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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 02:59 AM
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Is there a thread or link that has instructions with pictures on how to lower a C5 on stock bolts? I tried a search but found nothing.Thanks for any help.2001 vert.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 03:41 AM
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All you need to know

http://frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbies/c...5_Lowering.htm
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http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lower.php

http://www.c5forum.com/diy/lowering.php
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Did mine last weekend, and it's a simple job. Goes so quick it's hard to consume a 6 pack while doing it.
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It is not a simple job if you have the F45 option. I believe you will need to remove the front shocks or at least the lower bolts to gain access to the spring bolt.
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Originally Posted by memmer
Is there a thread or link that has instructions with pictures on how to lower a C5 on stock bolts? I tried a search but found nothing.Thanks for any help.2001 vert.
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Here you go...
http://www.101corvetteprojects.com/t...r-c5-corvette/

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Originally Posted by TR6speed
It is not a simple job if you have the F45 option. I believe you will need to remove the front shocks or at least the lower bolts to gain access to the spring bolt.
Don't have the F45 suspension, but still took the shocks loose to have better access to the top of the 10MM bolt head.
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