C8 STINGRAY BASE NON Z51 LOWERING

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Hi,

I am looking to lower my non Mag/Non Z51/Non front lift C8 Stingray.

I am considering buying Z51 struts or buying the 1" paragon lowering springs.

Has anyone else succesfully instaled the z51 strugs on a base? if so how much did it cost and how much was install? Also is it easy to raise it back up in your own garage using the wrenches?

Can anyone recommend a speicifc garage around Toronto that sells the parts and also installs them professionally for a good rate?

Any input on the topic or past experiecnes would help!
 
Matt_Orleans said:
I have the same car as you and I lowered mine with Eibach springs only. I got it down almost 1 inch all around. I would not go any lower than that as you will have more issues with speed bumps and ramps.
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Hey Matt. How much was the cost to install and who did it?
 
Murray20c8 said:
Hey Matt. How much was the cost to install and who did it?
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I did it myself. It took about a day to complete as I was doing it on the ground. The best advice I can give is to always take your time, watch and rewatch videos.

I had a mechanic verify my work after and I had to get an alignment (so maybe 200$).

And about 550$ for the Eibach springs.
 
JacobM said:
Also do you have a picture of your car?
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The wheels are from MRR. Looks like replica ERAY rims.
 
Matt_Orleans said:
I did it myself. It took about a day to complete as I was doing it on the ground. The best advice I can give is to always take your time, watch and rewatch videos.

I had a mechanic verify my work after and I had to get an alignment (so maybe 200$).

And about 550$ for the Eibach springs.
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Do you have a spring compressor or you rented one?
I took my Camaro springs to a tire shop and had them swap them. I'm afraid of coil overs taking a hand off.
 
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Murray20c8 said:
Do you have a spring compressor or you rented one?
I took my Camaro springs to a tire shop and had them swap them. I'm afraid of coil overs taking a hand off.
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I borrowed one from a friend (who did the same to his C8).

You have to be really careful with the spring compressor. As you said, you could easily hurt yourself.
 

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