rear end bolt question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
rear end bolt question
ive been looking at the various forum vendors and ive seen the rear bolts for lowering the rear end vary pretty wildly in price range. Ive seen from $129.99 to $19.99. The ones ecklers sells are 19.99 and are here ( http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?d...UEA6BE7KLW9F90 ), do you think they will get the car just above the rear tires? and do a good job/last the life of the car?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Drifting
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From: St Clair Shores MI - GO HOKIES
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
You can get an inch out of stock bolts, and even the high tech bolts used in the car are not more than a dollar each, even $20 sounds like a rip, you just need to know the right material and order them from McMaster Carr if you want them longer 
I am a big fan of DIY, and no I haven't lowered, I already drag on my driveway
I am a big fan of DIY, and no I haven't lowered, I already drag on my driveway
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Ashburn VA
I think I got mine on clearence from Ecklers for $5. You can get the same bolts at any good hardware store. Just a typical mark up for something that is going to be used on a Corvette. Remind me not to go anywhere near some one who is trying to sell them for $129 
Racer
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From: Hemet CA
I copied this out of previous posts - pretty detailed...hope it helps!
Rear Lowering Bolts -
METRIC FASTENERS of CHARLOTTE (NC). You need #931 14x180 bolts and #9021 14mm washers. These are very heavy grade bolts much longer than stock. Their phone number is 704-333-1227 or 800-438-4136.
-OR-
(2) 1/2" grade 8 bolts 7 inches long with (8) flat washers and (2) self-locking nuts(the ones with the plastic in them). This should cost about $10 total.
-OR-
Grade 8 bolts. 1/2-13x6" should work for drops of up to 1"-11/2". 7” works, too. 7 inch bolts 9/16 is the proper size, but they are almost impossible to find, unless you pay the big bucks for the lowering bolts. Most guys are using 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts with the "c" lock nuts, not the nylon locking nuts.
Rear Lowering Bolts -
METRIC FASTENERS of CHARLOTTE (NC). You need #931 14x180 bolts and #9021 14mm washers. These are very heavy grade bolts much longer than stock. Their phone number is 704-333-1227 or 800-438-4136.
-OR-
(2) 1/2" grade 8 bolts 7 inches long with (8) flat washers and (2) self-locking nuts(the ones with the plastic in them). This should cost about $10 total.
-OR-
Grade 8 bolts. 1/2-13x6" should work for drops of up to 1"-11/2". 7” works, too. 7 inch bolts 9/16 is the proper size, but they are almost impossible to find, unless you pay the big bucks for the lowering bolts. Most guys are using 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts with the "c" lock nuts, not the nylon locking nuts.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
Originally Posted by billmoore48
I copied this out of previous posts - pretty detailed...hope it helps!
Rear Lowering Bolts -
METRIC FASTENERS of CHARLOTTE (NC). You need #931 14x180 bolts and #9021 14mm washers. These are very heavy grade bolts much longer than stock. Their phone number is 704-333-1227 or 800-438-4136.
-OR-
(2) 1/2" grade 8 bolts 7 inches long with (8) flat washers and (2) self-locking nuts(the ones with the plastic in them). This should cost about $10 total.
-OR-
Grade 8 bolts. 1/2-13x6" should work for drops of up to 1"-11/2". 7” works, too. 7 inch bolts 9/16 is the proper size, but they are almost impossible to find, unless you pay the big bucks for the lowering bolts. Most guys are using 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts with the "c" lock nuts, not the nylon locking nuts.
Rear Lowering Bolts -
METRIC FASTENERS of CHARLOTTE (NC). You need #931 14x180 bolts and #9021 14mm washers. These are very heavy grade bolts much longer than stock. Their phone number is 704-333-1227 or 800-438-4136.
-OR-
(2) 1/2" grade 8 bolts 7 inches long with (8) flat washers and (2) self-locking nuts(the ones with the plastic in them). This should cost about $10 total.
-OR-
Grade 8 bolts. 1/2-13x6" should work for drops of up to 1"-11/2". 7” works, too. 7 inch bolts 9/16 is the proper size, but they are almost impossible to find, unless you pay the big bucks for the lowering bolts. Most guys are using 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts with the "c" lock nuts, not the nylon locking nuts.
Q: The 8 flat washers, are those for just adjusting the ride hight (4 on each side, and then adjust from there?) Sorry...im a little slow, thanks in advance!
Dan
