anyone lowered C5 with this kit

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Dec 10, 2005 | 01:14 AM

Z28STYLE23

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anyone lowered C5 with this kit

Looks like a pretty complete kit and at a good price. Just wondering how low these bushings make the front. Im lowered on stock bolts now and lookin to go another probably 1/2 in.

http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...454EDFD3C0FA3E

quite a link isn't it.

Dec 10, 2005 | 01:39 AM

GMvert

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I'm sure the (ZIP) front bushing would be close to the size of your front cut 2/3. Cutting all of your front bushings off in the front is no easier than leaving 1/3. See sig.

Dec 10, 2005 | 08:48 AM

mvvette97

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I went to the hardware store and got two 7/16 bolts for $5 and used on mine.

Dec 10, 2005 | 11:53 PM

Z28STYLE23

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and how much of a chore is cutting front bushings??

Dec 11, 2005 | 12:02 AM

double-oh-coupe

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and how much of a chore is cutting front bushings??

The most time consuming part is getting the bolts un-installed (completed unscrewed from the leaf spring) so you can actually cut the bushings. I used a hacksaw and cut both bushings in 5 mins. The rest of the couple of hours of work was dropping the lower A-arm and then reinstalling everything (and a couple of beers). It's an easy job ... just takes a little time and a little elbow grease.

Dec 11, 2005 | 01:53 AM

Z28STYLE23

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guess i'll be going this route, thanx for the help.

Dec 11, 2005 | 03:03 AM

edensknight

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Great option. A similar kit has been available for the C4 for years.

Dec 11, 2005 | 03:22 AM

Stangkiller

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I went to the hardware store and got two 7/16 bolts for $5 and used on mine.

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Dec 11, 2005 | 04:57 PM

FKING1

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Cut the front bushings with a Sawzall without taking anything apart. Get longer rear bolts,grade 8, from a fastener store or hardware if they have 8's. Worked for me.
Fred

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