Front suspension
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Front suspension Had new front brake pads installed and after they lowered my 02 Z/28 Vert. I noticed right away that my car was now setting about 2" - 2 1/2" higher than before the brake job . The car has the original stock suspension with the orange bilstien shocks with about 96,000 miles & still in great condition & are NOT worn out .
I hate the way it looks now even though it still rides smooth and all but it looks like crap . Thing is both sides measure about the same height .
Anybody have any idea what caused this & how to rectify without having to buy new shocks & heaven forbid , lowering springs ?
Thanks .
I hate the way it looks now even though it still rides smooth and all but it looks like crap . Thing is both sides measure about the same height .
Anybody have any idea what caused this & how to rectify without having to buy new shocks & heaven forbid , lowering springs ?
Thanks .
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From: St.Charles MO
Had new front brake pads installed and after they lowered my 02 Z/28 Vert. I noticed right away that my car was now setting about 2" - 2 1/2" higher than before the brake job . The car has the original stock suspension with the orange bilstien shocks with about 96,000 miles & still in great condition & are NOT worn out .
I hate the way it looks now even though it still rides smooth and all but it looks like crap . Thing is both sides measure about the same height .
Anybody have any idea what caused this & how to rectify without having to buy new shocks & heaven forbid , lowering springs ?
Thanks .
I hate the way it looks now even though it still rides smooth and all but it looks like crap . Thing is both sides measure about the same height .
Anybody have any idea what caused this & how to rectify without having to buy new shocks & heaven forbid , lowering springs ?
Thanks .
As the post above says, wait for the springs to settle.
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Well useing the old bounce method the shocks appear to be alright but be that as it may , how long should it take the springs to settle because I've already driven close to a hundred miles already ? Besides this wasn't the first time the car was lifted onto a rack - oil changes - tires - etc . But this time it didn't settle back down to where it normally should .
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, how long should it take the springs to settle because I've already driven close to a hundred miles already ? Besides this wasn't the first time the car was lifted onto a rack - oil changes - tires - etc . But this time it didn't settle back down to where it normally should .
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Any recommendations for the best shocks for a smooth ride as I'm not into any kind of racing except maybe a street race or two . That's why I haven't lowered my last two street cars , ain't gonna give up a decent ride for looks anymore like I used to do in my youth .
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Ok , Thanks JD .
Any recommendations for the best shocks for a smooth ride as I'm not into any kind of racing except maybe a street race or two . That's why I haven't lowered my last two street cars , ain't gonna give up a decent ride for looks anymore like I used to do in my youth .
Any recommendations for the best shocks for a smooth ride as I'm not into any kind of racing except maybe a street race or two . That's why I haven't lowered my last two street cars , ain't gonna give up a decent ride for looks anymore like I used to do in my youth .
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7
