CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Lowering question?????Cutting bushings

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-01-2005, 04:44 PM
  #1  
STA-BLK
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
 
STA-BLK's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: simpson town Mo
Posts: 769
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Lowering question?????Cutting bushings
Is it possible to cut the front bushings without removing anything suspension wise? I ve tried to take all of the weight off the spring with a second jack but cat get enough room to do any cutting.Any tips fpr me?
STA-BLK is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-01-2005, 05:06 PM
  #2  
ESCAPEDGREG
Advanced
 
ESCAPEDGREG's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2005
Location: Tampa FL.
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default
I unbolted the two bottom shock bolts and it let the arm fall a little bit farther. Enough to do the cutting. Thanks Greg.....
ESCAPEDGREG is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-01-2005, 05:08 PM
  #3  
STA-BLK
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
 
STA-BLK's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: simpson town Mo
Posts: 769
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Thanks!!!Ill try it today as im under there detailing anyway.
STA-BLK is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-01-2005, 05:24 PM
  #4  
Raced Guy
Racer
 
Raced Guy's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2005
Location: Roberts WI
Posts: 416
Received 27 Likes on 11 Posts

Default
Is there any links on a how to for lowering it.
Raced Guy is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-01-2005, 05:34 PM
  #5  
STA-BLK
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
 
STA-BLK's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: simpson town Mo
Posts: 769
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
lots of info in the how to section here on the forum.I just want to go lower than what the adjustment bolt will allow.
STA-BLK is offline  
Reply Like
Old 05-01-2005, 07:32 PM
  #6  
Swany00
Team Owner

 
Swany00's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2005
Location: Ca
Posts: 99,380
Likes: 0
Received 41 Likes on 35 Posts

Default
Originally Posted by Raced Guy
Is there any links on a how to for lowering it.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=90&TopicID=1

this should help
Swany00 is online now  
Reply Like
Old 05-02-2005, 05:27 PM
  #7  
FKING1
Safety Car
 
FKING1's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2003
Location: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Posts: 3,814
Received 105 Likes on 78 Posts

Default
Cut mine with a reciprocating saw. Took nothing off.
Fred
FKING1 is offline  
Reply Like

Get notified of new replies

To Lowering question?????Cutting bushings

Back to Subforum
C5 Tech
View Next Unread
Borla stright pipes




Click for Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Lowering question?????Cutting bushings


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:41 PM.