lowering c6
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i was told by Zip, that its best to detach the suspension linkage to get the best angle at the bolts. but i guess there have been folks on here who have made the adjustment without removing much of anything.
also, the stock bolts in the back dont lower quite as much as the front, so if you were to go all the way down without cutting the bushings on the rear, you are gonna increase the rake angle and it might look a little funny. unless you dont drop the front down all the way.
also, the stock bolts in the back dont lower quite as much as the front, so if you were to go all the way down without cutting the bushings on the rear, you are gonna increase the rake angle and it might look a little funny. unless you dont drop the front down all the way.
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Originally Posted by Mayonayze
i was told by Zip, that its best to detach the suspension linkage to get the best angle at the bolts. but i guess there have been folks on here who have made the adjustment without removing much of anything.
also, the stock bolts in the back dont lower quite as much as the front, so if you were to go all the way down without cutting the bushings on the rear, you are gonna increase the rake angle and it might look a little funny. unless you dont drop the front down all the way.
also, the stock bolts in the back dont lower quite as much as the front, so if you were to go all the way down without cutting the bushings on the rear, you are gonna increase the rake angle and it might look a little funny. unless you dont drop the front down all the way.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
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Originally Posted by dshaner1
I have this problem with the back not lowering much. I am considering cutting the factory rear bushings today...will I run into any problems doing this?
your other option is to order some lowering bolts from Zip. they are longer and you can pretty much slam the car on them.
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Originally Posted by Mayonayze
alot of folks here have cut the rear bushing. gets it pretty low and evens out the rake nicely.
your other option is to order some lowering bolts from Zip. they are longer and you can pretty much slam the car on them.
your other option is to order some lowering bolts from Zip. they are longer and you can pretty much slam the car on them.
Are there any negative effects of cutting the bushings?
Thanks again,
Derek
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From: Prepare yourself, for a pride obliterating bich smack. Fairfax, VA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
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Originally Posted by dshaner1
Thanks for the reply...I think I'll just cut the rear bushings tonight and see how I like it. As much as I would like to slam it, I still want to be able to run it through a car wash, and I already have trouble.
Are there any negative effects of cutting the bushings?
Thanks again,
Derek
Are there any negative effects of cutting the bushings?
Thanks again,
Derek
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by Mayonayze
you'll have a metal on metal situation, which may cause some squeaks here and there. but other than that, i cant think of any reason its a problem.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
It doesn't stiffen the ride/jump around on bumpy roads too much more or anything?
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Originally Posted by Mayonayze
alot of folks here have cut the rear bushing. gets it pretty low and evens out the rake nicely.
your other option is to order some lowering bolts from Zip. they are longer and you can pretty much slam the car on them.
your other option is to order some lowering bolts from Zip. they are longer and you can pretty much slam the car on them.
What's longer got to do with it? Are we talking C6 or C5? The C6 does not lower like the C5 and longer bolts won't do it. The spring sits on top of the 'A' arm not below it and the height of the car is determined by the space between the spring and 'A' arm. The lowest you can get the car is to remove the bolt and bushing altogether. I removed the bolt and got some clunking noises so I cut most of the bushing off and reinstalled. The noises are gone but the ride is stiffer. The car is pretty low. I cannot get a finger in between the rear tire and fender. Aside from the stiff ride and alot more scrapping I've had no issues.
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The bolts aren't longer, but the bushings are thinner. The only issue I see in cutting the bushings (if you don't get the polyurethane replacements from Zip) is that there will be metal to metal contact IF you cut them all the way. I guess that may make some noise, but I wouldn't want two metal pieces scraping against each other as the suspention moves. But if you cut them and don't like it, you can always adjust the bolt and go back to stock height. If you screw up the bushing, you can remove it completely and add the ones from Zip, or get the bolt/bushing combo from WCC.
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From: Prepare yourself, for a pride obliterating bich smack. Fairfax, VA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
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Originally Posted by aaaaa
What's longer got to do with it? Are we talking C6 or C5? The C6 does not lower like the C5 and longer bolts won't do it. The spring sits on top of the 'A' arm not below it and the height of the car is determined by the space between the spring and 'A' arm. The lowest you can get the car is to remove the bolt and bushing altogether. I removed the bolt and got some clunking noises so I cut most of the bushing off and reinstalled. The noises are gone but the ride is stiffer. The car is pretty low. I cannot get a finger in between the rear tire and fender. Aside from the stiff ride and alot more scrapping I've had no issues.
yeah, i re-read my post and see how my wording could have caused some confusion. my bad. i know what i meant to say, but in my speed typing while at work...it didnt quite come out right.
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Lets see some pictures now!!
I lowered mine on stock bolts and I want to go lower. The rear did not go down much at all. The front went down about an inch. There is a definite rake look that I want to get rid of, but it does have that rake look stock. I might end up just cutting the rear bushings. The front looks good to me.
I lowered mine on stock bolts and I want to go lower. The rear did not go down much at all. The front went down about an inch. There is a definite rake look that I want to get rid of, but it does have that rake look stock. I might end up just cutting the rear bushings. The front looks good to me.
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On my C6 the rear driver's side was already as low as it would go from the factory ... on the right rear I could turn the bolt a couple of turns which made no noticable difference to the eye.
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Originally Posted by OtherTime
Lets see some pictures now!!
I lowered mine on stock bolts and I want to go lower. The rear did not go down much at all. The front went down about an inch. There is a definite rake look that I want to get rid of, but it does have that rake look stock. I might end up just cutting the rear bushings. The front looks good to me.
I lowered mine on stock bolts and I want to go lower. The rear did not go down much at all. The front went down about an inch. There is a definite rake look that I want to get rid of, but it does have that rake look stock. I might end up just cutting the rear bushings. The front looks good to me.
