lowering a stock c5
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Racer
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lowering a stock c5
alright heres the thing
im being told u can adjust and lower the stock springs up to an inch and a half
is this true?
and if so could someone gimme some info
thanks-
im being told u can adjust and lower the stock springs up to an inch and a half
is this true?
and if so could someone gimme some info
thanks-
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Racer
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From: Carol Stream Illinois
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all you half to do is loosen the rear bolts until you have about 2-3 threads showing that will lower the rear. Tighten the front bolts until it stops and it will lower the front. Heres mine on bolt removed up front and longer bolts in the rear. good luck
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Racer
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This might help yea out https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=27&TopicID=1
one more question, did u just work on the bolts? in this thread u sent me it says the dude cut the bushings, just wonder if u did that?
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Depending on your suspension type, you may realize 5/8" to 3/4" of drop with the oem bolts and bushings left intact.
You best read as many past threads on the topic as you can. There are pros/cons to doing the modification. You might also have problems with getting the front bolts to loosen/adjust, which some have discovered.
If you damage the bolts or threaded spring inserts for the bolts, you might end up having to buy a new spring. That involves removal of much of the front suspension components.
You best read as many past threads on the topic as you can. There are pros/cons to doing the modification. You might also have problems with getting the front bolts to loosen/adjust, which some have discovered.
If you damage the bolts or threaded spring inserts for the bolts, you might end up having to buy a new spring. That involves removal of much of the front suspension components.
Last edited by hotwheels57; Nov 10, 2008 at 11:04 AM.
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thank you very much this was a lot of help im probably gona do this in the next couple days, thanks man, also nice lookin car u got
one more question, did u just work on the bolts? in this thread u sent me it says the dude cut the bushings, just wonder if u did that?
one more question, did u just work on the bolts? in this thread u sent me it says the dude cut the bushings, just wonder if u did that?
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Racer
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now im jsut freakin out since that one dude said u could have problems, i thank him for tellin me so i know whats up, just confused
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yea I took the front bolts out and I havent had any problems for 4 years and it hasnt gave me any trouble. The rear I got the longer bolts and adjusted them to the height I was pleased. If I was you, tighten the front all the way down, loosen the rear until there is only about 4 threads showing. drive it for a week and see how you like it, if you dont go to a forum vender who sells the lowering bolts for the rear. For the front either cut the bushings in half or take them out. Good Luck man and let me know if you need any help