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Old 03-12-2008, 07:18 PM
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Default Lowering springs, with only 1/2 inch to 3/4 drop.

Not sure it is even worth it, but my 02 Z28, has Bilsteins on it now with stock springs. I've wanted to lower it, but i have FLP Long Tube headers and anything over 3/4 inch drop would be horrible over speed bumps etc, plus at my work we have a steep incline and flattens, so I have to take it at a angle to not scrape. I figured I can get under the car while doing the springs and adjust the high flow removable cats to give me a little bit of room to play with, but it still doesn't leave me much room. So, is there any springs that I can get to lower the car slightly? Plus if I kept the lowering to a minimum I could still get away with using the Bilsteins.
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Just do the hose mod on the rear.
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Maybe stock SS springs would do the trick.
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I think the smallest drop out there is 1". Unless you put a adjustable ride height kit on it (coilover kit). Then you can put the ride height exactly where you want it, pick your own spring rate, and in the process drop at least 10 lbs of the front!
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The heater hose mod and koni's on the lower perch give a 3/4" drop all around.
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My mistake!...SLP still have these on their website

SLP Level 2 Progressive 300-450 frt., 115-185 rr., 0.50" drop.
There pricey!
Front Ea.
http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=720782798
Rear Ea.
http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=720783798
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Pics of the car with the hose mod and lower perch w/Konis.
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I have a set of the SLP/ Eibach springs for sale here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/857839-firehawk-suspension-parts.html
$80 plus shipping



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