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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:52 AM
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Let me first preface this post by saying that I did search the DIY thread and did multiple personal searches as well.

My question is "How do I lower the front beyond what the stock bolts let you?"

The previous owner of the Vette had longer bolts put in the back and really slammed the rear, and lowered the front as much as possible but it still sits lower in the rear.

I love how the rear sits so I dont want to raise the rear back up...What are my options to lower front more?

Thanks in advance...Sorry if there is a thread with my answer already
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:14 AM
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Try this....he has some great info......

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ng-the-c5.html
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I saw a write up on removing front bolts but for some reason the pictures didn't show on the thread...anyone have links to this process or can anyone explain it?
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Try this....he has some great info......

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ng-the-c5.html
BTW...Thanks for the quick response Ken!
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:05 AM
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If you remove the bolts, I would advise putting a piece of rubber and lubricate the area between the control arm and spring to prevent creaking / sqeaking / and so on.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by triche
If you remove the bolts, I would advise putting a piece of rubber and lubricate the area between the control arm and spring to prevent creaking / sqeaking / and so on.
Thanks for the help guys...I finally found a full write up on it. Im hoping to have the car like this only for a shortened time until I can get a hold of the Pfadt setup
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