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  • Joe C.
    Expired
    • August 31, 1999
    • 4598
    #16
    Re: Rear Suspension

    Originally posted by Michael Ward (29001)
    Most of the aftermarket bolts are longer than OEM. Since your car is already higher than stock, the shorter GM bolts will make it even worse. Root cause is probably a spring with an incorrect arch or spring rate.
    Just the opposite.
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      • Bradley D.
        Frequent User
        • May 27, 2012
        • 87
        #17
        Re: Rear Suspension

        Originally posted by Joe Ciaravino (32899)
        Just the opposite.
        If I understand correctly I agree. I think to lower the car, you tighten the bolt, thereby shorten the bolt lenght.

        Make sense?
        Brad Davenport
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          • Michael W.
            Expired
            • April 1, 1997
            • 4290
            #18
            Re: Rear Suspension

            Originally posted by bradley davenport (54978)
            If I understand correctly I agree. I think to lower the car, you tighten the bolt, thereby shorten the bolt lenght.

            Make sense?
            Best go out to the garage and look for yourself. The bolts are in tension with the spring end BELOW the trailing arms. If that distance is increased by using a longer bolt, the spring ends (and the rear of the car) will be closer to the ground.
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              • Joe C.
                Expired
                • August 31, 1999
                • 4598
                #19
                Re: Rear Suspension

                Originally posted by bradley davenport (54978)
                If I understand correctly I agree. I think to lower the car, you tighten the bolt, thereby shorten the bolt lenght.

                Make sense?
                It's been awhile since I've done these so I looked at your picture on the CF. The first suggestion was spot on.
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                  • Bradley D.
                    Frequent User
                    • May 27, 2012
                    • 87
                    #20
                    Re: Rear Suspension

                    I just finished replacing the rear spring bolts. Got the OEM bolts from Corvette Central. Put it on a lift and it was an easy replace. Not a bad job at all.
                    Then I put it back on the ground. Results, perfect. Didn't change the ride height by more than a 1/2 inch. Thought it might ride stiffer, but no change percieved. Very happy with the fix up. Thanks to all that responded.
                    Brad Davenport
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