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The Corvette has been described as the ultimate high performance sports car. That doesn't stop its owners from making it even more high performance. Owning a 'Vette is one thing; having the skills to make it uniquely yours is another altogether. Fortunately, there are many modifications that you can make even with limited skills. You don't have to be a professional mechanic to do some professional-looking jobs on your ride. Lowering your Corvette is one such mod. It is easy to do, and the finished product looks awesome. You can do this in your own garage for absolutely no cost in less than an hour. A professional would charge a good deal of cash, so read on to save yourself money and catch that contagious modification bug.
Materials Needed
- 10 mm wrench or ratchet
- Hydraulic floor jack
- Jack stands
These instructions work for the C5, C6 and C7, although the lowering bolts may be different sizes.
Step 1 – Jack up the front end on the driver's side
Use wheel chocks or blocks on the rear wheels to properly secure the vehicle before you raise it. Use a hydraulic floor jack in the proper jacking position to get the front end up higher than your jack stands.
Step 2 – Position jack stand and lower the front end
Place a jack stand under the leaf spring. Once in place, lower the hydraulic floor jack slowly until the leaf spring is resting on the jack stand. This will relieve the pressure against the lower control arm and allow the lowering bolt to be turned with no resistance.
Step 3 – Find the lowering bolt and turn it counter-clockwise
The lowering bolt is on the inside of the control arm and in front of the shock. It is likely black and should be 10 mm. A wrench or ratchet can be used, but a wrench will be the best choice because of limited clearance. Turn the bolt counter-clockwise as far as it will go. It will stop turning when you reach the lowest level possible.
Step 4 – Raise the rear end on the driver's side
Move the rear wheel chocks or blocks to the front wheels. Use the proper location to put the hydraulic floor jack under the driver's side rear end and jack the car up above the level of the floor jack.
Step 5 – Position the jack stand and lower the rear end
Position the jack stand under the rear end of the car, right underneath the rear spring, just as it was done for the front. The spring will rest on the jack stand and relieve the pressure, allowing the lowering bolt to easily turn.
Step 6 – Turn the rear end lowering bolt
The lowering bolt is easier to locate and work than the front lowering bolts. This, too, is a 10 mm bolt that turns counter-clockwise to lower the car. As this bolt is turned, it will rise. Continue turning the bolt until the car is lowered the desired amount.
Pro Tip
Lowering the vehicle with the stock lowering bolts will get maybe 3/4 to 5/8 of an inch lowered. If you want the vehicle lowered even more, you will need to remove the front rubber bumpers from the lowering bolt and use a longer bolt on the rear.
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Lowering the Corvette is an obvious modification that many owners do. Here are a few options.
This article applies to the C5 Corvette (1997-2004).
Lowering your C5 can dramatically improve not only the look of the vehicle by reducing that unsightly fender gap, but also your car's handling and responsiveness in corners. The method that you go about in lowing your Corvette is entirely up to you and will depend on your mechanical aptitude as well as how much you would like to invest in the project. The price is going to range from free and a few hours of your time, if you decide to use the factory bolts for lowering, all the way to well over $3,000 if you choose to go with coil overs and have them installed by a professional. The choice is yours.
Lowering your car will improve the handling and cornering abilities of your C5 and allow it to respond well when you turn the steering wheel and need it to stick to the asphalt; however, since you are lowered now, the car is actually going to be limited (depending which method you choose) on how much suspension travel is still available. Lowering a vehicle often times produces a rough, almost one-ton truck like ride which may not be pleasant or tolerable, especially in a daily driver situation. Make sure before you invest your hard earned time and money into your project that you ride in a lowered Corvette first.
Lowering Modifications for the C5 Corvette
Stock Bolts
DIY Cost – Free
Professional Cost – $200-500
Skill Level – Easy
Your C5 can be lowered on stock bolts by simply 'loosening' what the factory equipped the suspension with already. This is a very easy mod and can be done with simple hand tools in a matter of a few hours. The advantage is that the process is free and, most importantly, can be reversed and the ride height returned to original if the ride or look doesn't fit your style. The disadvantage is that the total amount the car can be lowered is only about 3/4' all the way around, so if you are desiring a more 'slammed' look, you will need to try another approach. It's recommended that you start here before jumping in with both feet (and your checkbook) so that you can get a feel of how the car will ride and see if it is to your liking. Remember, using this method you can also go back easily and for no cost.
Aftermarket Lowering Bolts
DIY Cost – Less than $100
Professional Cost – $300-700
Skill Level – Easy
If only going down less an inch isn't low enough for you, consider the aftermarket lowering bolts that several companies offer. These can be purchased for less than $100 and simply require you to remove your stock lowering bolts and replace them with the aftermarket components. The job is very easy and will take only a few hours. The advantage is that the cost is low and you will be able to lower your car around 2' using this method. It is also easily reversible and doesn't require much of a financial investment. However, when you get this low on bolts, only you are now limiting suspension travel greatly, and the car's factory suspension geometry can be compromised. At this point you'll want to think about addressing the entire suspension package as a whole.
Coil Overs
DIY Cost – $500
Professional Cost – $700-3,000
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Skill Level – Moderate
Last, but not least, would be installing coil overs. Coil overs, although pricey, are a sexy way to be able to lower your vehicle but also have the ability to fine tune the suspension as well as adjust the ride height up or down to your desired stance. Coil overs improve ride quality more than stock and will enable your C5 to handle and corner better.
Drop Spindles
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DIY Cost – $2,600
Professional Cost – $4,000+
Skill Level – Moderate
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Another approach is to add drop spindles from a company such as LG Motorsports. Drop spindles will lower your car approximately 1' all the way around but will keep the factory suspension geometry and, most importantly, allow for full travel of the suspension. Although a bolt-on application is not horribly complicated, it will take some time and a little mechanical know-how as you will have to disassemble the suspension on all four corners to replace the spindles. One disadvantage to this method is the incredible expenses involved.
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