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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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just curious how much you can lower a c5 and still have it look good and not ghetto, thanks for your wisdom! I also need instructions on how to do it. thanks again!
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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Are you calling EG ghetto
Here you go
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=27&TopicID=1
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Here are a couple of links with very good instructions. Depending on the circumstances, the adjustment bolt can be very difficult to move so WD-40 or equivalent will be necessary to help in freeing it as will relieving some of the pressure of the spring. Be very careful not to round off the adjustment bolt, it can be difficult to turn. Be sure to properly support the car with jackstands and a good solid piece of wood or pucks. Be sure to use pucks in the frame rail slots if you double up jack stands for extra security:

http://www.crossedflags.com/nuke/htm...=article&sid=7

another:

http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm


After the car is settled it is probably a good idea to have it aligned by a competent shop that has experience with Corvettes.

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another link with pics http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lower.php

expect about $90 for an alignment
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