lowering the c5
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Intermediate
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From: foristell missouri
lowering the c5
i am going to a garage to work on my car tommorow and have a couple things on the list to do. headers catback and reprogram computer. i was wondering how to lower my c5 front and rear and how long it would take to do it. also do i need to realign and take frenders wells out. backs are out already.
Safety Car
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From: Shenandoah Valley Virginia
There are a number of threads about lowering the C-5 - use the search function to find. Not difficult at all. Takes less than an hour to do it on all corners. No need to take liners out, drop car all the way to the bushings and there is still plenty of room front and rear if you are running stock size tires.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bedford IN
I removed the front bolts and cut the bushings, you will need a set of longer bolts for the back, you will see why when you get into it. I have a set of the longer bolts if you need them. I searched for the write up on lowering a C5 with pics but I can't find it. I am at work. I am prretty sure that I have it saved in my favorites at home and will get back on and post it for you.
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From: Coral Springs FL
jrose7004, did you lower all the way down on the stock bolts and are you running on stock size tires and wheels? Was the drop obvious/significant enough to create a different look to your vette? Thanks
Cruising
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From: Ocala FL
Half a day and a full supply of ADULT BEVERAGE is all you need. I lowered my Pace in less than 4 hours. All the way in the front and lowering bolts in the rear. Just be prepared to take the floor jack out when you ar edonw. A Pair of "Rhinos" and some 2x4's shoudl do the trick.
There is a ton of inof on this site to help you. I think there ar eother sites out there with photos and how to's as well.
There is a ton of inof on this site to help you. I think there ar eother sites out there with photos and how to's as well.
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Cruising
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Ocala FL
Half a day and a full supply of ADULT BEVERAGE is all you need. I lowered my Pace in less than 4 hours. All the way in the front and lowering bolts in the rear. Just be prepared to take the floor jack out when you ar edonw. A Pair of "Rhinos" and some 2x4's shoudl do the trick.
There is a ton of info on this site to help you. I think there ar eother sites out there with photos and how to's as well.
There is a ton of info on this site to help you. I think there ar eother sites out there with photos and how to's as well.
Last edited by Bugsy; Aug 14, 2007 at 03:59 PM. Reason: oops hit it twice. Sorry Guys Late in the day.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bedford IN
Ok so here is the link to the write up, sorry it took so long....
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...ad.php?t=26211
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...ad.php?t=26211
Burning Brakes
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From: hill billy hell
, If you remove bolt and cut bushings on front, It would be wise to get some rubber between a-arm and spring.
this kit comes with a thinner bushing for front
Here
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...DC97B2548663C0
this kit comes with a thinner bushing for front
Here
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...DC97B2548663C0
Last edited by jirasvet; Aug 17, 2007 at 09:39 AM.