*El Ocho*

So on my way home last week from a trip to the Fl Keys I start hearing like a banging from my drivers side rear suspension.

A day later I get under the car to see what I see & it seems that the rubber bushing on the lowering bolt is broken.

I bought the car already lowered, & it seems pretty low, so I'm guessing original owner cut some of the ribs.

Anyways, I guess I need to get new bolts. Now the only questions is which do I get?

I know GM only sells them with the whole spring assembly, but there are a number of aftermarket options available.

I was looking at Zip bolts. The price seems very reasonable & I like that bushing design they have, but they seem to be on back order at the moment.

Second ones I saw were Pfadts but those are almost 4x the price of Zips, but those do seem to have a nice design also, with the bolt on a pivot.


What do you guys suggest?

BOTTLE FEDvette

http://m.ebay.com/itm/VMS-05-13-CHEVROLET-CHEVY-CORVETTE-VETTE-C6-LOWERING-KIT-STAINLESS-STEEL-BOLTS-/311518710665?nav=SEARCH

LFZ

^that above is a nice design...especially with the delrin pads. Id like to know how low they go though...

*El Ocho*

cool. Those look just like another design I saw, but at a fraction of the cost!

thanks

Dan_the_C5_Man

Dude, your car is about 1/2" lower than it needs to be already.. Sorry, function over form in this case.

Yes, it's my OPINION.

LFZ

Haha. My car actually handles quite well for as low as it is (on LG G2 coils)...it is on the limit of low and cannot go any lower in order to maintain both form and fuction.

I asked about how low they go, because the common aftermarket bolt doesn't quite lower the Z in the front as much you'd think. The delrin padded bolts above look about half the height of other aftermarket bolts and was just curious if it gave the car a little more low, or if the pivot prevents it.

*El Ocho*

I just ordered them, so I'll report back once I install them.

*El Ocho*

Got them in today. They look pretty good.

maybe I'll install this weekend.....depending on how I feel, lol

LFZ

Looking forward to your review of these.....get pics up please if you can.

CaddyTech

Any updates on these?

*El Ocho*

No real updates. I received the bolts a while back, but just haven't had time to install them.


Although they look pretty good quality wise....

BOTTLE FEDvette

Been almost two months...what's the good word?

Rex915

I'll be needing new bolts soon.

LMB-Z

My pads are gone also. Looking forward to hearing about these.

C5 Hardtop

I've been checking this thread for updates since June. What is the hold-up?

zblackz06

The website says they lower the car up to 1.5inches.

Unreal

My rubber pads are trashed too, but I don't want lower at all. I would order these if they can do factory or higher ride height.

*El Ocho*

guys, sorry....I ordered the bolts & just have them sitting there. haven't had time to install them with a house remodel (by myself) & all that.

I got lucky that I was able to install that Android HU the Mrs. gave me for our anniversary.

LFZ

MTPZ06

They do look nice, and while I like the integrated pivot where the pad meets the bolt to assist with suspension articulation...but it could also potentially be a wear/failure item down the road IMO. Either way...I agree with others that is a potentially good design.