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Many have just dropped the rear and found the change satisfactory.
My choice for the front was cutting the spring mounts.
Dropped the nose 1.5 and the rear almost 2
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My choice for the front was cutting the spring mounts.
Dropped the nose 1.5 and the rear almost 2
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From: Greenwood Indiana
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I did it for free.
I cut the top half off of each rubber pad on the front spring, (2 large on the arch and the other 2 on the ends of the spring).
On the rear, the 2 long bolts at the ends of the spring control the height. I drilled new holes for the cotter-pins as low as possible, so I could lower the castle nut. I probably should have bought the lowering bolts for the rear, because it needs to go down just a little more, but it did drop it more than I expected.
The front is right on. the rear could use another inch or so.
Before:
After:
I cut the top half off of each rubber pad on the front spring, (2 large on the arch and the other 2 on the ends of the spring).
On the rear, the 2 long bolts at the ends of the spring control the height. I drilled new holes for the cotter-pins as low as possible, so I could lower the castle nut. I probably should have bought the lowering bolts for the rear, because it needs to go down just a little more, but it did drop it more than I expected.
The front is right on. the rear could use another inch or so.
Before:
After:
Instructor
Joined: May 2011
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Back is easy, just get the proper lowering bolts, I also moved a few of the spring shims from bottom to top or vice versa, I can't remember now. Front is time consuming, since the spring has to be removed, cut the wedges or replace with lowering wedges. I also removed the rubber ends from the spring, worth another 1/2 ", which some people will frown upon, but it is not a daily driver.
Mine is low and I bottom out quite a bit, ( just so you are warned )especially with two people, but love the way it looks...the front spoiler will drag a soda can laying on its side
Mine is low and I bottom out quite a bit, ( just so you are warned )especially with two people, but love the way it looks...the front spoiler will drag a soda can laying on its side
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Joined: May 2012
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Interesting topic, I have had people ask me if my car was lowered. Could have been before I bought it, I dunno. Not so sure myself if it is.
Would I be able to spot this if it was previously done?
Would anyone who has a lowered vette mind taking a quick measurement from the top of the wheel well/fender edge to the ground front and rear on you car and post it so I can compare it to mine?
Regards,
Would I be able to spot this if it was previously done?
Would anyone who has a lowered vette mind taking a quick measurement from the top of the wheel well/fender edge to the ground front and rear on you car and post it so I can compare it to mine?
Regards,
Instructor
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 103
Likes: 2
Interesting topic, I have had people ask me if my car was lowered. Could have been before I bought it, I dunno. Not so sure myself if it is.
Would I be able to spot this if it was previously done?
Would anyone who has a lowered vette mind taking a quick measurement from the top of the wheel well/fender edge to the ground front and rear on you car and post it so I can compare it to mine?
Regards,
Would I be able to spot this if it was previously done?
Would anyone who has a lowered vette mind taking a quick measurement from the top of the wheel well/fender edge to the ground front and rear on you car and post it so I can compare it to mine?
Regards,
