Car lowered..Going to reverse
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Burning Brakes
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From: EXTON PA
Car lowered..Going to reverse
My car ia a 98 coupe that was purchased last August. After my "love in" with the purchase I now know this car has been lower and it must be to the max. I have issues with a driveway that has a incline and my air deflectors under the front by the cooling for the radiator scrap every time I bach down. What do I need to reverse to stock height? I also want to replace parts that might be cut or had been replaced to lower to max. If any one has this infor about the parts I want to change back to a stock height, replacement and proceedure to reverse slam I would appreciate a reply.
Thanks in Advance for the help.
Thanks in Advance for the help.
Melting Slicks
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We all deal with the scrapping... it's a $50 part. Replace it when worn out. But to tell the truth, once you've gone down.... you can never go back up. Lead in to the "Hotel California" begins playing in background..... 
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Change your angle of attack - approach at 45 or 90 degrees.
Never back out of a driveway.
Get Rocker Rails and Frame Savers.
Slam it - your Vette will thank you for it
EG
Never back out of a driveway.
Get Rocker Rails and Frame Savers.
Slam it - your Vette will thank you for it
EG
Racer
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From: Kissimmee Florida
I also have mine lowered to the max on stock bolts and prefer it that way. If you want to raise it back it's simple to do. There is one bolt on the end of the composit spring on both the front and rear. To raise the rear end turn the bolt counterclockwise to raise the front turn the bolt clockwise. Just make sure you raise equally on all four corners. Some members suggest a four wheel alignment after raising or lowering. I have not noticed any unusal tire wear but it certainly wouldn't hurt to have the alignment done.
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I have a 2002 with F-45 suspension and I am at least 1" lower than a friend of mine who has F-55 suspension. I haven't touched the suspension at all. So you may not be lowered. Just thought I'd mention it. 
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Melting Slicks
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From: pawleys island sc
leave it alone - don't worry about the damage it's something everyone here knows you can afford. If you raise it you we know you won't like it because we won't think it's cool.
But if you insist do a search on "lowering" and just reverse the proceedure.
But if you insist do a search on "lowering" and just reverse the proceedure.
Burning Brakes
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Sometimes when the rear is lowered, the person will cut the bushings and/or use longer bolts. Somtimes they will do the same on the front. I do not think it is possible to order the front bolt/bushings without getting a new spring, but I could be wrong. I believe you can get the rear bushings separate.
I am probably in the minority on the board. I had my car lowered as far as I could without cutting the bushings. The ride was rough (even with Bilstein shocks), but I got used to it. I recently raised it about an inch. The ride greatly improved, much less bumpy. It doesn't look as good, but I am glad I did it.
I am probably in the minority on the board. I had my car lowered as far as I could without cutting the bushings. The ride was rough (even with Bilstein shocks), but I got used to it. I recently raised it about an inch. The ride greatly improved, much less bumpy. It doesn't look as good, but I am glad I did it.
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Originally Posted by Jeff Jeff
Sometimes when the rear is lowered, the person will cut the bushings and/or use longer bolts. Somtimes they will do the same on the front. I do not think it is possible to order the front bolt/bushings without getting a new spring, but I could be wrong. I believe you can get the rear bushings separate.
I am probably in the minority on the board. I had my car lowered as far as I could without cutting the bushings. The ride was rough (even with Bilstein shocks), but I got used to it. I recently raised it about an inch. The ride greatly improved, much less bumpy. It doesn't look as good, but I am glad I did it.
I am probably in the minority on the board. I had my car lowered as far as I could without cutting the bushings. The ride was rough (even with Bilstein shocks), but I got used to it. I recently raised it about an inch. The ride greatly improved, much less bumpy. It doesn't look as good, but I am glad I did it.
The Sports could be "uncomfortable" for some.
To the original poster : It's your car and you have to drive it. Do whatever works for you. We are not making the payments and we are not driving your car.
Good Luck!
EG
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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Originally Posted by ShaneN.
what does it take to lower a vette?
