Imediate help needed
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: East of Atlanta GA
ok, the car is up and we have adjusted the bolts to show 8 threads. but the front still seems high. i was asking do I continue to try to adjust to show more threads? I'm asking because the bolt is really tight and I don't want to break anything.
Le Mans Master
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From: LAND OF OZ Kansas
this web page is pretty good at explaining. It has pictures just like I needed at the time.
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
When I lowered mine, I turned the rear bolts 4 turns, and the front ones I did 5 truns of the bolt. Make sure you mark them so that you know were you began to turn the bolts.
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...5_Lowering.htm
When I lowered mine, I turned the rear bolts 4 turns, and the front ones I did 5 truns of the bolt. Make sure you mark them so that you know were you began to turn the bolts.
Last edited by damilleniumboy; Jan 26, 2008 at 06:25 PM.
Drifting
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From: Bellows Falls Vermont
Lowering front
I think if you want to lower You need to loosen the bolts to leave less threads exposed above the nut ,There is a minimum allowed number which I seem to recall 4 . Check this out for sure I may be all wet ,but I know I have read this on the forum in preparation for lowering mine. Hope this helps
Drifting
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From: Bellows Falls Vermont
Lowering front
Hey My info was incorrect . First of all the front lowering bolts are reverse thread. To lower you want to turn the bolt so that the thread count above the spring increases . Sometimes these bolts are stuck so after taking pressure off the spring and spraying some good old PB Blaster and letting it soak you should be able to get them turning ,You will only be able to gain so much before the bolt will bottom out. If you want more it will require cutting off some of the bushing which may get you what you want, but might also get you a rattle trap which you don't want .. There are new bushings with less rubber on the stop which gains you a bit more .. Some guys are removing the front bolts completely if you can believe that . IMO lower on stock bolts to there best amount and don't cause yourself all the rattles and shock bottoming and alignment problems that may haunt ya.. Good Luck
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The front bolts are not "reverse thread"...they are RH standard thread as opposed to LH "reverse thread". Another member previously provided images of the front bolts substantiating they are RH standard thread.
The front and rear bolts simply take different approaches in how they lower the suspension.
It's a simple mistake when you're under the vehicle to adjust the front bolts in the incorrect direction, actually raising the front suspension height instead of lowering it. Just take the time to visualize what the bolt does in relationship to the suspension and it should be simple. Look at the bolt turning from the side instead of from the bottom. You'll see what I mean.
Remember to use plenty of lubricant...the PB BLASTER is highly recommended. Also, if the frpmt rubber bushings are stuck, use a flat metal putty knife with the PB BLASTER to loosen them. Turning the bolts should then be easily accomplished by hand. Use some white lithium (or any grease) beneath the bushings to make future adjustments easier.
The front and rear bolts simply take different approaches in how they lower the suspension.
It's a simple mistake when you're under the vehicle to adjust the front bolts in the incorrect direction, actually raising the front suspension height instead of lowering it. Just take the time to visualize what the bolt does in relationship to the suspension and it should be simple. Look at the bolt turning from the side instead of from the bottom. You'll see what I mean.
Remember to use plenty of lubricant...the PB BLASTER is highly recommended. Also, if the frpmt rubber bushings are stuck, use a flat metal putty knife with the PB BLASTER to loosen them. Turning the bolts should then be easily accomplished by hand. Use some white lithium (or any grease) beneath the bushings to make future adjustments easier.