MIGHTYM0USE

I got the set for $60. Zip is less than 3 miles from my work

http://www.zip-corvette.com/14-15-lowering-kit.html

I was not able to find any info on how this has been done (without a sawzall); So here we go.

For me the front lowered to an ok-for-now amount on the stock bolts so I started on the rear. I expect the front to be similar if not easier.

Raise the car; Pick a side, Remove the wheel.


Remove the shock completely. 15 upper and 21mm lower


Remove the 4 13mm bolts and 2 plates holding the leaf in place


Remove the toe rod from the spindle, 18mm and I forget the allen 5mm-ish.


Remove the sway bar link from both sides to help the arms lower, 18mm and 10mm.


Remove top Spindle nut, same 18mm and 5-ish allen head, will require a tap to pop free from upper A-arm


I ended up needing to remove the opposite shock (lower bolt only) to free up the leaf entirely.


Out comes the leaf with a little struggle.


Easy part is swapping the actual lowering bolts 10mm. I drew an arrow on the leaf in case it got turned around.


Going back in..


Final result with rear fully lowered.


This was only a couple hours work figuring out what to do along the way. I'll add tq specs that anyone may want to dig up, I went by feel.

Kracka

Great write-up, appreciate all the pictures!

MIGHTYM0USE

looking to do a PFADT Tri-Y install next

slesher

Thanks for taking the time to document this. Stance looks just right and car looks great.

How does she ride now?

descartesfool

Nice DIY.

MIGHTYM0USE

rides same far as i can tell, the spring rate doesnt change or damping, just ride height.

Kracka

Ha! I'm with ya buddy, looking forward to your results and documentation too

slesher

That's great to hear. Adding to mod list. Thanks

Mr Guns

Thanks for the write-up! I might tackle this one day in the near future.

slesher

Thanks. Btw what is the distance between the tire and body at this point?

mrbdas

see your in Richmond an I'm in Portsmouth so guess i drive up there in you can help me J/K

LT1xL82

NICE garage/equipment/car/post! Thanks!

MIGHTYM0USE

i wish i had time, already swamped with other side work!

i measured this and remembered thinking i should photo because i would forget.. and i was right!

thanks very much. I can really appreciate the facility growing up without, and the maxjax lift was simply made with the corvette enthusiast in mind. worth much more than the $1950 i paid.

Q8 c7

Great oics & hopefully tomorrow we can do it, is the pics or a link on how to install the front lowering bolts? Many thanks

MIGHTYM0USE

if/when i get around to doing the front ill update this thread

C7Kevin

excellent job !!!!

wrench sizes and great photos really make clear what you are doing.

should provide a good comfort level to anyone contemplating getting
their hands on wrenches for the first time in a while.

ninety9ta

This looks like a great write up. But it appears the photos are no longer available. Any chance you could share the pics again? I tried to tackle the new lowering bolts last night...

MIGHTYM0USE

they are no longer online, sorry!

i have a couple if you need via email

zdr2k

Did mine today - no helpers just me. It is better to do if you have a helper. Took about 7 or so hours.

The rears are easy compared to the front.

The drivers side upper ball joint wouldn't budge. Had to remove the A-Arm. Getting an alignment anyway.

I'll post more details tomorrow. Super tired now.

Beer time.

Maxie2U

Can't see pics?