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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 04:15 PM
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Not sure if I’ll regret it, but dropped all 4 corners all the way on the factory bolts, then raised the fronts 3/4 turns and the rear 1 full turn. Will monitor closely for any issues, but couldn’t stand those gaps anymore. Before and after pic. Still needs to settle.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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We need before & after pix from the same angle, please.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 04:51 PM
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Will do buddy, just need to have it settle first. Drizzling out, just back out the driveway then back in. Will update this weekend. Should be sunny all day Sunday. And to answer your next question, Yes, both my vette and Camaro melt in the rain or even drizzle, so must wait

But I can add that it went from 3 1/2 ish fingers to 2. Lol, I know, very scientific.

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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 09:01 PM
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But I can add that it went from 3 1/2 ish fingers to 2. Lol, I know, very scientific.
Then I need to check & see if my wife has any bolts.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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You'll be fine...no worries.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 09:14 PM
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Lowering on the stock bolts -- all the way -- is a must IMO. You'll need to be a little more careful, but no big deal.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 10:28 PM
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I went all the way down and left it there. Much better profile.
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Then I need to check & see if my wife has any bolts.
OMG!
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 10:36 PM
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What rims are those?

What size?

Nice ride sir. She looks amazing. My lower paint isn't in as good shape tho.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 10:37 PM
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Thanks guys. Feeling a bit better based on your comments, but I do have 1” wider aftermarket wheels. That’s what worries me most about rubbing issues. We’ll see though, based on all I read, I should be fine. This one never gets tracked anyway, so no extreme situations to worry about.
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I'd love to hear how easy (or hard) it is to lower the settings on these factory bolts. Just did a look and yeah, I could drop a little more. I have a floor jack and pucks but no lift.
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I did mine using a floor jack. Just need to lift each corner enough to slide under. Then use a wrench to turn the bolts to their stops.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 10:48 PM
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I'd love to hear how easy (or hard) it is to lower the settings on these factory bolts. Just did a look and yeah, I could drop a little more. I have a floor jack and pucks but no lift.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nd-photos.html
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Originally Posted by JeepSRT+C7
What rims are those?

What size?

Nice ride sir. She looks amazing. My lower paint isn't in as good shape tho.
Thank you much sir. The wheels are Stance SF03 Rotary forged in piano black. 20x11 rear, 19x9.5 front. Stretched my OEM PSS ZPs over them.


As for ease, easiest free mod. One jack to raise the car, one jack (with a pad to avoid damage) to raise the composit leaf spring to allow you to easily loosen the bolts. Lefty loosey (to lower), righty tighty (to raise). 20 mins to do all 4 corners. Use a 10mil wrench with a ratchet loop
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That's the size I'd like to get but with slightly bigger rubber. 305s I believe would be just right for the rear.
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Yes, 255 or 265 front, 305 rear. But first, I must wear these out
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Don't forget to have the alignment checked again...
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Thanks Hairball, I'll let it settle, then take it in to get checked
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Update. Drove about 10 miles today, the sun decided to come out. So far, 7/8” drop upfront, 3/4” drop in the rear. No issues going up my horrible driveway either.
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Your center cap is not centered?

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Update. Drove about 10 miles today, the sun decided to come out. So far, 7/8” drop upfront, 3/4” drop in the rear. No issues going up my horrible driveway either.
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