Lowering
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Tanunda South Australia
Lowering
Hi I have a 79 Vette which has standard suspension, I would like to lower the car just a bit , but I would like to retain a comfortable ride, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers
Mark
Cheers
Mark
Burning Brakes
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From: VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA
You could do this by getting longer (10 inch I think) bolts for your rear spring. Not sure how to do it on the front though. Don't get to low or your drag your exhaust on everything.
Melting Slicks
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From: Nashville TN
St. Jude Donor '09
You can install 550# front coil springs which should drop front about an inch. They are stiffer springs, but I personally like the feel; others think it is too harsh. I guess it depends on how good the roads are in your area. You can cut front springs as well (I'd cut a 1/4 turn at a time until you get the desired height.) Cutting springs will change the spring rate and make ride stiffer.
Another option would be to go with mono spring setup in front, but now you are talking $$$.
Another option would be to go with mono spring setup in front, but now you are talking $$$.
Burning Brakes
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From: Woodland California
Cutting 2 loops should lower it 2 inches.
Make sure you get the top of the coil springs seated right or you will have to do it again.
The rear, you simply add a longer #8 bolt and that will lower the rear.
Usually 10 inches is as long as you can go.
R~
Make sure you get the top of the coil springs seated right or you will have to do it again.
The rear, you simply add a longer #8 bolt and that will lower the rear.
Usually 10 inches is as long as you can go.
R~
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
I woudln't cut 2 full "loops" at one go. Better to take small bites, even if that means additional work.
And, if 8" bolts won't get the rear down where you want it, you're either slamming it severely or have a highly arched spring.
And, if 8" bolts won't get the rear down where you want it, you're either slamming it severely or have a highly arched spring.
Burning Brakes
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From: Woodland California
On mine 1 loop was one inch.
The general rule was cut an inch loose an inch. But I found that not to be a solid rule.
A 10 inch bolt is as long as you can go.
Adjust it where you want it, cut the rest off. That's grind the rest off.
R~
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Kansas
Yes Sir; I just installed a rear 330 #'s & fronts 460 #'s from Vette Brakes & Products Inc. I used 8" bolts on rear. The front Coils were 3/4" shorter than the original springs, right from the factory. These Springs were all made in the good ole U. S. A. Both front & Rear were easy to install. Have a great one. Gene
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodland California
Let's see a picture
Mine is lowered 1 inch in the front, Moog coils and stock with a new 7 leaf in the rear.
I'd like to go at least another 2 inch in the front. And then adjust the read accordingly.
Tires are 245/45/17
I've heard if it rubs it breaks.
Mine is lowered 1 inch in the front, Moog coils and stock with a new 7 leaf in the rear.
I'd like to go at least another 2 inch in the front. And then adjust the read accordingly.
Tires are 245/45/17
I've heard if it rubs it breaks.
Last edited by Ralphbf; Jul 25, 2012 at 03:06 AM.