lowing a frc
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lowering a frc
on the rear rubber bushings with the 2 lines in them if i cut both lines and just had 1 piece how much drop would that get me in the rear..? any ideas
[Modified by torched you, 9:09 PM 10/2/2003]
[Modified by torched you, 9:10 PM 10/2/2003]
[Modified by torched you, 9:09 PM 10/2/2003]
[Modified by torched you, 9:10 PM 10/2/2003]
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St. Jude Donor '03
Re: lowing a frc (torched you)
Just get some longer (1/2" x 6.5" long) grade 5 bolts and some locknuts and keep your bushings intact. The longer bolts will allow you to slam it as much as you want.
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St. Jude Donor '03
Re: lowing a frc (torched you)
good idea for every inch i take out at the leaf spring will i get a inch of body drop or more..? :cheers:
I seem to recall reading a forumula for it, but it's more like a 2:1 ratio (ie 1/2" bolt adjustment= 1" drop).
The stock bolt is 6" long, but only 5 3/8" is threaded. A 6.5" bolt will get you at least 2" drop if the nut is loosened all the way. I think on my car I have about 6 threads exposed above the nut, so I still could drop mine more if I wanted. People have used 7" long bolts too, but a 6.5" should suffice.
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[Modified by Y2Kvert4me, 8:36 PM 10/2/2003]
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Re: lowering a frc (torched you)
I removed my front bolts and shaved 1/3(one ring) off the rear bushing for the ride height I was looking for.Found it :D car looks and handles great :cheers:
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Re: lowering a frc (TIKTGTR)
thanks for the help guy's just one thing when you say removed front bolts ? did yous put anything back in there or they just out and thats it :eek: :cheers: :cheers: :auto: