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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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On the C6 the rear A-arm is below the mono leaf. Are the rear A- arms on the C5 the same or opposite. I turned the adjusting screws for ride height as far as they would go and it only lowered it about an 1/8" Looks like it belongs at the 4x4 races
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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According to your profile, you have an 01 and an 06. You could probably go take a look yourself. Second idea would be to post in the C6 forum. I'm just guessin', but someone there has probably lowered their car and could explain the process to you.
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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My 01 has a different spring, sway bar and shocks. All aftermarket, so my question is, does the (stock) C5 have the leaf above or below the A arm. Thanks Tim Moore
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Above. You lengthen the adustment to lower the rear end.

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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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Thanks my 01 has the leaf below the a-arm. I don't know what leaf spring it is ,but that explains why it is easy to lower it a lot
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Arghhh, that's what I get for posting after my bedtime.

Yes, the spring is below the control arm; that's why you lengthen the adjuster. It's above the LCA on the fronts, which you lower by shortening the adjuster.

Sorry for the mistake.

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