Lowering problems......
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Lowering problems......
I lowered my vette a while back on stock bolts, and stupid me got in a hurry, and I didn't mark the bolts to know where I started out. Anyway, I lowered the front all the way to the bushings, and I did the rear bolts the same amount of turns. About a week later I measured on a level surface and noticed that my measurements are different on the left and right sides of the rear of the car, and the same goes for the front. How can I get the car Leveled out on the left and right sides of the front and back of the car? I hope this doesn't sound too confusing but I need to get this baby straightened out. Help me out if you can. Thanks in advance.
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I lowered my vette a while back on stock bolts, and stupid me got in a hurry, and I didn't mark the bolts to know where I started out. Anyway, I lowered the front all the way to the bushings, and I did the rear bolts the same amount of turns. About a week later I measured on a level surface and noticed that my measurements are different on the left and right sides of the rear of the car, and the same goes for the front. How can I get the car Leveled out on the left and right sides of the front and back of the car? I hope this doesn't sound too confusing but I need to get this baby straightened out. Help me out if you can. Thanks in advance.
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As far as the front goes... your best bet would be to remove the bolts, measure them and see if they are equal and if not then cut enough of the bushings to make them equal and then reinstall and count the exposed threads on each side.
For the rear, I would count the exposed threads on the bolts and make sure you have exactly the same number on both sides showing above the nut, you could also measure this distance but it is a bit harder.
Last edited by DRKMATTER; Feb 14, 2007 at 08:52 PM.
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If you have the fronts all the way down I would start with the rear, find the highest side and try backing down 1 turn at a time until its even with the other side You will have to drive it each time to settle it In my experience with mine [lowered all the way with cut bushings front & rear, ] It will change heights each time I park just slightly. it will vary maybe 1/4th inch at any corner . For a point of reference mine is 3 1/4th inches from ground behind front wheels & 3 1/2 inches in front of rear wheels. Hope this helps you a little.
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I lowered my vette a while back on stock bolts, and stupid me got in a hurry, and I didn't mark the bolts to know where I started out. Anyway, I lowered the front all the way to the bushings, and I did the rear bolts the same amount of turns. About a week later I measured on a level surface and noticed that my measurements are different on the left and right sides of the rear of the car, and the same goes for the front. How can I get the car Leveled out on the left and right sides of the front and back of the car? I hope this doesn't sound too confusing but I need to get this baby straightened out. Help me out if you can. Thanks in advance.
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p.s.-if you are changing ride height, most likely you will change alignment angles, so I'd suggest re-aligning her when you done!
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From: Boosted in Manhattan & Round Rock TX. President of the Non Club Club of Kansas and Round Rock , Not the flat part.
w/ what all were saying, maybe drive it a bit and try again.The ground my look level and not be.
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Yes, 30 degrees is a lot more than an almost undetectable amount on a garage floor or driveway, but I think it's enough to mislead you into thinking your car is level when it really is not.
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If you're looking to level the car out front and rear, I would'nt even look at the # of threads onthe bolts. Basically, take out a tape measure and check the height at each corner, on the same spot on each side, this will be more accurate
p.s.-if you are changing ride height, most likely you will change alignment angles, so I'd suggest re-aligning her when you done!
p.s.-if you are changing ride height, most likely you will change alignment angles, so I'd suggest re-aligning her when you done!