Lowiring Question w/stock bolts
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Lowiring Question w/stock bolts
I lowered the front end and left 4 threads between spring, lower A arm and bushings,( local terrain concerns me to go lower ) since then I have driven approx 100 miles without much change in front end height. QUESTION : is it usual for rubber bushings to be " sealed " to lower A arm, and do I need to break them loose for the spring to drop lower ? If so, what is procedure with out damaging bushings ? :confused: :confused:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Lowiring Question w/stock bolts (Cruises)
you don't need to break anything loose. The bushings are not part of the lower a-arm. You will not notice much height difference with leaving 4 threads in between. You would need to turn the bolts all the way to really tell. Cheers!!
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Re: Lowiring Question w/stock bolts (Cruises)
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since then I have driven approx 100 miles without much change in front end height.
Cruises,
Did you take before and after height measurements?
Each turn of the front adjuster is about 2mm.
If you are not scraping terribly then lower the front all the way. You can always raise it back.
Dave
[Modified by corvette dave, 11:00 PM 5/10/2004]
since then I have driven approx 100 miles without much change in front end height.
Cruises,
Did you take before and after height measurements?
Each turn of the front adjuster is about 2mm.
If you are not scraping terribly then lower the front all the way. You can always raise it back.
Dave
[Modified by corvette dave, 11:00 PM 5/10/2004]
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Re: Lowiring Question w/stock bolts (Cruises)
Make sure you align the front end soon or you'll wear out the inside of your tires soon! :seeya
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Re: Lowiring Question w/stock bolts (Cruises)
Back out the bolt w/ rubber bushing, looking fromthe top counter clockwise until all the threads are exposed for you to see.
Now your allthe way down.
That should be perfect!
Backwards for the rear, hide all exposed threads butleave 2 threads exposed!
Hope that helps, it just sound like you were raising the front instead!
Good luck!
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Now your allthe way down.
That should be perfect!
Backwards for the rear, hide all exposed threads butleave 2 threads exposed!
Hope that helps, it just sound like you were raising the front instead!
Good luck!
:seeya :seeya :seeya :seeya
