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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Can I run with cut front bushing on the stock front bolts or should I purchase Another set with bushings?

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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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not sure how this is coilover related.
but you're talking about the height adjustment bolt right?
some people remove the bushing to get lower, an it works for them.
for other it gets noisy from the metal to metal contact. its a hit or miss.
it is right? no, but its also not the worse thing you can do
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SHADYZ
Can I run with cut front bushing on the stock front bolts or should I purchase Another set with bushings?

Thanks alot!!
Not sure what you're asking. Your thread title says "coilover question" but you're asking about the bushings and bolt used on the stock leaf spring?


Ummm, with coilovers you HAVE no spring to worry about.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Sorry to confuse you all.

Yes Im talking about the bolt that adjusts the height in front. About a year ago I wanted to be lowered so I cut the bushings. Im going to be installing Coilovers soon. My question is... Should I install bolts that have Bushings? Im assuming it would definately be better with bolts that have bushings.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bumble-z
...........Reason being, when you install the coil overs you will be taking out your front & rear springs & won't be using them anymore. In the front the adjusters are attached to the spring. Hope this helps?.
I thought that's what I told him in post #4.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Alright that all I needed to know. I'll purchase the C6 Lowering Bolts then. Thanks.
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?????? You are not listening. You don't need them with coilovers. With coilovers, the leafspring w/ ride height adjustment bolts gets removed as the ride height is now adjusted on the coilovers. It's one or the other.
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Duuurrr I got ya now. My bad!!

Anyone have step by step photos to do the installation?
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