zrater

how can i drop the rear of my z without hitting my 17s , i would
like to drop it a 1 -2 inch any way of doing this real cheap.. thanks

DuronClocker

iTrader: (25)

Search for "hose mod". That will lower the rear about an inch or so. Replace the upper spring isolators with a piece of 1/2" heater hose around the first coil.

coolformula

iTrader: (21)

Simple you can't!
Konis cost 725 and it can lower it .5 to .7 inch!

Nothing lower than 1.4 or so is toomuch.

For any types of springs you need reavavles or Konis.

your looking at what around 1500 if you buy the parts and get it installed at a shop and aligned etc.

Also this is discussed quite a bit too

z28bryan

iTrader: (7)

Most aftermarket springs lower the rear about 1.2-1.5 inches. If your satisfied with that, you will have a good compromise between a good handling height, still having suspension travel left before the bumpstops, comfortable ride, ground clearance, etc.

You shouldn't have clearance problems with normal 17's unless you got 17x11's or you got a higher sidewall. 17x11 fitment is also not tough to do, there's lots of info on fitting them. And its the inner fender and fender lip you have to worry about, not the upper area. Lowering the car could sometimes make it better for wider wheel clearance, its the side to side play you have to make room for.

LS1z2802

iTrader: (2)

I got vogtland springs for 197 shipped and they lowered the car a nice 1" I wouldnt go anymore than that, you better get an ADJ panhard bar.

z28bryan

iTrader: (7)

FWIW I have the Strano springs, konis, double adjustable PHB, 17x11s with 315 nitto 555rs in the rear. I didn't have to modify any of the areas above the tire, just the sides in some areas and rolled the fender lip because I used a small spacer. Regardless if you have stock or aftermarket springs, your axle will only go as far as the bumpstops will allow you to anyway.

I also run 17x11s with 315s in the front, but fitting those is a different story