Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northern VA
Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry
Ok, vette's up high on stands so I thought I would tackle this too since it needs ball joints. It's a vert so I have the crossbrace hanging down a little lower than coupes. I have got the poly wedges and I thought I would install them, and shave down the rubber end caps on the springs and wrap them with this rubber roofing membrane material that we use for residential roofing. What is the total drop I can expect? What about slicing those poly strips in half with a dremel? If somebody can host a pic, I can prove that I really do have a vette! :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson Az
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Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (jerkyboy)
Hey Dave, e-mail me your pic & I'll post it for you.....
:cheers:
Here's Dave's pic;
:cheers:
[Modified by edsalinas, 8:41 AM 3/2/2004]
:cheers:
Here's Dave's pic;
:cheers:
[Modified by edsalinas, 8:41 AM 3/2/2004]
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From: Outer Banks NC FIRST IN FLIGHT
Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (edsalinas)
Don't be sorry yours isn't the first and it won't be the last. That's what this forum is for.
So I guess with that roofing membrane you'll be lowering the roof, instead of raising it huh? :lolg: :lol: :lolg: :lol: :lolg:
So I guess with that roofing membrane you'll be lowering the roof, instead of raising it huh? :lolg: :lol: :lolg: :lol: :lolg:
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Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (jerkyboy)
Is that your garage or your kitchen? :lolg: :lol: :lolg: :lol:
I want glass doors for my garage cabinets. Whats up with the pillars?
I want glass doors for my garage cabinets. Whats up with the pillars?
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (jerkyboy)
It looks like you'll need to raise the front end higher to get it out if you haven't already.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (jerkyboy)
IM Agent86, and ask him, he has pics.
Here's one of my Z51, and that was about 2" not high enough. The non-Z51 springs have more arch to them, and so the car needs to be lifted higher to get them out... agent86 has the non-z51 spring.
Here's one of my Z51, and that was about 2" not high enough. The non-Z51 springs have more arch to them, and so the car needs to be lifted higher to get them out... agent86 has the non-z51 spring.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (jerkyboy)
Just be careful when you lower the jack (with the end of the spring on it), be sure you know how your jack handle reacts when twisting it to lower it, don't want any sudden suprises.........
Melting Slicks
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Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (Kizmo)
Is that your garage or your kitchen? :lolg: :lol: :lolg: :lol:
I want glass doors for my garage cabinets. Whats up with the pillars?
I want glass doors for my garage cabinets. Whats up with the pillars?
:cheers:
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (edsalinas)
Just be careful when you lower the jack (with the end of the spring on it), be sure you know how your jack handle reacts when twisting it to lower it, don't want any sudden suprises.........
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From: Northern VA
Re: Another Front spring lowering question(s) again - sorry (CentralCoaster)
Ah, jealousy is an ugly thing :D Actually if you like the garage, you should see my kitchen!!! I just got done building the house. Had two extra columns from my front porch that I didn't need. Built a rack above them that holds about 8 tires. Underneath, I have my tool chests. The cabinets I got in trade for some other extra material I had. I have all of my corvette models in there. The pic doesn't show my beer fridge in there :cheers:
I did get the spring out at that height yesterday. A-arms are removed to replace ball joints. GM wants $117 each!!!! Found TRW's for $58 apiece with lifetime warranty. Ski, if you see this, I believe you said that you removed your end rubber pieces on the spring. What did you replace the rubber with?
I did get the spring out at that height yesterday. A-arms are removed to replace ball joints. GM wants $117 each!!!! Found TRW's for $58 apiece with lifetime warranty. Ski, if you see this, I believe you said that you removed your end rubber pieces on the spring. What did you replace the rubber with?