How much for tools needed to lower.
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Drifting
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From: Somewhere in Dallas TX
How much for tools needed to lower.
I'm wondering what i'd need and how much it would cost to lower my own. I have basic tools. I'm talking about a decent jack and stands, how many, how much, how long would it take, etc...
My local shop won't cut the front bushings and I want it slammed. They also want to charge $75 for just on stock bolts. Can I get a jack and a couple stands for less than that? WHat about some stops too?
Thanks in advance.
My local shop won't cut the front bushings and I want it slammed. They also want to charge $75 for just on stock bolts. Can I get a jack and a couple stands for less than that? WHat about some stops too?
Thanks in advance.
Team Owner
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Here's a how to for the front.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
and another one
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
Just make a list and price the tools in your area.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
and another one
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
Just make a list and price the tools in your area.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Somewhere in Dallas TX
Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
Here's a how to for the front.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
and another one
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
Just make a list and price the tools in your area.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
and another one
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
Just make a list and price the tools in your area.
WHat brand should I get if I go to Wal-Mart? I need a jack and 2 quality stands?
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by EMINENT 1
Thanks!
WHat brand should I get if I go to Wal-Mart? I need a jack and 2 quality stands?
WHat brand should I get if I go to Wal-Mart? I need a jack and 2 quality stands?
Last edited by Icemanskis; Jul 23, 2005 at 07:03 PM.
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Don't buy cheap stuff when it comes to your safety - get a decent jack and some sturdy stands. Won't cost much compared to a cheap set failing on you. 
Heck, I'd invite you over and do it for you if you were local.
Heck, I'd invite you over and do it for you if you were local.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Charlotte North Carolina
Originally Posted by Icemanskis
Craftsman 1.5 ton jack at sears. 2 ton jack stands. The jack goes for $100. Get a good jack that will last. You will also need 18mm and 15mm wrenches/sockets. I forget, is the front bolt 15mm or 10mm?
Front is 10mm....remember to turn those counterclockwise. You should see more bolt sticking up when you are finished. The rear is opposite. Remember to support the leaf springs in front to take the tension off the bolt. Makes your work a lot easier.
EDIT: A little tip...I put a line of white out down the bolt so that I can see clearly when it has made one full rotation. Additionally, you may want to do something to help remember how many times you've turned the bolt. I got interrupted after a couple turns and forgot how many I had done. Was it three...or was it four...hmmmm? Maybe that's just me. I am a dope.
Last edited by Prosecutor; Jul 23, 2005 at 10:45 PM.
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Post a note over in the SW section and let's see if we can't get a few of us together to do this with you. If you aren't doing anything on Tuesday night, come meet us at Cruiser's in Frisco for the evening and let's talk about slamming! 
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Drifting
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From: Somewhere in Dallas TX
Originally Posted by BSiegPaint
Post a note over in the SW section and let's see if we can't get a few of us together to do this with you. If you aren't doing anything on Tuesday night, come meet us at Cruiser's in Frisco for the evening and let's talk about slamming!
I think i'm off!
Gotta be at work at 5:45am though, so I can't be out late.Thanks for the info and all of you who offered to do it.
I'll post in SW and see.
