LOWERING a C3 Corvette Rear

Achieving the PERFECT STANCE on a C3 Corvette is not difficult. Especially getting the back to drop about 2 inches is super easy.

Well, in theory, anyway. DO NOT start taking things apart without having the proper information as this job can be dangerous.

In this video, I show you how I lowered my 1981 C3 Corvette approximately 2" by installing longer leaf spring shackle bolts. And for the record, I like to use pre-drilled bolts with castle nuts and a cotter pin. Call me old-fashioned, but I really trust that setup.

To do this job safely, you will need a way to lift or raise the car, two garage floor jacks to remove the old bolts and install the new ones, plus a good selection of wrenches.

Did I mention that this job can be dangerous? Well, it can be, so get as much information as possible before you begin turning wrenches.

Lowering the front of a C3 Corvette, or any other vehicle that uses coil springs for the front suspension, is a subject for another time. And talk about danger.

Lowering your Vette makes the car drive and look so much better, in my opinion, and lowering the back is an excellent place to start.

Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻


P.S. I ordered the bolt kit from RPI https://tinyurl.com/52ckaubm


CONTENTS

00:07 Getting the Car Ready to Lower the Back
00:16 Longer Leaf Spring Bolt Kit
00:36 Removing the Old Short Shackle Bolts
05:27 Installing the Longer Lowering Bolts
14:07 Lowered Rear for the Perfect Stance

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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on my Corvettes and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.

I am a self-taught DIYer. If videos appear to give technical how-to advice, that is not my intention.

Working on a vehicle can be dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a mechanic.


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