After lowering my C6 issue

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May 31, 2008 | 11:34 PM

BlueFish81

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From: Chatsworth

After lowering my C6 issue

I lowered my 08 C6 by turning the bolts and cutting the rear rubber bushings. The car looks great. The issue is there is squeaking because I cut the rubber bushing from the rear. Is there anything I can do to eliminate this? Or am I stock with it?

Thank you.
Karn

May 31, 2008 | 11:42 PM

Keith N

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Did you cut the rear bushings all the way or half of the bushing?

May 31, 2008 | 11:50 PM

satans csex

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http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...-bolt-kit.aspx

Just buy this $ 50 part and if you cant install it ask me for instructions

Jun 1, 2008 | 12:42 AM

BlueFish81

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I did cut the bushings all the way. I guess I will buy the bolts because this is getting really anoying. I am going to need to re align my car again ha? I just spent $125 for the alignment.

Thank you for the help.
Karn

Jun 1, 2008 | 12:18 PM

aTX427

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it may be the metal hitting the fiberglass shock (which is a very bad thing). It will be WAY easier to install the WCC plastic cups and putting them over your existing bolts than removing the stockers for the replacement bolts.

Jun 1, 2008 | 12:37 PM

Braciole

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St. Jude Donor '08

Arent the vettes low enough?? I hit the bottom on the driveway
as it is Stock I couldnt imagine any lower!!
Good luck
Mike

Jun 1, 2008 | 01:19 PM

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Jun 2, 2008 | 04:22 PM

PolishDude

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just buy the little plastic cups that go over the stock bolts, that will elimate your squeeking and still allow you to be lowered....i think they cost like 20 bucks

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Jun 2, 2008 | 04:58 PM

carmos

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i get the squeaking too.but i did not cut the bushings.i just turned them as far as they would go.is this hurting\damaging the car?

Jun 2, 2008 | 05:26 PM

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no - it is probably the rubber cushion moving around.

Jun 2, 2008 | 06:21 PM

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carmos

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john_sblendorio, thanks i was getting alittle worried.

Jun 2, 2008 | 07:30 PM

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physiques

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Lowered mine about 2k miles ago with no alignment and no noticeable tire wear. Save your money and see if you notice any wear issues, if needed you can realign if you see the slightest of change.

Jun 2, 2008 | 08:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by physiques

Lowered mine about 2k miles ago with no alignment and no noticeable tire wear. Save your money and see if you notice any wear issues, if needed you can realign if you see the slightest of change.

So, you can see a half degree of camber or a a change of toe in/out. At $1k for a set of tires why not get it checked and aligned if needed

Jun 2, 2008 | 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer86

So, you can see a half degree of camber or a a change of toe in/out. At $1k for a set of tires why not get it checked and aligned if needed

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Jun 2, 2008 | 09:41 PM

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physiques

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer86

So, you can see a half degree of camber or a a change of toe in/out. At $1k for a set of tires why not get it checked and aligned if needed

If your tires started to wear differently than their norm you wouldn't notice. I'm confident if there is a change in my wear I will notice it with more then enough time to correct before having to go for new tires. Time will tell.

Jun 4, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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BlueFish81

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Hi Guys,

I got the bolts, can someone please give me instructions on how to replace the rear bolts?

Thank you.
Karn

Jun 4, 2008 | 08:55 PM

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HAIL THI$

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Don't save your money.

No matter what you need an alignment.

Good luck putting the new bolts in...it will look sweet!

Jun 4, 2008 | 10:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueFish81

Hi Guys,

I got the bolts, can someone please give me instructions on how to replace the rear bolts?

Thank you.
Karn

I see this same question so often on here.
How about asking the vendor who sold you the bolts how to install them? Not trying to beat up on you but I wonder why so many products come without instructions. Did you get any instructions?
Do a search on the topic. Should be some good info.
You will have to disassemble some of the rear suspension to replace the bolts.
If you keep the ride height the same as it is now or close then I wouldn't worry about having the car aligned again.

Jun 5, 2008 | 11:26 PM

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BlueFish81

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There are no instructions. And as far as contacting the vendor goes I never even thought about that. I mean that is the exact point of being a member of a forum so you can share your experience / knowledge with people that is why I ask the guys here.

Thanks for the input.
Karn