low front end
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low front end
I think the previous owner lowered the front of my vette. Is there a quuck way to look and see if anything was done. Anyone have a measurement of the front fender to wheel, mine sits right on top of the tire. The back has a huge gap, is this normal?
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Last edited by shenobi; Jul 27, 2015 at 01:33 PM. Reason: Added pics
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And tire size to rule that out
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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The 255/45 front tires means that it didn't come with the optional Z07 performance suspension. That package got 275/40 tires on all 4 corners.
If there is no gap between the top of the tire and the wheelwell opening, chances are that the car was lowered in front using the typical lowering kit that is installed where the spring mounts to the crossmember.
For the rear, check to see if the long spring bolts have a castle nut and cotter pin; that would imply the rear was not lowered. Longer bolts would have to be installed to do that.
If there is no gap between the top of the tire and the wheelwell opening, chances are that the car was lowered in front using the typical lowering kit that is installed where the spring mounts to the crossmember.
For the rear, check to see if the long spring bolts have a castle nut and cotter pin; that would imply the rear was not lowered. Longer bolts would have to be installed to do that.
