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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Lowering Questions

First I'll tell you what wheels/tires I got. I got 225/40/18 up front and 255/35/20 in the back. Right now I have all stock suspension and there's about a 2.5" gap in th front and about 1.5" gap in the back. I would like to even out the gap and have about an inch gap in the front and the back. Any suggestions to even the gap. Thanks.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: Jasper 700R4 Stage II
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Re: Lowering Questions

I've got 18's up front with P225/40's and 20's in the back with P245/35's. I had the car lowered about 2 inches with the eibach sportlines...and it couldn't look better. The wheels gap is pretty minimal...they tuck really well...almost gives it a "mini tub" look.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Re: Lowering Questions

With that much lowering, I would reccomend some shocks and struts. That will wear out stock/stock replacements in a hurry.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Re: Lowering Questions

For that small of a height adjustment I suggest just trimming your springs a 1/4 coil at a time untill you get the height you want. You are going to be pretty low and need some fairly high rate springs to keep from smacking the bump stops constantly.

This means not using common lower springs as they all have near stock spring rates.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Re: Lowering Questions

just to add to this question, if anyone can help me. if i drop my camaro 1.7" on an 83 z28 with iroc rims, do i have to set the pinion angel. all your input will help. thanks
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