Want to upgrade your C8 Corvette with authentic vertical lambo doors? Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or prefer our mobile install service or certified shop installation, this guide walks you through the essential steps based on the official Vertical Doors Inc. (VDI) instructions.
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✅ Shop Install Options Also Offered
✅ Fits 2020–2025 C8 Corvette Models
🔧 Tools & Parts You'll Need
Included in Your VDI Kit:
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Right & left hinge assemblies
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2 shocks
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Shoulder bolts, pins, and hardware
Recommended Tools:
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Ratchets, sockets (7mm–13mm), Allen wrenches
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Phillips & flathead screwdrivers
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Fork tool, T15 Torx bit
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Air grinder, cutter, and painter’s tape
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Locktite Red, grease
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Spacers and zip ties
🪛 Step-by-Step C8 Corvette Lambo Door Installation
Step 1: Disconnect the Battery
Safety first — always disconnect the battery before beginning.
Step 2: Remove the Front Bumper & Fenders
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Remove front plastic trim and side fender trim.
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Unbolt 6 top bumper bolts and clips, including underbody fasteners.
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Turn the wheels for access and unscrew the bumper from the wheel well.
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Carefully unplug bumper wiring harnesses (3 total).
Step 3: Remove the Fender
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Unbolt 3 top screws and 2 inner bolts per side.
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Remove fender liners and hidden bolts behind wheel well.
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Remove 1 bolt with door open, then remove the fender entirely.
Step 4: Remove the Door Catch & Interior Panel
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Unbolt the door catch from the apron.
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Remove door panel, speaker, and any storage compartments.
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Disconnect electrical connectors.
Step 5: Extend Wiring Harness
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Carefully unwrap and extend 3 wires on driver side and 2 on passenger side (includes SRS sensor and door lock).
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Use cloth tape for flexibility.
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Modify rubber boot and secure with zip ties for a watertight fit.
Step 6: Prepare for Hinge Installation
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Use painter’s tape to mark original door placement.
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Secure door with shims or paint sticks to hold it in place.
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Remove the factory hinges.
Step 7: Install the VDI Hinges
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Align and bolt in the VDI hinge (long bolts to the body, short to the door).
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Adjust Allen set screw to align door with striker.
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Do not fully tighten until the shock is installed.
Step 8: Install the Shock & Shoulder Bolt
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Grease and Loctite the shoulder bolt as required.
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Install the shock, secure it with the pin.
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Fine-tune the set screw for door alignment.
💡 Pro Tip: Open, close, and lift the door several times to ensure smooth operation before final reassembly.
Step 9: Modify Fender for Clearance
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Slightly trim the inner edge of the fender with a grinder.
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Smooth the edge and use touch-up paint for a clean finish.
Step 10: Reassemble
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Reinstall the speaker, door panel, and door catch.
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Replace the fender and front bumper (ensure wires aren't pinched).
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Reconnect the battery and test door movement thoroughly.
📏 Final Fitment Tip
Some C8 models may require light sanding on the door edge to maintain factory gaps. Always check door clearance before installing the fender permanently.
🛠️ Prefer a Professional Installation?
If this sounds like a lot, we’ve got you covered. At VerticalDoors.shop, we offer:
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or Call/Text 702.900.6105 to talk to a live person
We come to you — anywhere in the U.S. — and complete the install at your home or garage. Our all-inclusive mobile program includes the kit, install, and expert alignment starting at $5,299.
🏢 Certified Shop Install
Prefer to bring your C8 in? We work with trusted performance shops nationwide with labor rates from $1,500–$2,500 depending on location.
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