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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 02:33 PM
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Has anyone done this and weighed the difference on a gransport or zo6 just on conversion not wheels and tires thanks in advance

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Not on the c7 but in a c5 I did and from the lower spindles it has to be a few pounds less also in the c7 as well, Plus the less in the rear calibers in weight also. I wouldn't put it no more than maybe 5 lbs.. Robert
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Ok thanks they was tying to tell me it would b like 25-30 lbs less weight
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Ok thanks they was tying to tell me it would b like 25-30 lbs less weight
I don't see that at all I would ask whom ever told you that HOW ARE THEY COMING UP WITH THAT #. Robert
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Originally Posted by Cc270
Has anyone done this and weighed the difference on a gransport or zo6 just on conversion not wheels and tires thanks in advance
Just grabbed the kit and take offs we had laying around from a C7Z

LG Drag Spindles..... 14 Factory..... 13
LG Drag Arms...........26.85 Factory.....12.6
Wilwood Calipers.......9 Factory.......14
LG Rotors.................30 Factory........47
Total.........................79.85 Factory.......86.6

Let me know when you're ready to order your kit

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Fernando
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Thanks not much weight difference is their can u get me a price
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