Lowering Guhru...please advise!!
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by corvette dave
Mac,
I did cut some of the front bushings on my car. I think it lowered the front only about 1/4" more.
I know others have removed the front adjusters but I would not do it to my car. That's just me.
It sounds like the rear bolts that were installed were too long for this application. Generally you do not need longer bolts in the rear unless you cut the front bushings.
You have changed the rake on the car and it is too low in the rear as compared to the front. Another 4 threads up will help.
Are you doing the lowering or is a shop doing it?
The reason I ask is that the rear is very easy to raise. Just takes 2 wrenches and you don't have to jack the car up.
Dave
I did cut some of the front bushings on my car. I think it lowered the front only about 1/4" more.
I know others have removed the front adjusters but I would not do it to my car. That's just me.
It sounds like the rear bolts that were installed were too long for this application. Generally you do not need longer bolts in the rear unless you cut the front bushings.
You have changed the rake on the car and it is too low in the rear as compared to the front. Another 4 threads up will help.
Are you doing the lowering or is a shop doing it?
The reason I ask is that the rear is very easy to raise. Just takes 2 wrenches and you don't have to jack the car up.
Dave
1. I also am leary of totally removing the bolts
2. I did cut front bushings ( I think 1/3..maybe more,not sure)
3. Yes the rake is less
4. The only tools I use on my car are waxing pads....
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Dennis Wilson
I cut 2/3rd off front bushings in front & cut the top ring off the top bushing in the rear & went all the way down on the stock bolts, The fender wells are 26" in front & 27" in the rear. Car is 1/4th " higher in the rear. Ground clearance is 3&1/2 in front behind front wheel & 3& 3/4 in front of rear wheel. Air dam is aprox. 2&1/2 from ground Looks great ! But I have to be very careful on speed bumps & driveways!
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From: Sun City- Menifee Calif.
I actually measured the rocker panels but I think its pretty accurate, I think there is about a 1/4" difference between full & empty gas tank. the measurements I gave are with 1/2 tank. Hope thes helps. 
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From: Fly Over State
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Originally Posted by Macinamouth
Well thats not fair.....COILOVERS.. 
Why did you get them if you were low and having no issues???????
Why did you get them if you were low and having no issues???????
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and I thought I was slammed 
Looks awesome with the coilovers guys, but I couldn't even imagine driving around like that. The county folks here thank me for cleaning the streets as it is. I cringe when I see roadkill in my lane because if I can't swerve in time, it gets to go for a ride with me.. My front adjusters are no longer installed and I love the stance - but I killed some front tires as a result of waiting too long to get an alignment.. ugh..
Looks awesome with the coilovers guys, but I couldn't even imagine driving around like that. The county folks here thank me for cleaning the streets as it is. I cringe when I see roadkill in my lane because if I can't swerve in time, it gets to go for a ride with me.. My front adjusters are no longer installed and I love the stance - but I killed some front tires as a result of waiting too long to get an alignment.. ugh..
