Don't forget you have to cut the bushings to reallllly lower your car, it should take just under 2 hours, it's really easy the instructions are in the Corvette forum Tech Tips.


Chris

 

Get down!

 

Thanks guys for all your help... now, HOW to convince him


Oh, and Evil Twin - gotta keep you on your toes.. glad your paying attention

 

lower it!
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My Bad.... My original post was at approx 5:30 in the morning... Hadn't fully opened the other eye at that time. Sorry VG for the incomplete instructions. As for the rear... You won't even need to use jack stands. To lift the rear end up, position the jack right in the middle of the rear end and lift up. Remember to place a wooden block on the jack before you start lifting. Then you'll lay down, reach for the remaing two bolts and do the same procedure. No need to take the rear wheels off... The rear end goes much quicker if you don't mind laying down and gettin a little dirty.... (Watch it fellas) That's not what I meant

 

Dayum, I love NBM. Raised or lowered.

 

From the picture or two I've seen of you, I think you got that covered

 

"If you have real tires, then your really probably OK because in the lowering, you will get a very small increase in negative camber. Thats good for cornering!!! , but runflats don't like it due to the extremely stiff sidewalls".

I thought you had to align any time you lower. I just want to lower on stock bolts, but have been holding off bceause I don't want to fool with getting an alignment. I do not have run flats.

 

Well....I've lowered mine on stock bolts, have run-flats on, and never had it aligned at all. On top of that, my tires don't show any signs of unusual wear and the ride is quite smooooooth.

 

I say lower it and then let me know how you like it!

 

I agree with the directions Evil Twin EXCEPT for what I put in bold type. Whenever you are under your car SAFETY is of the utmost concern. You MUST use jack stands if you are under your car. The life you save may be your own.
Bob

 

HI VG,

Yes, lower your beast. But, as other supportive members have stated, make sure to get a four wheel alignment after doing so. However, do keep in mind that the vehicle may experience changes in ride height while "settling" at all four points at the newly lowered ride height. Consequently, many alignment service shops recommend waiting a week for the suspension to settle down ("squatting").

The normal in town and highway driving stresses imposed upon the new ride height during the first week after you "lower" your vehicle, will allow the vehicle to settle at a final ride height. Afterward, do re-examine the new ride height achieved, and, the handling characterisics of your vehicle. Armed with this info, you will then be ready for a new four wheel alignment.

A lowered stance ("just how low is low") is a very personal and subjective esthetic. At this point, (as mentioned above) many of our fellow enthusiasts who have felt that the vehicle did not lower enough for their personal taste have actually gone on ahead and cut their bushings. Be aware that there are other issues to be concerned with if you do decide to go this route. And, for your interest, there is much info on this helpful forum regarding those specific issues. The choice is yours.

Regardless, the newly acquired lowered ride height will offer an attractive stance and rake to your already very beautiful vehicle. VG, please keep us posted. And, please post some pics of this latest exciting mod of your car for us to drool over. And, thanks, VG, for always sharing with us. Enjoy.

Best Wishes to You,
Eden

 

Ok... it's a go - appointment set for monday morning
My tires i have on : Goodyear Eagle F1 275/40ZR18 Rear
245/45ZR17 Front Says EMT extented mobility tire & Radial Tubeless.
Run flats??

Also, the guy that's doing it say's he thinks half an inch will be plenty.. That doesn't seem like that'll do it

Ughhhhhhh i hate waiting on stuff.........

 

Yes, you have run flats. Although I haven't gotten around to doing mine yet, I believe most people leave 1 or 2 threads showing on the bolts. That should get you close to an inch. You definitely want to go that far. You can go farther by cutting the bushings, but I don't think you need to go that far.

Enjoy, and do before & after pics.

 

Exactly. Just make sure you monitor your air pressure to promote tread wear longevity

 

, it'll look great!

 

so for the rear would you just loosen the top nut on the bolt that runs through the leaf spring until there are only 2 threads showing? just raise, loosen, and that it?

i have been wanting to do this for about a week now but i was under the impression that cutting the bushings was the only way to do it.

 

...what he said...

...and if you dont like it afterwards...raise 'er up again