Lowering question
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Lowering question
Dumb question, when turning the front lowering bolts, which way do they turn. My eyes aren't as good as they used to be and I can't tell it the threads are right handed or left handed. Thanks for you help. David
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Sorry, no magic formula, different for different cars. I lowered mine as far as the screws would turn and only got 3/4" in front. My buddy did the same and got 1 1/4"...... and I think Evil Twin got like 3". 
It's a trial and error thing....
It's a trial and error thing....
Last edited by Davesredvette; Oct 20, 2004 at 09:25 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by Davesredvette
Sorry, no magic formula, different for different cars. I lowered mine as far as the screws would turn and only got 3/4" in front. My buddy did the same and got 1 1/4"...... and I think Evil Twin got like 3".
It's a trial and error thing....
It's a trial and error thing....
Your being mean to me...here is my front end , it's not that low
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Originally Posted by billmoore48
Evil - yeah, not that low, but you've got killer wheels and tires!!!
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh hhh!!!
No jacks in this picture though
Last edited by Evil-Twin; Oct 21, 2004 at 09:01 AM.
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From: Talty TX
Originally Posted by ROJO99
I have the Z51 suspension does this affect how far the car will lower? How many miles did you drive before alignment?
The deal with alignment is to wait until you have the car lowered where you want it so you don't have to take it back and pay again. This may involve lowering, driving and letting the car settle several times until you are satisfied. Take before and after measurments and you can tell when settling has finished. Mine took about a week to settle but it's not a daily driver....
Good luck,
Dave
