lowering rear suspension on 77
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for the 10" long, I think you have to get ones for the C4
http://www.vbandp.com/C4-Corvettes/S...y-1984-96.html
...however those might hang down below the rim level, and cut a grove in the road if you have a flat
8" might be the thing http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...2-1997-05.html
http://www.vbandp.com/C4-Corvettes/S...y-1984-96.html
...however those might hang down below the rim level, and cut a grove in the road if you have a flat
8" might be the thing http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...2-1997-05.html
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for the 10" long, I think you have to get ones for the C4
http://www.vbandp.com/C4-Corvettes/S...y-1984-96.html
...however those might hang down below the rim level, and cut a grove in the road if you have a flat
8" might be the thing http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...2-1997-05.html
http://www.vbandp.com/C4-Corvettes/S...y-1984-96.html
...however those might hang down below the rim level, and cut a grove in the road if you have a flat
8" might be the thing http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...2-1997-05.html
Do you know much it will lower the rear of the car with 8inch bolts?
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
You can get your bolts at any good hardware store.. I put on 8 in bolts and im all the way to the bottom with the nut.. I wouldnt go much more than the 8in bolts. any longer tham you start having shaft and spring issues...also make sure to have an allignment after you make that big a change..
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You can get your bolts at any good hardware store.. I put on 8 in bolts and im all the way to the bottom with the nut.. I wouldnt go much more than the 8in bolts. any longer tham you start having shaft and spring issues...also make sure to have an allignment after you make that big a change..
BTW... mind posting a close up of your car? that's the look i'm looking for
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Yes strength.
You can identify bolts by the different grades when you go to the local hardware store. Grade 5 bolts have 3 marks or lines on the head that are in the shape of a “Y”. Grade 8 bolts have 6 marks on the head.
You also want nuts that have the nylon insert. This will help prevent the nut from backing off.
You can buy just the nuts and bolts, and not the kit from vendors ie.: http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...5C%5C%22+bolts
You can identify bolts by the different grades when you go to the local hardware store. Grade 5 bolts have 3 marks or lines on the head that are in the shape of a “Y”. Grade 8 bolts have 6 marks on the head.
You also want nuts that have the nylon insert. This will help prevent the nut from backing off.
You can buy just the nuts and bolts, and not the kit from vendors ie.: http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...5C%5C%22+bolts
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Yes strength.
You can identify bolts by the different grades when you go to the local hardware store. Grade 5 bolts have 3 marks or lines on the head that are in the shape of a “Y”. Grade 8 bolts have 6 marks on the head.
You also want nuts that have the nylon insert. This will help prevent the nut from backing off.
You can buy just the nuts and bolts, and not the kit from vendors ie.: http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...5C%5C%22+bolts
You can identify bolts by the different grades when you go to the local hardware store. Grade 5 bolts have 3 marks or lines on the head that are in the shape of a “Y”. Grade 8 bolts have 6 marks on the head.
You also want nuts that have the nylon insert. This will help prevent the nut from backing off.
You can buy just the nuts and bolts, and not the kit from vendors ie.: http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...5C%5C%22+bolts
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
here are a few shots...
But this is it today..
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Thats the best place to get them, tractor place or a good big hardware store. I have taken 1 coil out of a vbp 550 spring to get my front as low as it is.. I need the rear to sit just a tad lower now.. im running 255-60-15 x4....
here are a few shots...
But this is it today..
here are a few shots...
But this is it today..
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
My front is slammed with the coil out,,,, and with the 255-60 i can barley get a finget under the fender... but in a few thousand miles no rub at all.. now i just have to get the rear to sit right.. im off just a little on the rear. Like I said I may go to a 9in bolt.. and oly use a little of it.. but a 10 in is just to much..
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Well don't go out to Tractor Supply and buy any bolts to fix yours, They lasted about 15 minutes until they popped into... Should have known it was to good to be true!... Called Norm at Wilcox and ordered the kit today
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Wow really... they didnt give you a grade 8 bolt then... I have had my 9.00 bolts in for a few years now.. Sorry you had an issue...
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Nope they didn't, I went by the store today and they admitted they sold me the wrong bolts... What do you mean you've had your 9.00 bolts in for years?
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Sorry meant to say 8 in... Id like a bolt just a tad longer like a 9 cause 10 I dont want to deal with.. But with a 9 if I can get one I may be able to get that little bit im looking for...