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Old May 12, 2022 | 12:39 PM
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Does the 1LT with no Z51,mag ride or front lift...does the the struts have the spanner nuts for adjustment ?

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No. Change the struts to the Z51 adjustable struts. They are under $400 for the set. Easily swapped. Did it myself in 2 hours. You can then adjust height same as Z51
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Originally Posted by SATX-C8
No. Change the struts to the Z51 adjustable struts. They are under $400 for the set. Easily swapped. Did it myself in 2 hours. You can then adjust height same as Z51
Are you talking about struts from Paragon or another aftermarket vendor?
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Old May 12, 2022 | 03:25 PM
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Not Paragon since they sell the lowering kit with stock GM Z51 struts but with a markup. Order the stock Z51 struts from your favorite online GM parts dealer. Save some money!

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Old May 12, 2022 | 03:33 PM
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And a little tip: For the rear struts, lower the threaded collar all the way down and tighten before install, this provides the tire gap reduction you’re looking for. For the front, preset about 1/2” from the bottom of the threads or you’ll be dragging the undercarriage over every hump in the road.
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