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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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Hey guys,
I know you have to change the wedges on the front spring to lower the front. How can i do this, do it yourself or buy a kit? I also would like to see picturesof installations, before and after pics. Thanks all!! :cheers:
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 08:00 PM
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Gotta buy the kit for the car.

heres a few pictures of my spring. No before/after car shots, as it was done with motor out and such.
http://www.vetteracer.com/pics/vette/big/suspension/
Uncut and Cut are the pics

Goodluck
Let me knwo if you need more help. And be careful cutting the stock mounts, you dont want to hurt the fiberglass any!
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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Do a search, we discussed this in dpeth some time back with lots of instructions, at least I now we did when I lowered mine.
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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They cover it in the tech tips under removing front spring.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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Thanks for the help! Where can I get a kit? Ecklers or Corvette Central? I love the looks! :crazy:
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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Default Re: Lowering the front.... (GiDvEtTe84)
Got mine from http://www.MADirect.com which also has directions but I haven't installed it yet on the front.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 10:26 AM
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On my web sit there are photos (top=before)
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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On my web sit there are photos (top=before)
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I think the CF is working on the web pages!? I will email you a couple of pics.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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Thanks dude!! I love it! :yesnod:
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 10:01 AM
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Question, how do you keep the wedge on the spring? Glue?
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 10:19 AM
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I used rubber cement on the frame rail. Just remember that the front air dam will now drag and smack everything.
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 10:51 AM
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Use some weather stripping cement or normal rubber cement.


Or lots of duct tape :lol:
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 11:21 AM
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Thanks. If its gonna smack everything, i might have to wait til its not my daily driver anymore. Good info guys!
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Hey ld85, can you send me those pics too. My kit should be in the mail any day. Thanks
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