Lowering beyond stock bolt limits?
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Lowering beyond stock bolt limits?
Is it possible to lower beyond the stock bolts? Is anyone making replacement bolts yet? I know Pfadt had some before shutting down. Basically I lowered mine to the max on the stock bolts a few weeks ago and I still have about a 3 finger gap front and back after several speed bump ridden parking lots and time to settle. Would like to get it down at least another fingers worth. Its a non Z51 too by the way. Obviously I know it will need an alignment afterwards so no need to mention that. Also i dont think it will screw up the shocks as other on here have reported two finger gaps on the stock bolts. What am I missing??? Thoughts?
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Pull the leaf springs and cut the pad off the bolt.
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Is it possible to lower beyond the stock bolts? Is anyone making replacement bolts yet? I know Pfadt had some before shutting down. Basically I lowered mine to the max on the stock bolts a few weeks ago and I still have about a 3 finger gap front and back after several speed bump ridden parking lots and time to settle. Would like to get it down at least another fingers worth. Its a non Z51 too by the way. Obviously I know it will need an alignment afterwards so no need to mention that. Also i dont think it will screw up the shocks as other on here have reported two finger gaps on the stock bolts. What am I missing??? Thoughts?
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I live in Florida which is super flat. Another inch wouldn't kill me
I think the ride height on yours looks great from what I can tell. Can you post a pic from the side?
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Lowered with factory bolts.
With this said our coil over setup for the C7 is going to change your car to an amazing setup that you will be able to adjust ride height as much as you want. Will take some time because we still have a lot of testing to do. So we will be able to send you the exact setup you are looking for. For street/weekend cruiser to full out auto cross or drag race.
With this said our coil over setup for the C7 is going to change your car to an amazing setup that you will be able to adjust ride height as much as you want. Will take some time because we still have a lot of testing to do. So we will be able to send you the exact setup you are looking for. For street/weekend cruiser to full out auto cross or drag race.
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Those are forgiattos correct? And can you install this lowering system and it not interfere with the Magnetic ride suspension?
Lowered with factory bolts.
With this said our coil over setup for the C7 is going to change your car to an amazing setup that you will be able to adjust ride height as much as you want. Will take some time because we still have a lot of testing to do. So we will be able to send you the exact setup you are looking for. For street/weekend cruiser to full out auto cross or drag race.
With this said our coil over setup for the C7 is going to change your car to an amazing setup that you will be able to adjust ride height as much as you want. Will take some time because we still have a lot of testing to do. So we will be able to send you the exact setup you are looking for. For street/weekend cruiser to full out auto cross or drag race.
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Lowered with factory bolts.
With this said our coil over setup for the C7 is going to change your car to an amazing setup that you will be able to adjust ride height as much as you want. Will take some time because we still have a lot of testing to do. So we will be able to send you the exact setup you are looking for. For street/weekend cruiser to full out auto cross or drag race.
With this said our coil over setup for the C7 is going to change your car to an amazing setup that you will be able to adjust ride height as much as you want. Will take some time because we still have a lot of testing to do. So we will be able to send you the exact setup you are looking for. For street/weekend cruiser to full out auto cross or drag race.
