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Mar 25, 2014 | 05:26 PM

Rod2013C6

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Lowering Bolt Issue

Has anyone had any problems with the aftermarket lowering bolts from Corvette Mods in Texas..drove car yesterday and could hear noise like a suspension piece was hitting metal to metal..checked out and the drivers side rear rubber on the bolt has torn to were it is metal on metal to the lower a arm. I have not had these on but for about 2 months.

Mar 26, 2014 | 01:43 AM

sevinn

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I believe it is very common with aftermarket bolts unfortunately.

Mar 26, 2014 | 08:03 AM

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Junk. After a couple tries I bought coilovers.

Mar 26, 2014 | 08:18 AM

el es tu

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If youre going to stick with leaf springs and want to lower the car properly (beyond what the factory adjusters will do) you need delrin units.

Lingenfelter and Van steel/hardbar sell them

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1951&ID=3477

Mar 26, 2014 | 08:31 AM

vettenutchas

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Harbar on mine for years with no problems.

Mar 26, 2014 | 10:33 AM

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Hardbar or stock - the only options. All those "rubber-wrapped" bolts are serious junk. It amazes me that reputable Corvette aftermarket businesses still offer them.

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Mar 26, 2014 | 01:55 PM

Rod2013C6

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Lowering bolts

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Originally Posted by Zoxxo

Hardbar or stock - the only options. All those "rubber-wrapped" bolts are serious junk. It amazes me that reputable Corvette aftermarket businesses still offer them.

Z//

Thanks for the info..ordered them this morning.

Mar 26, 2014 | 09:21 PM

rabrooks

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I like the factory bolts cut down. I had a set of lowering bolts. Its just a ploy to get you to spend $. Take your factory units and cut off one or two sections. These will be better than anything you can buy.
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Mar 26, 2014 | 10:03 PM

Zoxxo

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Just be sure that when you recommend this method to people that you also let them know them that those cut bolts cannot be replaced without purchasing the entire spring. Basically, those bolts cost around $300 per pair.

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