this may be a dumb qustion

I think the stupid question is the un-asked question. If you don't know, ya don't know.

So here is my question to you, what exactly do you mean by "Play?"

To lower the front end of the car, there is a bolt in the lower control which are about mid-way in the middle between the front and back halfs. If you have a lift, use it or you'll need to jack up the front in order to turn this bolt.
Counterclock wise out to lower.

Measure both sides for a ref. point to start with. Ethier at the fender lip or bumper or whatever.