need help lowering 2000 vert...
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: New Rochelle N.Y.
need help lowering 2000 vert...
i know i can lower the rear appx. 3/4 of an inch by backing off on
the nuts (lengthening the bolts)
but how can i lower the front???
any suggestions???
thanks in advance!!!
the nuts (lengthening the bolts)
but how can i lower the front???
any suggestions???
thanks in advance!!!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: CA
Re: need help lowering 2000 vert... (1MoreToy4Me)
Try these links in the Tech Tips sections
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=27&TopicID=1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=27&TopicID=1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: bakersfield ca
Re: need help lowering 2000 vert... (1MoreToy4Me)
Lowering the Front
Make sure the car is in gear to prevent it from rolling.
Raise the car with the jack positioned in the center of the front cross member.
Place the two jack stands under the cross member, and slowly lower the car onto them.
Remove the front wheels. It may be necessary to slightly loosen the lug nuts before the wheels are completely off the ground.
Find the front leaf spring, and with a 10mm wrench or socket, turn the bolt as if you were loosening it (It is reverse threaded so you are actually tightening it).
Turn the bolt until there is no longer a gap between the bushing and the bolt. Measure the exposed threads to insure the other side is done the same. NOTE: On a Z51 car, the car will not drop as much as one that has the standard suspension. You can completely remove the front lowering bolt if you would like to go even lower. A spreading tool or removal of the a-arm is required to allow removal of the adjusting bolt and bushings.
Put the wheels back on and lower the car. NOTE: It may be necessary to place a board under the tires so you will be able to remove the floor jack once the car is lowered.
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Racer
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Re: need help lowering 2000 vert... (ls1c5guy)
Also remember to drive it around the block a lil bit before settling on a height. When you first lower the car off the jack it stis VERY high and will look like you raised it instead. Give the suspension time to settle. I just drive around my circle turning the wheel shaprly to the left and right and stopping hard and goosing the gas. LOL
