Lower my ride question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bethlehem PA
Lower my ride question
I just got my car back with new Z06 springs and sways. I asked the shop to lower it an inch all the way around before they realigned it.
It looks like she sits higher than before....
I have 1.75" between fender lip and top of front wheel.
The back is 3.5" between fender lip and top of wheel.
They said they lowered it as far as it could go, but 3.5" of space?!
I know it may settle some, but it looks goofy now in the rear.
Scott
It looks like she sits higher than before....
I have 1.75" between fender lip and top of front wheel.
The back is 3.5" between fender lip and top of wheel.
They said they lowered it as far as it could go, but 3.5" of space?!
I know it may settle some, but it looks goofy now in the rear.
Scott
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Any chance they raised it by mistake? Look under the rear and see how many threads are showing on the bolt. Actually if it's a bunch they went the wrong way.
Racer
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From: Metro ATL GA
Originally Posted by 16Again
Any chance they raised it by mistake? Look under the rear and see how many threads are showing on the bolt. Actually if it's a bunch they went the wrong way.
Jay Lee
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bethlehem PA
I just looked under the rear springs. I only see the bolt head. I look farther up, on top of the spring and I see almost 2" of thread above.
I'll shoot a pic and post it in a few min. I'm puzzled still.
Thanks for all the input so far.
Scott
I'll shoot a pic and post it in a few min. I'm puzzled still.
Thanks for all the input so far.
Scott
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by simpleman68
I just looked under the rear springs. I only see the bolt head. I look farther up, on top of the spring and I see almost 2" of thread above.
I'll shoot a pic and post it in a few min. I'm puzzled still.
Thanks for all the input so far.
Scott
I'll shoot a pic and post it in a few min. I'm puzzled still.
Thanks for all the input so far.
Scott
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From: Slave to the evil empire
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St. Jude Donor '04
Originally Posted by 16Again
Scott if you see the threads they went the wrong way.
When mine was lowered I cut the bushings and had 3 threads showing.
I don't think there are 2 inches of thread on that bolt so I'd love to see a pic?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bethlehem PA
Allright, we got film on the weirdness!
I'm hoping they just went the wrong way on these threads.
http://simpleman68.onfinite.com/album/563494/563496/
http://simpleman68.onfinite.com/album/563494/563495/
Sorry for the previous bum links
Scott
p.s. This would be cool if I ever wanted to take the Vette muddin'!
I'm hoping they just went the wrong way on these threads.
http://simpleman68.onfinite.com/album/563494/563496/
http://simpleman68.onfinite.com/album/563494/563495/
Sorry for the previous bum links
Scott
p.s. This would be cool if I ever wanted to take the Vette muddin'!
Last edited by simpleman68; Aug 6, 2005 at 11:04 AM. Reason: addition
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '04
Originally Posted by simpleman68
I wouldn't have believed if I didn't see it but yes they went the wrong way
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Drifting
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From: Colorado Springs CO
Originally Posted by runamuk
Holy crap!!!
I wouldn't have believed if I didn't see it but yes they went the wrong way
I wouldn't have believed if I didn't see it but yes they went the wrong way
Sounds like they owe you another alignment after you get it lowered the RIGHT way!! Good luck, send pics when you finally bring it down from the stratosphere!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by runamuk
Holy crap!!!
I wouldn't have believed if I didn't see it but yes they went the wrong way
I wouldn't have believed if I didn't see it but yes they went the wrong way
"going down"...
Scott
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter 6
Whatever shop that was should never have a vette in for anything again!!! Good GOD man!! I had a hard time imagining it too, but that first picture you had of the rear wheel....you don't have to worry about any clearance problems!!!
Yeah man! We'll start an edition of "MONSTER VETTE"
In the show, I get to run over ricers after beating them in a race!
Scott
Melting Slicks
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From: Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Originally Posted by 16Again
Scott if you see the threads they went the wrong way.
Now all you need, is it install your mud slinging tires and you ready for
some high performance 2 wheeling
Melting Slicks
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From: Paducah Ky
Maybe the guy just left the produce dept at wally world the week before. If you have a low profile jack and some jack stands it is very easy to lower yourself. I lowered mine on stock bolts and am about as mechanical as I am being a brain surgeon. Very easy. Hope they give you a good alignment.
Burning Brakes
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GM High Tech had a good art. on it about a year ago on a Z06.PM me if you need the month I know I still have it.I lowered mine in the front by cutting the bushing.The rear I used Mid-Am bolts(tighten all the way)car has a slight rake.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by MY1STPEWTER
Maybe the guy just left the produce dept at wally world the week before. If you have a low profile jack and some jack stands it is very easy to lower yourself. I lowered mine on stock bolts and am about as mechanical as I am being a brain surgeon. Very easy. Hope they give you a good alignment.
I'm not sure I want them touching it again..
Besides, I doubt I'll need a low profile jackstand! Did you see the pics?!
Holy chit, I think I could drive the nose of my Cobalt under the rear of her now!
Scott
