PRT Performance Ride 496629 Suspension Strut - Rear

Rear Suspension Strut for Corvette

PRT Performance Ride 496629 is a rear suspension strut for Chevrolet Corvette applications from 1997-2013. It uses a dual-tube internal construction with a black finish and fixed valving for direct replacement service on supported vehicles.

Key Features

• Fits 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, rear
• Fits 1997-2012 Chevrolet Corvette, rear, w/o Electronic Suspension & Magnetic Selective Ride
• Dual-tube internal construction
• Black body finish
• Upper bolt mount and lower fork mount
• Compressed length: 11.30 in.
• Extended length: 15.95 in.
• Cylinder outside diameter: 1.91 in.
• Q235B body material
• Mounting hardware included

Product Details

PRT Performance Ride 496629 is part of the PRT Shock Absorber line, a suspension-focused product line covering replacement shock and strut applications. This rear suspension strut is built with a dual-tube design for consistent damping characteristics and uses a bolt upper mount with a fork lower mount for the listed Chevrolet Corvette rear applications. The part number 496629 is a direct reference for buyers searching for a rear Corvette strut replacement, and 496629 also helps narrow fitment when comparing OE-style suspension components.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Used For

• Replacing a worn rear strut on a Chevrolet Corvette
• Addressing rear suspension noise from internal wear
• Restoring rear damping control after fluid loss or fade
• Correcting excessive rear bounce or instability
• Servicing Corvette rear suspension on models without Electronic Suspension & Magnetic Selective Ride

Installation Notes

Verify rear fitment before installation: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, rear; and 1997-2012 Chevrolet Corvette, rear, w/o Electronic Suspension & Magnetic Selective Ride. Confirm mount style, compressed length, and extended length against the removed part before assembly. Use the included mounting hardware where applicable and follow factory torque specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

PRT Performance Ride suspension components are built for replacement use in vehicle-specific applications. The 496629 rear strut is specified with fixed, non-adjustable construction and application-matched mounting points for the listed Corvette fitments.