Bolt Size?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Houston Texas
Bolt Size?
I have read a lot of posts about "longer bolts" to lower a vette. How long do the longer bolts need to be?
I plan on lowering this weekend. From what I read, here's what I got:
Option 1: Back out stock bolts only. Good for about 5/8" drop.
Option 2: For lower than Option 1, cut 2/3" from front bushing. Buy longer bolts for the rear.
Does a 6" 9/16" Grade 8 bolt sound right? I assume you use all other existing hardware with these bolts?
I'm sure I'm complicating a simple process, but I hope someone will help. I just can't seem to find my answer with the search.
I plan on lowering this weekend. From what I read, here's what I got:
Option 1: Back out stock bolts only. Good for about 5/8" drop.
Option 2: For lower than Option 1, cut 2/3" from front bushing. Buy longer bolts for the rear.
Does a 6" 9/16" Grade 8 bolt sound right? I assume you use all other existing hardware with these bolts?
I'm sure I'm complicating a simple process, but I hope someone will help. I just can't seem to find my answer with the search.
Safety Car
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From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Max from rr bolts about 1". same with frt. Cutting 2/3 off frt bushings will give over 2". Iwould not go lower. 9/16 Grade 8 x 6-1/2 to 8" will work fine and give all the lowering the car can take.
Mine is about 2" and lower scrapes on gum wrappers!!
Fred
Mine is about 2" and lower scrapes on gum wrappers!!
Fred
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Le Mans Master
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by FKING1
Max from rr bolts about 1". same with frt. Cutting 2/3 off frt bushings will give over 2". Iwould not go lower. 9/16 Grade 8 x 6-1/2 to 8" will work fine and give all the lowering the car can take.
Mine is about 2" and lower scrapes on gum wrappers!!
Fred
Mine is about 2" and lower scrapes on gum wrappers!!
Fred
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From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Originally Posted by dbirdz06
Maybe 1/3" out of the front and 6-1/2" bolts in the back would be a good setup... Could I get the right rake from that?
Fred
