Adjusting ride height in rear
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Racer
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Adjusting ride height in rear
The car sits slightly lower on drivers side - maybe 1”
is this perhaps from years & years of primarily being driven with only one person, in other words the spring has fatigued on drivers side ?
in any event can I adjust this by simply raising it about 1/2” on drivers side and lowering 1/2” on pax side by turning the nut in the appropriate direction on the bottom of the bolt ?
is this perhaps from years & years of primarily being driven with only one person, in other words the spring has fatigued on drivers side ?
in any event can I adjust this by simply raising it about 1/2” on drivers side and lowering 1/2” on pax side by turning the nut in the appropriate direction on the bottom of the bolt ?
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Doubtful it is the spring. How do the shocks look? Bushings? Yes, you can adjust the bolts on the rear to modify the height. Assuming all other things such as tires/wheels being correct.
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The car sits slightly lower on drivers side - maybe 1”
is this perhaps from years & years of primarily being driven with only one person, in other words the spring has fatigued on drivers side ?
in any event can I adjust this by simply raising it about 1/2” on drivers side and lowering 1/2” on pax side by turning the nut in the appropriate direction on the bottom of the bolt ?
is this perhaps from years & years of primarily being driven with only one person, in other words the spring has fatigued on drivers side ?
in any event can I adjust this by simply raising it about 1/2” on drivers side and lowering 1/2” on pax side by turning the nut in the appropriate direction on the bottom of the bolt ?
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thx so much for replies.
Shocks are new. Bushings are ok but probably due for replacement in relative near future.
btw in meantime carefully measured difference : car sits 7/16” lower on drivers side.
question : any recommendations for adjustments? That is, lower pax side, or, raise drivers side, or, little of both ?
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Racer
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Quasi related question
I have become aware that the “pads” on the front spring should be lubricated. ( and often are not)
is this something a competent shop can do or should I seek out a (Corvette) specialty shop ?
is this something a competent shop can do or should I seek out a (Corvette) specialty shop ?
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Racer
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About lubricating Front Spring “Pads”
I wasn’t either - until I saw this :
Most overlooked lube point on C4 Corvette
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JShGvrxKANU
Most overlooked lube point on C4 Corvette
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JShGvrxKANU
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I wasn’t either - until I saw this :
Most overlooked lube point on C4 Corvette
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JShGvrxKANU
Most overlooked lube point on C4 Corvette
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JShGvrxKANU
Need to change oil pretty quick....Guess I'll have a look-see and try to lift the spring off the lower control arm -- to lube it per vid instruction. If you can lift the car to adjust springs, I'm guessing you can tackle this yourself. Sounds worthwhile....you know, to do once every 30 years! LOL
Let's see....that makes me 3 years overdue!
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Huh. I wonder why GM didn't put a zerk in the underside of the arm to ease the greasing process?
Well? I'm probably going to go ahead and keep not lubing mine, but if you feel compelled to do it, a shop should. If you're asking, then you probably don't have a handy solution or plan to do it.
Well? I'm probably going to go ahead and keep not lubing mine, but if you feel compelled to do it, a shop should. If you're asking, then you probably don't have a handy solution or plan to do it.
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Making me feel guilty
Well. shiver me timbers! And they said you can't teach "An old dog new tricks"! Thanks!!!!
Need to change oil pretty quick....Guess I'll have a look-see and try to lift the spring off the lower control arm -- to lube it per vid instruction. If you can lift the car to adjust springs, I'm guessing you can tackle this yourself. Sounds worthwhile....you know, to do once every 30 years! LOL
Let's see....that makes me 3 years overdue!
Need to change oil pretty quick....Guess I'll have a look-see and try to lift the spring off the lower control arm -- to lube it per vid instruction. If you can lift the car to adjust springs, I'm guessing you can tackle this yourself. Sounds worthwhile....you know, to do once every 30 years! LOL
Let's see....that makes me 3 years overdue!
Think I’ll make it a Birthday present next March for her 40th!
How about every 40 years whether she needs it or not ?
I wonder if you jacked the spring up a smidgen, just room enough to slip in a thin piece of TEFLON would work !
Good for another 40 🤷♂️
