Lowered my ZO6 last night. Quick question before alignment.

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Apr 16, 2009 | 09:36 AM

ALEXAMES

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Lowered my ZO6 last night. Quick question before alignment.

How long does it take for the suspension to fully settle after lowering and new shocks? I want to make sure before I get an alignment.

I'll post pics this weekend!!

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:40 AM

02MillenniumVette

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Id drive it for about 100 miles before I got an alignment.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:23 AM

slothy

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YA def drive it some for 2 reasons

a) to make sure suspension is fully settled
b) to make sure you like the ride of a lowered vette.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:41 AM

red97vette

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sometimes the rear goes lower than the front, which you want to watch out for, then you can raise it up a little before you spend the $$$ for the alignment.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:54 AM

34RedRage

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drove mine about 1000 miles before alignment, wore out the inside of my front tires, live and learn

.....so i suggest you don't go that long....

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:59 AM

red97vette

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when i lowered mine, if you are careful and turn all the bolts the exact same amount, the alignment shouldnt be that far off. I tried to be careful when I lowered mine, and after driving it 500 or so miles, I got the alignment, and the people at the shop were very surprised because it wasnt very far off at all...

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:16 AM

ALEXAMES

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Burning Brakes

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Thanks guys.

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:21 AM

Zenak

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find a bumpy road, then drive 20 miles. If it doesnt settle by then... nothign will :-)

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Apr 16, 2009 | 12:17 PM

romeokc10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by red97vette

Make little tick marks on the bolts and count the turns.

Apr 16, 2009 | 12:30 PM

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Bill Vett

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When I had mine aligned the shop made sure to level the car side to side and also made sure the the front was 3/4" lower than the back. (down force at high speeds) They weighed me and covered the seat and put my weight in the drivers seat using old truck brake drums. The cost was only $125.'s. Thanks Phoenix Auto!!!! (in Palm Pa.)