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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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i had my car lowered today, they lowered it all the way on the stock bolts in front(.75 inches) and 1.5 inches on longer bolts in the back. it looks really low in back but the front looks too high still. what should i do to even it out in the front? do i need to take the bushings out or what else would you recommend? help?
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Pictures in this matter would help out a lot. Maybe cut the front bushings or remove the bolt/bushings altogether.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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I think you'll have to drive it a bit to let it "settle" in. Did you lower it the same number of "turns" front and back?

You'll also need to get it aligned.
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On my vert, I didnt cut any bushings but did get the rear bolts. The front and rear fender edge is even with the top of the tires
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man.............just when I thought a C5 was low to begin with....

I've gotta see pics
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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man.............just when I thought a C5 was low to begin with....

I've gotta see pics
You havent seen low until you have seen this one.

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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Every time I see this car I can't get the tune "Low Rider" by War out of my head! In it's class it does look Kinda Kool.
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