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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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I need tips and tricks for lowering my C5. Im going to stay with the factory Chasis bolts, instead of aftermarket. Im sure it can get low enough? Do you screw in the front bolts and expand the back?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Here is a good link that might help.
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http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lower.php
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Here is another good link that should help.

http://www.crossedflags.com/modules....der=1&sid=7#12
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Its not to bad to do I have lowered 3. I'm lowering a 4th one in the morning. All Z06s
I'm at 30 min. tops for the rear and 45 min. tops a side for the front. Good luck
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert
Here is another good link that should help.

http://www.crossedflags.com/modules....der=1&sid=7#12
what if you want it lower
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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If you want it lower, cut the bushings.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Here's a great post by a forum member. Look at the third thread. It helped me out

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ock-bolts.html
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