ride height
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ride height
I just bought my first Corvette, a 1985, and to me the rear end sits too high. I know nothing about this type of rear suspension and I don't want to screw anything up. Is there an easy way to lower it?
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The original spec for the bolt is M14X2.0 and most use something other than. There are kits available from many re-sellers but I've never used any of those. I'd think maybe something 9" or a "stretch" is 9 1/2 are OK. Longer I'd avoid. Many I believe use 9/16-18 and that should do well. Grade 8 and use a Nyloc prevailing torque nut or a castellated after drilling. Correct M14 10.9 or 9/16-18 Grade 8 aren't inexpensive but I'd suggest NOT substituting with anything other. I haven't checked the actual spec of the OE in a very long time, they may actually be 9.8. You could check your bolt head for the actual if yours are actually OE still.
Last edited by WVZR-1; Mar 15, 2017 at 04:23 PM.
