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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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If I cut only the top layer of the bushing, how much will it lower the car? I need another 1/4"
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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You will get as much as you cut off.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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You will get as much as you cut off.
lol, I figured as much, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask. I know it seems like a dumb question.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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He's basically asking how thick each bushing is, if anybody knows....
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Each layer is about 1/4th in.
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My drivers front sits 1/4" higher than the passenger front, is this normal?? It bugs me...
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Originally Posted by DitchTehFish
My drivers front sits 1/4" higher than the passenger front, is this normal?? It bugs me...
How level is the surface your car is sitting on?
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How level is the surface your car is sitting on?
Level surface in my garage. To clarify, the car is lowered on stock bolts. Is your car lowered to the max on stock bolts? If so, I would really appreciate if you could take measurements(ground to top of fenderwell) of all four corners on a flat surface. Thanks...
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Originally Posted by DitchTehFish
Level surface in my garage. To clarify, the car is lowered on stock bolts. Is your car lowered to the max on stock bolts? If so, I would really appreciate if you could take measurements(ground to top of fenderwell) of all four corners on a flat surface. Thanks...
My car is all screwed up right now. I tried setting the ride heights of my car in my driveway/garage. For me to get it level, I had to completely remove the front right bolt and lift the front left for it to sit level. I've since gone back to both bolts installed up front and backed out all the way to get it as low as possible. It still isn't nearly as low as a lot of cars I've seen with cut bushings... I've got front and rear bushings cut. I've been trying to find a place around here that will get my ride heights set perfectly, but have been unsuccessful.

If I were you, I'd check very closely how level your garage is.
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Originally Posted by dbirdz06

If I were you, I'd check very closely how level your garage is.
I checked the surface using one of those things that measure how flat a surface is, my garage is flat. I think I'm going to cut the top portion of the bushing on the drivers side, then all four corners should measure out evenly.
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