Lowering question (please)
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Lowering question (please)
Thinking of lowering, but not to much, knowing that the front can be adjusted a little without cutting the bushing I am wondering if anyone has lowered the rear with the stock bolts without cutting the bushing and how it can be done. My goal is to lower a little without losing ride quallity or having to install longer bolts that migh lower to much. I see some extra thread above the rear bolt but don't know if it can be adjusted without losing reliability. Thanks'
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
there is a bolt with a nut on each side to lower the back. You can lower it on stock bolts between 1 - 1.5 inches depending on the car. Just back off the nut on the bolt and leave about 2-3 threads showing. If you want less then just back off the bolt less.
The front you will need to raise the car and then take the weight off the front suspension using jack stands. You can then turn the front bolts (they do not have a nut). I turned my all the way and then back a notch. If you want less then turn it back a few turns...
It is pretty simple Mod and looks great.
The front you will need to raise the car and then take the weight off the front suspension using jack stands. You can then turn the front bolts (they do not have a nut). I turned my all the way and then back a notch. If you want less then turn it back a few turns...
It is pretty simple Mod and looks great.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
there is a bolt with a nut on each side to lower the back. You can lower it on stock bolts between 1 - 1.5 inches depending on the car. Just back off the nut on the bolt and leave about 2-3 threads showing. If you want less then just back off the bolt less.
The front you will need to raise the car and then take the weight off the front suspension using jack stands. You can then turn the front bolts (they do not have a nut). I turned my all the way and then back a notch. If you want less then turn it back a few turns...
It is pretty simple Mod and looks great.
The front you will need to raise the car and then take the weight off the front suspension using jack stands. You can then turn the front bolts (they do not have a nut). I turned my all the way and then back a notch. If you want less then turn it back a few turns...
It is pretty simple Mod and looks great.
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From: Size Does Matter CA
I have never heard of the back nut loosening itself. I drove around for a long time with 2 threads showing before moving to longer bolts.
You could always buy the longer bolts for peace of mind and adjust it to your liking.
That is the best way to do it. Lower the car on regular bolts and see how it rides for you and looks. If you want lower, well you can always go lower. That is the steps that I took. I ended up cutting the bushings and buying longer bolts.
I seen all types of vettes lowered regardless of the suspension. I have a F45 suspension.
You could always buy the longer bolts for peace of mind and adjust it to your liking.
That is the best way to do it. Lower the car on regular bolts and see how it rides for you and looks. If you want lower, well you can always go lower. That is the steps that I took. I ended up cutting the bushings and buying longer bolts.
I seen all types of vettes lowered regardless of the suspension. I have a F45 suspension.
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Originally Posted by 2KVetteMan
I have never heard of the back nut loosening itself. I drove around for a long time with 2 threads showing before moving to longer bolts.
You could always buy the longer bolts for peace of mind and adjust it to your liking.
That is the best way to do it. Lower the car on regular bolts and see how it rides for you and looks. If you want lower, well you can always go lower. That is the steps that I took. I ended up cutting the bushings and buying longer bolts.
I seen all types of vettes lowered regardless of the suspension. I have a F45 suspension.
You could always buy the longer bolts for peace of mind and adjust it to your liking.
That is the best way to do it. Lower the car on regular bolts and see how it rides for you and looks. If you want lower, well you can always go lower. That is the steps that I took. I ended up cutting the bushings and buying longer bolts.
I seen all types of vettes lowered regardless of the suspension. I have a F45 suspension.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
I would not invest any money (or risk cutting the bushings) you try it on stock bolts. As 2KVetteMan mentioned he started on stock and decided that he wanted a bit lower. I on the other hand started on stock and am happy with the look so I have not changed anything. I also have friends that like the lowered look, but jsut can't drive on NYC streets with the car lowered so they don't do anything.
It is a matter of preference and the type of roads you drive on.
Just remember that it will take about 100+ miles for the car to show how far it has dropped so don't be upset the first day when you lower it and it seems to be the same height. It takes time to settle so give ti some tiem before you go out and buy the longer bolts...
It is a matter of preference and the type of roads you drive on.
Just remember that it will take about 100+ miles for the car to show how far it has dropped so don't be upset the first day when you lower it and it seems to be the same height. It takes time to settle so give ti some tiem before you go out and buy the longer bolts...
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
I would not invest any money (or risk cutting the bushings) you try it on stock bolts. As 2KVetteMan mentioned he started on stock and decided that he wanted a bit lower. I on the other hand started on stock and am happy with the look so I have not changed anything. I also have friends that like the lowered look, but jsut can't drive on NYC streets with the car lowered so they don't do anything.
It is a matter of preference and the type of roads you drive on.
Just remember that it will take about 100+ miles for the car to show how far it has dropped so don't be upset the first day when you lower it and it seems to be the same height. It takes time to settle so give ti some tiem before you go out and buy the longer bolts...
It is a matter of preference and the type of roads you drive on.
Just remember that it will take about 100+ miles for the car to show how far it has dropped so don't be upset the first day when you lower it and it seems to be the same height. It takes time to settle so give ti some tiem before you go out and buy the longer bolts...
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From: Size Does Matter CA
Rear bolts - less threads exposed on them. You are actually almost removing the lugnut.
Front bolts tighten them down exposing more thread. Here you are tightening the bolt more.
Cheers!!
Front bolts tighten them down exposing more thread. Here you are tightening the bolt more.
Cheers!!