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Old Mar 7, 2020 | 08:20 PM
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Hey peeps,
Need guidance on what are my options for lowering c7 z06 z07 package. LG spindles is an expensive solution. any other resonable options ?

thanks

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Old Mar 7, 2020 | 08:20 PM
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Have you tried lowering on the stock bolts first?
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yeah i have. With z07 package, it doesnt really make too much of a difference.

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Those are your options. Good thing there’s a group buy on the drop spindles right now, gotta pay to play! (I hate that saying but I’m this case it’s true)
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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 04:09 AM
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I dropped the front and rear on the stock bolts and then cut one section of rubber off the rear bushing.
Got me the look I wanted, but I also changed to 20" & 21" wheels which made a huge difference in filling the gap in the wheel well.
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The front gets just about right with the stock springs. The rear is too high. Gotta cut a section off. But it messes up the rake for track work so I haven't done that.
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Look into the AFE PFADT lowering bolts too.
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Old Mar 8, 2020 | 09:38 PM
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Look into the AFE PFADT lowering bolts too.
I thought those wear out and mess up your springs?
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Originally Posted by Pacembellum
I thought those wear out and mess up your springs?
The springs don't know/care.
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