deflection. This high quality kit features 6061-T6 aluminum bearing housings which feature a special Mil-Spec high corrosion resistant anodizing and CNC machined 6061-T6 articulation spacers. The replaceable bearings are Teflon lined for minimum friction, zero maintenance and are manufactured by FK bearing in the USA. This kit is designed to maximize the performance of your Corvettes suspension.\naFe CONTROL PFADT Series Rear Shock Mount Spherical Bearing Kit Chevrolet Corvette (C5\/C6) 97-13\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZerk Fittings and Grooved Bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTIG Welded Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aFe Control PFADT Series Rear Shock Mount Spherical Bearing Kit replaces the soft factory rubber shock bushings used on 1997-2013 Chevrolet Corvette C5 and C6 models. Over time, original bushings can deteriorate, allowing unwanted friction, deflection, and inconsistent suspension movement. These issues can become more pronounced during demanding track use or after converting to coilover suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to maximize rear suspension performance, the aFe Control kit uses mono-ball spherical joints to provide precise shock articulation with reduced deflection. The bearing housings are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a Mil-Spec, high-corrosion-resistant anodized coating. CNC-machined 6061-T6 articulation spacers support accurate installation and reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe replaceable spherical bearings are Teflon-lined for low friction and zero routine lubrication maintenance. Manufactured by FK Bearing in the USA, these bearings deliver durable performance for performance driving applications. The kit also includes grooved bushings, zerk fittings, TIG-welded construction, and stainless-steel components. This automotive suspension upgrade is intended for Chevrolet Corvette C5 and C6 applications from 1997 through 2013; verify the specific vehicle configuration before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; Technical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: aFe Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: PFADT Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: afe460-401005-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Rear shock mount spherical bearing kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Application: Chevrolet Corvette C5\/C6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Years: 1997-2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing Construction: Teflon-lined, replaceable spherical bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing Material: CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum with corrosion-resistant anodizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne aFe Control PFADT Series Rear Shock Mount Spherical Bearing Kit with spherical joints, bearing housings, articulation spacers, grooved bushings, zerk fittings, and associated hardware as supplied by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits select 1997-2013 Chevrolet Corvette C5 and C6 models, including listed applications from 2001 through 2013. Confirm exact fitment for the vehicle and suspension configuration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise Suspension Movement: Replaces compliant factory rubber shock bushings with mono-ball spherical joints to reduce friction and deflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack-Ready Performance: Helps support consistent rear shock operation during aggressive driving, track use, and coilover conversions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6061-T6 Aluminum Construction: CNC-machined bearing housings and articulation spacers provide strength and accurate component alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-Maintenance Bearings: Teflon-lined, replaceable FK spherical bearings deliver low-friction operation without routine lubrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFitments:\u003cbr\u003e\n1997 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n1998 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n1998 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car\u003cbr\u003e\n1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2000 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2001 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2002 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car\u003cbr\u003e\n2003 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2005 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon\u003cbr\u003e\n2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1\u003cbr\u003e\n2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427\u003cbr\u003e\n2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base\u003cbr\u003e\n2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06\u003cbr\u003e\n2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1\u003cstyle\u003etable.productattributes, .productattributes td { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-collapse: collapse; padding: 2px; text-align: left; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"productattributes\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAir Freight Prohibited: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNot Carb Approved: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLtl Freight Required: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProp 65: Y\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePart Type: automotive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEpa: N\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCarb Acknowledgement Required: false\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRegular Stock: t\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUnits Per Sku: 1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"aFe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67594138353916,"sku":"460-401005-A","price":331.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6518\/3740\/files\/4dc61721ccdeb0a41007787773d32485L_238cc329-baa5-4920-a692-a9617015c2fc.jpg?v=1790553271","url":"https:\/\/diycustoms.store\/products\/afe-control-pfadt-series-rear-shock-mount-spherical-bearing-kit-for-1997-2013-chevrolet-corvette-c5-c6-part-number-afe460-401005-a","provider":"diycustoms.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}