Front spoiler clearance, how much you got?

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Aug 14, 2004 | 07:13 AM

Ybnormal

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From: Huntsville AL

Front spoiler clearance, how much you got?

I just installed the new fiberglass front spoiler on my 81 and once I got it all bolted up and down off the jack stands, rolled it back and forth about 10ft. to get it all settled to ride heigth I only had 4" of clearance on level ground, and that is without the rubber installed yet which I think is way to low. I can just see the first speed bump or steep driveway taking out the brand new spoiler! I'm going to be making a bracket today to raise it a couple of inches, does 6" of clearance sound about right? How much do you have?

Thanks,
YBnormal...drive a vette

Aug 14, 2004 | 09:20 AM

1979toy

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From: Wichita, KS

7 inches on my '79 with the standard spoiler.

Aug 14, 2004 | 09:56 AM

INTIMIDATOR ZO6

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From: Summerville SC

About an inch!

Aug 14, 2004 | 02:22 PM

stingraymaniac

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Intimidator454 thats a really nice vette!!!

Aug 14, 2004 | 09:55 PM

INTIMIDATOR ZO6

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Originally Posted by stingraymaniac

Intimidator454 thats a really nice vette!!!

Thanks, just something to cruise around in.

Aug 15, 2004 | 12:02 AM

454Can-Am

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I have not quite 4 inches -------- with a fiberglass spoiler ! Rick

can't see spoiler in this pic though...

Aug 15, 2004 | 06:14 AM

Desertdawg

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From: The Only Corvette in Gila Bend, Az.

St. Jude Donor '09

On my 82 which has the same front fascia as yours, I have about 1 1/2 inch clearance below the rubber skirts. So you close.

And yes I have to be careful with driveways, and other ramps. Mines been scraped a few times now, but the Low look is killer.

Aug 15, 2004 | 07:09 AM

Ybnormal

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Racer

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From: Huntsville AL

Thanks for the replies guys. Was able to make a new bracket for mine yesterday and got it up to 5 1/2" without the rubber so I hope that will clear most speed bumps and driveways.

Thanks again,
YBnormal