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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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I lowered the rear of my vert using instructions from tech tips.Just wondering would backing off the nuts have lowered it without cutting bushing.It said to leave two theads showing it was a little lower than I wanted so I just tightened up the bolts about 6 threads showing now havent drove it again yet bounced the back end to load the leaf spring looks about right now,What do think
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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[QUOTE=fastblue04vette]I lowered the rear of my vert using instructions from tech tips.Just wondering would backing off the nuts have lowered it without cutting bushing.

Yes
I lowered my car on stock bolts without cutting the bushings about 3/4"
of a inch,Looks good
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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just returned from driving and after the changes and it looks alot better
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by fastblue04vette
just returned from driving and after the changes and it looks alot better
c5's look great lowered but don't forget to get the alignment checked after about 200 miles.
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