Lowering Question
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Lowering Question
My 2022 C8 is equipped with Z51 and front lift adjustable height options. I would like to lower it 1" front and rear.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
Drifting
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From: Port Charlotte,Fl
My 2022 C8 is equipped with Z51 and front lift adjustable height options. I would like to lower it 1" front and rear.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
My 2022 C8 is equipped with Z51 and front lift adjustable height options. I would like to lower it 1" front and rear.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
The front's have a hydraulic Lift cylinder that replaces the adjustable threaded section of the coilovers. You can use Paragon collars (best have a pro install who has done it successfully before.) Better than cutting springs! Most lower replacement springs are designed for Tracking, and are also stiffer, look carefully!
Last edited by JerryU; Sep 13, 2022 at 07:05 AM.
Safety Car
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Be aware that the installation of the Paragon collars have caused numerous problems WRT lowering, throwing trouble codes. At least one of these installations resulted in a loss of warranty initiated by the dealer on that part of the suspension system. That one installation was installed by a "professional" shop too. Think long and hard if you want to chance it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, TX
My 2022 C8 is equipped with Z51 and front lift adjustable height options. I would like to lower it 1" front and rear.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
Does the car have adjustable oem lowering capability, and if so, how much can it be lowered front and rear?
if not, which is a better lowering choice, lowering springs (ie: Eibach), or less expensive lowering collars (ie: Paragon)?
Thank You.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, TX
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If you want it “level” I suggest that when you do, you leave at least three threads on the rears. Otherwise if you use the collars up front and drop the rears all the way, your stance will angle up and your front gap will be noticeably more than the rear…
Melting Slicks
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I used the paragon collars and the stock Z51 adjustment for the rear. I have the front end lift and MSRC.
This did a 0.75" in the front and 1/2" in the rear. If you want to go 1", you will probably be best going with springs, eibach, etc.
I didn't have problems with the collars, but I installed them CAREFULLY myself, and it wasn't super trivial process. Lot's that could go wrong, and apparently for some people does go wrong.
This did a 0.75" in the front and 1/2" in the rear. If you want to go 1", you will probably be best going with springs, eibach, etc.
I didn't have problems with the collars, but I installed them CAREFULLY myself, and it wasn't super trivial process. Lot's that could go wrong, and apparently for some people does go wrong.
Burning Brakes
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One of the youtubers did 1" lowering springs and had to replace all his MSRC shocks by 30k miles. Not saying the drop caused the issue, but it is a bit suspect. Of course, who knows what he does to that car.
Pro
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From: Greenville SC
Yeah and he also mentions that they said something about the after market wheels. But mostly was due to having the springs and they would not warranty the Mag ride dampers to be swapped due to some leaking. But these are not crazy expensive and just a risk you take. Not all dealerships are alike and if he was able to use the same dealership he was using instead having to go to another probably the outcome would have been different.
Burning Brakes
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From: Goodyear AZ
I had the Paragon lowering springs installed but added their shim kit which added 1/8" or so back in. I love the stance and it's been on over a year with no issues, tightens up the suspension a bit too.
