Lowering 2000

[jrizz1]

I would like to lower the front end of my 2000 convertible. I found a "How To Tip" on another site and followed the instructions. It stated to adjust the bolt that attaches to the front leaf spring. Since the bolt has reversed threads, it said to "loosen" the bolt until the bushing bottoms out. I turned each side approximately 5 1/4 full turns. I drove the car around the block and checked the clearance between the top of the tire and the lip of the wheel well. I ended up with 2 1/4 on the drivers side and 2 1/2 on the passengers side. Should this gap be smaller, (lowered front end)? Do I need to adjust the passenger side more to equal it up? Will the car settle with some drive time or did I do the whole thing wrong? Thanks for the help.

 

[Patrick]

JRizz,
HERE is a thread on lowering a C5 with some advice and observations. Bear in mind that if you do lower it, you're going to experience more frequent air dam scrapes, and there's not much you can do about that. The air dam is part of the air intake system so you can't remove it without affecting your Vette's performance.

-Patrick

 

[Ragtop_Rob]

When I lowered mine - I turned the front bolt all the way down and left no gap at the bushing. It made it easy to get the sides even and gave me about 1 1/2 inches lower - That thread Patrick posted is good.

 

[powderski13]

It takes some driving (100 miles ?) for the suspension to settle. You can also cut up to 3/4 of the bushing to lower it more. Be sure to get it realigned after the suspension settles.