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Help guys
Got a 1973 coupe
Bought 8 in bolts
What I'm I doing wrong
Didn't budge one in
Tighten them so much that the bolt is touching the tire not a good idea
What can I do
Thanks for any advise
Looking at your pic below, I see you tightened the nut on the spring bolt all the way.
The more you tighten the nut the further you raise the car. Use a nyloc nut and just start it on the bolt. Here's a couple pics of my '73.
Yes you can put a rear sway bar on any C3. See pics I Posted above for mounting locations.
Correct…a rear sway bar can be put on any vette. NOTE that Kidvette has the CORRECT sway bar using the GM end links, NOT rear aftermarket bars using the end link setup like on the front sway bar….not a good idea since the front sway bar end link setup on the rear bar trailing arm will restrict the movement of the trailing arm adversely in turns….
Looking at your pic below, I see you tightened the nut on the spring bolt all the way.
The more you tighten the nut the further you raise the car. Use a nyloc nut and just start it on the bolt. Here's a couple pics of my '73.
New pics posted on photobucket
Lowered the bolts to bottom
Got a 2.5 in drop
Need more but will do for now
Got Moog 5758 for front
Mr Karsten can you measure the spring/ do you know how tall so I can compare
I was told to cut the moogs coil not sure
Last edited by digitfast10; Apr 5, 2015 at 08:54 PM.
New pics posted on photobucket
Lowered the bolts to bottom
Got a 2.5 in drop
Need more but will do for now
Got Moog 5758 for front
Mr Karsten can you measure the spring/ do you know how tall so I can compare
I was told to cut the moots a coil not sure
No way to measure them now as they are installed. I would call Eckler's and ask Tech Support if they know.
I have been looking to change the bolts from OE to 8 inch to lower the rear. I see people put C-clamps on the spring to help ensure it doesn't slip. I have read many warnings about popping when you release the bolt, kicking it off the jack, etc. I have heard about people putting sand bags under the springs (not sure where). Im very nervous - any advice from people who have done this in a home garage?
I just put those spring in my 82. This is how she sits now. Actually I think it raised the front end but I like it anyway. The old springs were sagging. But I remember the new springs next to the old springs looked just like your photo.
