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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:29 PM
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Default Lowering a 95?

Is it hard? I know C5's can be done with simple tools, but i have the feeling that C4's are a little differnt.

So.. can anyone give me a clue? :lol: :D :cool:
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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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Default Re: Lowering a 95? (Mervz)

Is it hard? I know C5's can be done with simple tools, but i have the feeling that C4's are a little differnt.

So.. can anyone give me a clue? :lol: :D :cool:
You have to remove the exhaust (cats back if stock), the spring from the bolts that hold it to the knuckle, and the bolts themselves (don't forget new urethane bushings and cotter pins along with the new bolts). Hope this helps... :)
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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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Default Re: Lowering a 95? (cprgmr)

Is it hard? I know C5's can be done with simple tools, but i have the feeling that C4's are a little differnt.

So.. can anyone give me a clue? :lol: :D :cool:

You have to remove the exhaust (cats back if stock), the spring from the bolts that hold it to the knuckle, and the bolts themselves (don't forget new urethane bushings and cotter pins along with the new bolts). Hope this helps... :)
Why do you have to remove the exhaust? I lowered my 95 front and rear and never removed my exhaust. :confused:
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Old May 22, 2002 | 06:54 AM
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Default Re: Lowering a 95? (Kizmo)

same here, i lowered my rear end in about 15 min. used a jack under the spring, held it, unbolted..in went the new bolts..played with ride height..dialed in equal length on the bolts..done & good to go..now i have to do the front...hmm..i'll report back once i get around to doing it..maybe i won't break anything this week and will have some extra time. :p:
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Old May 22, 2002 | 10:37 AM
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Default Re: Lowering a 95? (gtsyellow)

To do the front you'll have to remove the spring and change the pads from the top that contacts the frame. I call them poly lowering wedges that you have to glue in the place of the old ones. :)
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