lowering question
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lowering question
i just lowered my 99 FRC and i cut the first bushing in the rear. the front i lowered using the bolt. i know it takes time to settle but the rear is about an inch lower. i want the front to be lower is their a bushing up front i could cut to get it lower in the front and if so where is it. any info would be great
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No need to cut the rear bushings...the stock adjustment will usually put the rear lower than the front anyways.
Yes, there is a front bushing, and it's attached to the bottom of the front bolts. This tech tip show's what's involved to remove the bolts and cut the bushings.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
Many, like myself, have just jacked up the spring enough to saw the front bushing off with the bolt in place. It requires no dissasembly, but you'll need something like a hydraulic spreader to spead the spring up high enough to access the bushing under the spring. Not the safest method, but if you have the tools and are aware enough to never ever put your hand under the spring when it's jacked up, it saves a lot of time.
Yes, there is a front bushing, and it's attached to the bottom of the front bolts. This tech tip show's what's involved to remove the bolts and cut the bushings.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
Many, like myself, have just jacked up the spring enough to saw the front bushing off with the bolt in place. It requires no dissasembly, but you'll need something like a hydraulic spreader to spead the spring up high enough to access the bushing under the spring. Not the safest method, but if you have the tools and are aware enough to never ever put your hand under the spring when it's jacked up, it saves a lot of time.
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I had cut front bushings on mine.Last weekend I pulled the front adjuster bolts out.Only lowered it 1/4+" so coilovers are one the way.You can get low with cutting the front bushings and longer bolts in the rear.
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I just dropped mine on Sunday on stock bolts with no cut bushings and I am waiting for it to settle. So far (160miles) it is way too high.
If it's not down by Friday - longer rear bolts and cut front bushings this weekend.
EG
EDIT - Here is my Vette "settled" - still too high...
If it's not down by Friday - longer rear bolts and cut front bushings this weekend.
EG
EDIT - Here is my Vette "settled" - still too high...
Last edited by EG@EnglandGreen; Nov 30, 2004 at 05:43 AM.
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What do replacement bushings and bolts go for? I've heard you have to purchase like a whole front ent 
for a lot of money...
Anyone just cut 1/3 of the bushing...? I'm only looking for a .25-.50 drop in the front...
for a lot of money...Anyone just cut 1/3 of the bushing...? I'm only looking for a .25-.50 drop in the front...
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