82 corvette lowering suspension
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Racer
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82 corvette lowering suspension
Hi, i am in need of detail instruction on how to lower 82 corvette. i bought a pair of 8" lowering bolts. i need detial info on how to remover old bolt on the rear and how to take the front springs and how many coils to cut off. if anyone has pictures or links for i to go check out how it done that will be great. pls all instructions are welcome.
1. lowering instruction
2. front springs how many coils to cut off
3. how to remove the rear bolt and install the new lowering 8" bolt.
thanks
1. lowering instruction
2. front springs how many coils to cut off
3. how to remove the rear bolt and install the new lowering 8" bolt.
thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
I cut 3/4 turn off my 460 lb 7 turn coil to lower about 1 inch. My rear with new spring required 10 inch bolts, cut down to 9 inch to get me the 1 inch drop. I'm at 27 5/8 up front and 27 7/8 in the rear ride height.
To remove the rear bolts, you'll need to jack the spring end.
The question is do you have a fiberglass or steel rear spring?
I recommend you invest $25 bux and buy the Van Steel suspension video that shows you exactly how to go about doing the front coils and rear spring, among other things as well. Its very helpful once you see this.
Go to Van Steel.com and buy the DVD video. DVD-01
B.
To remove the rear bolts, you'll need to jack the spring end.
The question is do you have a fiberglass or steel rear spring?
I recommend you invest $25 bux and buy the Van Steel suspension video that shows you exactly how to go about doing the front coils and rear spring, among other things as well. Its very helpful once you see this.
Go to Van Steel.com and buy the DVD video. DVD-01
B.
Last edited by MN-Brent; Feb 17, 2010 at 01:10 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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I cut 3/4 turn off my 460 lb 7 turn coil to lower about 1 inch. My rear with new spring required 10 inch bolts, cut down to 9 inch to get me the 1 inch drop. I'm at 27 5/8 up front and 27 7/8 in the rear ride height.
To remove the rear bolts, you'll need to jack the spring end.
The question is do you have a fiberglass or steel rear spring?
I recommend you invest $25 bux and buy the Van Steel suspension video that shows you exactly how to go about doing the front coils and rear spring, among other things as well. Its very helpful once you see this.
Go to Van Steel.com and buy the DVD video. DVD-01
B.
To remove the rear bolts, you'll need to jack the spring end.
The question is do you have a fiberglass or steel rear spring?
I recommend you invest $25 bux and buy the Van Steel suspension video that shows you exactly how to go about doing the front coils and rear spring, among other things as well. Its very helpful once you see this.
Go to Van Steel.com and buy the DVD video. DVD-01
B.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Champaign Illinois
I dropped the front end by pulling the stock springs out and cutting one full coil off of them by using a die grinder with a cut off blade. It dropped the front down to 26" from the ground to the center of the lip on the fender. I researched this on the forum and I took a chance by cutting a full coil out. On most of the threads people are taking off 3/4 to 1 1/2 coils.
On the rear I ordered 10" bolts (grade 8) from VBP (forum sponsor). The rear is sitting around 27 1/4" from the ground to the lip.
I am running 17" tires on front and rear but the front tires are a little bit shorter than the rears.
On the rear I ordered 10" bolts (grade 8) from VBP (forum sponsor). The rear is sitting around 27 1/4" from the ground to the lip.
I am running 17" tires on front and rear but the front tires are a little bit shorter than the rears.
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Racer
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men, that looks nice. i wish you live in washington state. i will bring my car so u can lower it. i bought a lowering kit online. it came with an 8" bolt and cushins.
Last edited by rzkas; Oct 27, 2011 at 11:16 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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I dropped the front end by pulling the stock springs out and cutting one full coil off of them by using a die grinder with a cut off blade. It dropped the front down to 26" from the ground to the center of the lip on the fender. I researched this on the forum and I took a chance by cutting a full coil out. On most of the threads people are taking off 3/4 to 1 1/2 coils.
On the rear I ordered 10" bolts (grade 8) from VBP (forum sponsor). The rear is sitting around 27 1/4" from the ground to the lip.
I am running 17" tires on front and rear but the front tires are a little bit shorter than the rears.
On the rear I ordered 10" bolts (grade 8) from VBP (forum sponsor). The rear is sitting around 27 1/4" from the ground to the lip.
I am running 17" tires on front and rear but the front tires are a little bit shorter than the rears.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,889
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From: Kansas
Yes Sir: Isn't that a beautiful Wine red Vette? I lowered my rear end to match my old stock front springs. LOL I'm setting on 27 1/2 inches all the way around. I completely rebuilt both front and rear suspension on my 82. and if you can afford the Video from Van Steel, That is the way to go. My books say the one forum member was right on that the 82 only came with a Composite ( we some times call it wrong, fiberglass ) Spring. It is very easy to unload the spring. Buy the video and it will keep you from getting hurt. If you can't afford Video, at least borrow a repair manual which will explain how to work on the Composite spring. Or send me a P.M. and I will explain to you how I did mine. I did buy the Video & the GM repair Manual. Have a great time. Gene
