Lowering a C3
#21
Le Mans Master
my bolts are inside, what you are seeing is the rear sway bar mount bolts
#23
Racer
I replace the 42 year old front springs on my 1973 with 550 Lbs
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1963-1982.html
Those dropped the front a good inch +
I still need to get longer bolts for the rear.
Karsten
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1963-1982.html
Those dropped the front a good inch +
I still need to get longer bolts for the rear.
Karsten
#24
Melting Slicks
The more you tighten the nut the further you raise the car. Use a nyloc nut and just start it on the bolt. Here's a couple pics of my '73.
#25
Melting Slicks
#26
Le Mans Master
Correct…a rear sway bar can be put on any vette. NOTE that Kidvette has the CORRECT sway bar using the GM end links, NOT rear aftermarket bars using the end link setup like on the front sway bar….not a good idea since the front sway bar end link setup on the rear bar trailing arm will restrict the movement of the trailing arm adversely in turns….
#27
Lowering
Lowered the bolts to bottom
Got a 2.5 in drop
Need more but will do for now
Got Moog 5758 for front
Mr Karsten can you measure the spring/ do you know how tall so I can compare
I was told to cut the moogs coil not sure
Last edited by digitfast10; 04-05-2015 at 08:54 PM.
#28
Racer
Karsten
#30
Instructor
Lowering
I have been looking to change the bolts from OE to 8 inch to lower the rear. I see people put C-clamps on the spring to help ensure it doesn't slip. I have read many warnings about popping when you release the bolt, kicking it off the jack, etc. I have heard about people putting sand bags under the springs (not sure where). Im very nervous - any advice from people who have done this in a home garage?
#31
I replace the 42 year old front springs on my 1973 with 550 Lbs
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1963-1982.html
Those dropped the front a good inch +
I still need to get longer bolts for the rear.
Karsten
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1963-1982.html
Those dropped the front a good inch +
I still need to get longer bolts for the rear.
Karsten