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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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I recently lowered the front of my 08 Z51 coupe by cutting the front bushings. I cut the bushing even, but for some reason the fender tire height on the left front is 1/4 of an inch lower than than the right. The right bolt is maxed out and I have attempted to raise the left side but I am still of by 1/4".

Will a 1/4 of an inch cause any suspension issues? my next option is to probably purchase delrin shortie bolts.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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go and sit in the passenger side a couple times.
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It shouldnt cause any problems but if you cut the bushings even it should sit even. Are you sure all the threads are out of the bolt? sometimes they dont go all the way in because of grime and what not.
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It shouldnt cause any problems but if you cut the bushings even it should sit even. Are you sure all the threads are out of the bolt? sometimes they dont go all the way in because of grime and what not.
I am sure on the bushings but will recheck the threads on the bolts.
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Could be the alignment. My car is actually aligned to where the driver side sits 1/4 higher than passenger, but once I sit in the car it evens out.

Thats a perfected alignment.
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Originally Posted by c6 batmobile
I drive it like I just robbed a bank

Really, looks like your headed to the grocery store in that pic.
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