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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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what would i need to do to lower my son's 77? he has 18" wheels and it's a little to much wheel well
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cut 1 coil off the front spring and get longer spring bolts for the rear..... make sure your bolts/spring doenst interfer with the side wall of the tire..... i lowered my 77 and have 20"x9" and tucking the front a little

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cut 1 coil off the front spring and get longer spring bolts for the rear..... make sure your bolts/spring doenst interfer with the side wall of the tire..... i lowered my 77 and have 20"x9" and tucking the front a little

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When I get to the point of rims I will be thinking of lowering, but havn't seen enough pics to make that decision. If you have any pics of what the 20's look like...
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...&ppuser=173529


alot of people would rather go with 18" or 17"...but once you find that look and the stance, 20"s are hard to beat

groovyjay also has 20"..search his profile
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