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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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Lowered the Vette on stock bolts and bushings last weekend and after driving a little over 200 miles this week it has dropped 3/4 of an inch all around. Should I get it aligned now or put a couple hundred more miles on to see if it will settle some more? This is a Z51 car, not sure if it will drop anymore.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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i would think it's down as far as it's going to go. my F45 suspension went 3/4" on stock bolts.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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do you have to get an alignment with only dropping it 3/4" ?
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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Hard to say, most members here on the Forum suggest that you do, though some members say there was no change after lowering on stock bolts. I think I'll put another 100 miles or so on it this weekend and at least have it checked. NTB will put it on the rack and will only charge if it needs adjustment.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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Probably be a good idea, a lot cheaper than tires.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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It will cause neg. camber and that will increase inside tire wear.
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