Rear Spring Bolts - Different Lengths
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Melting Slicks
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From: NH
Rear Spring Bolts - Different Lengths
I just noticed my passenger side rear spring bolt is backed out all the way (no threads showing) while the drivers side is showing 5-6 threads. The car sits perfectly level in the rear and I never noticed a difference in the car in any way. Is it possible it came out of the factory this way? The car sits low to me but up until now, I haven't noticed that anything has been messed with on it. I bought it used with 2600 miles and just had it aligned a few months ago. What should I do about it now?
Team Owner
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From: Queens, New York Life begins at 183 mph....
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
The bolts don't necessarily have to be turned to the exact same position. the bolt on the left side of my vette shows about 3 grooves while the right side is almost all the way up. It was aligned and cornerweighted at a phoenix performance in PA when I had her lowered, which does suspension work for T1 Corvettes.
Safety Car
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From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Don't remember the exact stock bolt/nut stock position. A search might find it. Measure the frame to ground height on a level surface. Sounds to me that your car is lowered as instructions for doing this are to leave 2 or 3 threads showing when lowering.
