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Old May 29, 2010 | 03:57 AM
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Hey everyone so I have a pretty general question. I have lowered the rear and the front on my c5 frc to max without cutting bushings and the car looks pretty good like that but If I where to go lower my problem now is how much lower will the front really go if I cut the little bushings there isint it only going to be max .25-.5 an inch? If that is all it will lower more then it is not worth it to me so that is why I am asking.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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I cut 2 rings off front bushings & its 26" to top of wheel well. Hope this helps you.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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the front bushing, if not smashed, is 3/4" thick. If you cut it down to just 1/8" leaving a bit for cushion, you can get almost another 3/4" drop out of it.
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