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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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What Lowering Springs with 17x11's?

How much of a drop can you go with 17x11 ZR1's? Or isn't there any restrictions? Also, what brands are you guy using with these wheels? Thanks.
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Re: What Lowering Springs with 17x11's?

I run Jamex springs no problem.
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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Re: What Lowering Springs with 17x11's?

You have LT headers at all? If you do you might want to be careful how far you drop your car, might have a clearence issue arrise. Other than that, i bought the GMMG Eibach Pro-Kit, haven't installed it yet, but it drops the Z28 1.3/8th inches, and i'll be running 18" wheels. Should be fine.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 03:01 AM
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Re: What Lowering Springs with 17x11's?

sportline springs, jethot longtubes and 17x11 ZR1's with 335's thats what i've got.

I wouldn't recommend it tho, I've done a lot of work to get it to work for me, just the 11" rears will require some work to get them to fit.

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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Re: What Lowering Springs with 17x11's?

I don't have long tubes and I already have the wheels on the car. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
Old Mar 22, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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Re: What Lowering Springs with 17x11's?

I'm running Eibach Pro Springs 1.5" drop no problems. I have a buddy who had a 2" drop no problems. Only modification we had to do was curl the fender lips inward to prevent rubbing...
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Re: What Lowering Springs with 17x11's?

Curl the fender lip inward? Hey, I have the Eibiach Pro and my 17x11's rub and even cut the back tires. How can I roll the back fender? I saw a fender rolling machine in the Eastwood catalog for around $250, but that is a bit much.
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