Another Lowering Question...
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Another Lowering Question...
I performed a search and read through the various threads, however I'm still getting conflicting infomation, so I want to pose the question again as the answer may have been buried somewhere...
What is the total difference (in inches) that you can lower the C5 Corvette on stock bolts? Assuming the car is at normal height, what is the maximum amount (in inches) that the car can be lowered?
Also, is there a measurement per rotation or thread count to work against?
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What is the total difference (in inches) that you can lower the C5 Corvette on stock bolts? Assuming the car is at normal height, what is the maximum amount (in inches) that the car can be lowered?
Also, is there a measurement per rotation or thread count to work against?
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I would guess that it would be about an inch all the way down on stock bolts.
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Some claim they got 1".
I was able to achieve 5/8" front and 3/4" rear on uncut oem bushings and standard length oem bolts. That's with leaving the rear bolts at 2-3 remaining threads under the clip retainer and the front with a 1/8" gap between the bushing and spring.
That's also within the range that GM recommended. Any more than that and you're into the realm of form over function. It wasn't my choice.
I was able to achieve 5/8" front and 3/4" rear on uncut oem bushings and standard length oem bolts. That's with leaving the rear bolts at 2-3 remaining threads under the clip retainer and the front with a 1/8" gap between the bushing and spring.
That's also within the range that GM recommended. Any more than that and you're into the realm of form over function. It wasn't my choice.
I got about 3/4" all the way around with the front bolts turned all the way and 3 threads showing in the rear.
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I would like to try and narrow the gap a little between the tire and fender, however I had previously lowered all the way on stock bolts and I was scraping everywhere so I raised it up again. Now I'm wondering how much a difference would be to lower it 1/2" or 5/8" all the way around?
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3/4" rear & 1/2-5/8 front is about right, the rear I think will lower more,
I made a wooden gauge to check my wheel well heights, and set them at 27" front & 28" rear, easier than a measuring tape.
I made a wooden gauge to check my wheel well heights, and set them at 27" front & 28" rear, easier than a measuring tape.
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Depends on the car, it's age, miles, options etc... Some are stiffer than others and will not give as much of a drop.
I had an 03 Coupe, base suspension, dropped a good full inch. It was noticeable, looked great.
My 04 Z06, hardly any drop at all, 1/4" max. Ended up swapping the bolts for lowering bolts.
I had an 03 Coupe, base suspension, dropped a good full inch. It was noticeable, looked great.
My 04 Z06, hardly any drop at all, 1/4" max. Ended up swapping the bolts for lowering bolts.