How do you lower a '95 (rear)
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Le Mans Master
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How do you lower a '95 (rear)
I pulled my driverside rear wheel off this evening to have a look at what is going on with the brake. I jacked the car at the driverside rearmost jacking point. When I let the car down after getting the wheel secured back on the entire rear of the car now sits about 1/2" to 3/4" higher (at each rear wheel). WTF?
Next week I'm doing the brakes all corners, will have it up on jack stands. thinking about trying to lower the rear of the car via the stock lowering bolts but don't know how.
As it sits now I have approx. 4 1/2" from the top of the tire tread to the center of the fender ridge (both sides) Also, I put a level on the tire and as you might suspect when a car with indep. rear suspension is sprung too high, the bubble is off center on the level. It shows that the suspension needs to be reeled in to bring the bubble to center, that is to bring the wheel to true perpendular to the level surface the car is on.
I would appreciate any suggestions or advice from those experienced with dealing with the stock lowering mechanism for the rear wheels. :D
Next week I'm doing the brakes all corners, will have it up on jack stands. thinking about trying to lower the rear of the car via the stock lowering bolts but don't know how.
As it sits now I have approx. 4 1/2" from the top of the tire tread to the center of the fender ridge (both sides) Also, I put a level on the tire and as you might suspect when a car with indep. rear suspension is sprung too high, the bubble is off center on the level. It shows that the suspension needs to be reeled in to bring the bubble to center, that is to bring the wheel to true perpendular to the level surface the car is on.
I would appreciate any suggestions or advice from those experienced with dealing with the stock lowering mechanism for the rear wheels. :D
Melting Slicks
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Re: How do you lower a '95 (Lone Ranger)
Lowering the '95 should be the same for any late model C4. I lowered my '94 about 2 years ago ... very easy.
You will see an approx. 8" long bolt on each side (after you have wheels off). You raise & lower the rear by loosening/tightening the nut on the bottom. If you are already near the end of the bolt you cannot lower further unless you change to a longer bolt. Lowering kits (front and/or rear) are available from the major Corvette catalogs or you can locate the same diameter bolt (5/8" I think) in a 10" or 10-1/2" length. Be sure to get a Grade 8 bolt & also be sure to get Nyloc nuts. I also cross drilled the ends of my bolts and put cotter pins in for additional safety.
After making any change to the bolt length (thus changing your ride height) be sure to drive around the block so that your suspension will settle to the correct height. You can keep fine tuning this until you're satisfied with the results. Good luck.
You will see an approx. 8" long bolt on each side (after you have wheels off). You raise & lower the rear by loosening/tightening the nut on the bottom. If you are already near the end of the bolt you cannot lower further unless you change to a longer bolt. Lowering kits (front and/or rear) are available from the major Corvette catalogs or you can locate the same diameter bolt (5/8" I think) in a 10" or 10-1/2" length. Be sure to get a Grade 8 bolt & also be sure to get Nyloc nuts. I also cross drilled the ends of my bolts and put cotter pins in for additional safety.
After making any change to the bolt length (thus changing your ride height) be sure to drive around the block so that your suspension will settle to the correct height. You can keep fine tuning this until you're satisfied with the results. Good luck.
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Le Mans Master
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Re: How do you lower a '95 (tuband)
Thanks, tuband.
Anyone know what the correct stock specs for the rear suspension height is supposed to be? Perhaps a practical figure like length of bolt coming out of the nut and/or average height from top of tread to the fender ridge (?)
Anyone know what the correct stock specs for the rear suspension height is supposed to be? Perhaps a practical figure like length of bolt coming out of the nut and/or average height from top of tread to the fender ridge (?)
