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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 11:37 AM
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Can the non Z51 C8 be lowered on the stock coils or is a lowering kit required?
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non z51 cars do not have adjustable ride height.
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Can the non Z51 C8 be lowered on the stock coils or is a lowering kit required?
I lowered my non-Z51. I ordered the Z51 shocks and coils form the parts counter. You don't need the Z51 coils, although they are thicker and thats where the firmer ride comes from. The shocks are essentially the same minus the lowering perches found on the Z51 shocks.
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Check my post here for post number

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ront-lift.html
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Can the non Z51 C8 be lowered on the stock coils or is a lowering kit required?

How do you like the ride without the z52? Do you have the mag ride? I still trying to decide between z51, non z51, mag ride with either.
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How do you like the ride without the z52? Do you have the mag ride? I still trying to decide between z51, non z51, mag ride with either.
Still waiting for my base C8. Criswell says should be delivered sometime in January. Just making plans. Getting non Z51 Lt2 HTC so l can build it my way.
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Originally Posted by sparro
I lowered my non-Z51. I ordered the Z51 shocks and coils form the parts counter. You don't need the Z51 coils, although they are thicker and thats where the firmer ride comes from. The shocks are essentially the same minus the lowering perches found on the Z51 shocks.
That sounds like a plan. Prices and pictures would be much appreciated. Did you diy or get a shop to install?

Thanks for the help!
John
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