Lowering C5
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
From: Ridgetop TN
Lowering C5
OK, I got the rear down about 3/4" so I started on the front.
I cranked the 10mm about 2 full turns, took it for a drive, remeasured and no change.
How many turns does it take to go all the way down on the front?
I cranked the 10mm about 2 full turns, took it for a drive, remeasured and no change.
How many turns does it take to go all the way down on the front?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,993
Likes: 0
From: Joliet IL
Re: Lowering C5 (RedLandRocket)
Don't quote me but I think it is around 20. I'll know for sure after Friday, that is when I'm going into the shop to have some work done, including the lowering of the car.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
From: Ridgetop TN
Re: Lowering C5 (c5vetteman)
Then what i did would make sense. 3/4" maximum drop divided by 20 turns would equal to each full turn making about .04". 2 Turns would be about .08" which would be a little more than a 1/16". I didn't measure that close.
Thanks
Thanks
Pro
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
From: Redwood City CA
Re: Lowering C5 (RedLandRocket)
I only got about 1/8" by turning the bolts alone. I ended up cutting the bushings and got it down about 3/4", much happier. I didn't really notice any ride quality change.
I have the Z51 suspension, if that makes a difference.
I have the Z51 suspension, if that makes a difference.
Racer
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 484
Likes: 102
From: Prescott AZ
Re: Lowering C5 (jayleone)
That's strange. I have a Z51 and mine lowered a good 5/8" just by turning the front bolts all the way in????
I only got about 1/8" by turning the bolts alone. I ended up cutting the bushings and got it down about 3/4", much happier. I didn't really notice any ride quality change.
I have the Z51 suspension, if that makes a difference.
I have the Z51 suspension, if that makes a difference.
