DIY - Lowering your C5

[dascrow]

Front:

Lowering a C5 is very simple especially if you have access to a lift. I had my Vette mechanic (Vettemaster) lower Sherylann's Z06.



You need to ease the tension on the front spring by using a jack.



Use a 10 mm socket and turn the bolt fully counterclockwise, then back off 1/4 turn.





Rear:

Locate rear adjusting bolt. Use a 13/16" wrench on the top nut and a 18 mm wrench on the bottom.

Top view:



Bottom view:



Turn lower bolt until 2 threads remain showing on the top.





That's it...its best if you have your alignment checked after about 1 week of driving. Be sure to take a banner picture of the mechanic!!



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[s15driftking]

please post up "After" pics of the lower"ness", lol

[PerforminNorman]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

please post up "After" pics of the lower"ness", lol

Here's my 01 with stock bolts and cut bushings.

[banditz06]

just want to note if the car is slightly older and stock some adjusting bolts may be stuck. easiest solution was to take the leaf out, very easy on jack stands, i welded a nut on the stock bolt- no problem spun right out. now she is slammed on stock z06 gear and rides pretty decent, for new england roads i guess! just want to add i took out the stock bolt altogether and made my own rubber pad out convetor belt material, the spring will rub on the control arm if you don't protect it, and used my own blend of epoxy resin to hold it in place. its very quiet and looks great with 265/35-18 in the front