removing front lowering bolts?
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removing front lowering bolts?
I keep hearing people say, in order to get the maximum drop you have to remove the front bolts. Also you need to put a piece of rubber between the spring and aframe.
my question is- What kind of rubber?? from what?? what size?
my question is- What kind of rubber?? from what?? what size?
Melting Slicks
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From: CenTex Texas
Any piece of rubber or silicone will work. The main thing here is to help prevent the spring from rubbing on the lower control arm....which can cause squeaks, and over time rub grooves in the lower control arm. I used a piece of a rubber floor mat myself.
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by DEALER1
I keep hearing people say, in order to get the maximum drop you have to remove the front bolts. Also you need to put a piece of rubber between the spring and aframe.
my question is- What kind of rubber?? from what?? what size?
my question is- What kind of rubber?? from what?? what size?
Team Owner
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by 97C5ENVY
Any piece of rubber or silicone will work. The main thing here is to help prevent the spring from rubbing on the lower control arm....which can cause squeaks, and over time rub grooves in the lower control arm. I used a piece of a rubber floor mat myself.
What is your ground to fender height?
I have same sized front wheels as you and new Z06 springs. Bushings are cut and I am at 26.5 inches. Would like another .5 inch....
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Burning Brakes
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From: "In a van down by the river" CO
I got the bolts out and back in without disconnecting the control arm. I had a buddy pry the spring up from the control arm while I fished the bolt out. Not the safest method but it worked.
Instructor
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From: Granbury TX
I just did the "front's" today, and I must say it is super easy!
I had the lower ball joint, swaybar, and tierod disconnected and the bolt out in 15 minutes.
Here are some pics from the job today.
I had the lower ball joint, swaybar, and tierod disconnected and the bolt out in 15 minutes.
Here are some pics from the job today.
Team Owner
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by viper punisher
I just did the "front's" today, and I must say it is super easy!
I had the lower ball joint, swaybar, and tierod disconnected and the bolt out in 15 minutes.
Here are some pics from the job today.
I had the lower ball joint, swaybar, and tierod disconnected and the bolt out in 15 minutes.
Here are some pics from the job today.
Thanks
Pro
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From: Idabel OK
Hey Viper Punisher (or anyone else for that matter) You wouldnt by any chance be willing to get rid of those bolts would you? I need some bad, but i would be happy to at least get some precise measurments so that i may be able to get a bolt that will work from a hardware store or something.
THanks
eric <><
THanks
eric <><
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Falls IA.
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St. Jude Contributor '04
Originally Posted by see5
Stand by for smashed shock bumpers. That is what the suspension is now bottoming out on.
Drifting
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From: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago IL
Originally Posted by 99Z51R
I've had mine out for three years, I also cut the shock bumber in half, it doesn't bottom at all. Ran stock shocks for about a year then went Bilstiens, not a huge differance. I also just rubbed a little synthetic grease on the A-arm where the spring now rides, no squeeks and no wear.
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by 99Z51R
I've had mine out for three years, I also cut the shock bumber in half, it doesn't bottom at all. Ran stock shocks for about a year then went Bilstiens, not a huge differance. I also just rubbed a little synthetic grease on the A-arm where the spring now rides, no squeeks and no wear.
So you don't have any rubber, only grease between the Aarm and spring? Can't this damage the spring?
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Falls IA.
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Originally Posted by rarfinacial
where is the shock bumper? does cutting them in 1/2 give your shocks more movement? is the ride smoother? Izover4u- I think the extra weight of the magnuson is why my car sits a little lower than most.
Eric
