Anybody use ZL1 spring spacers on a lowered 2SS

[gotroost]

Has anybody tried to install the ZL1 spring spacers on a lowered 2SS? Specifically, one with Pfadt lowering springs? I searched and didn't find anything and also checked with Pfadt but they didn't know.

The reason I ask is that I need a little more clearance to trailer my car when I have my track tires/wheels installed. Would really be nice to do the tire swap at home instead of at the track.

Also, how hard are the spacers to install/remove? I'm guessing that you would need to jack up the front and turn the tires to the right and left.

[JusticePete]

I have changed rear coils on several ZL1s and never saw a spring spacer. Maybe you are thinking about the spring inserts that are used for shipping the ZL1?

[gotroost]

I guess I should have been more clear. I would like to use the ZL1 spring inserts on the front when trailering. Just not sure if they would work with my Pfadt lowering springs.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by gotroost

I guess I should have been more clear. I would like to use the ZL1 spring inserts on the front when trailering. Just not sure if they would work with my Pfadt lowering springs.

The Pfadt front lowering coils use a couple of stacker coils at the top to keep the coils trapped when the car is lifted and the wheels hang at full droop. The rest of the coil wind is similar to OE. The only way you would know for sure is to test fit them.

[bannonm]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

The Pfadt front lowering coils use a couple of stacker coils at the top to keep the coils trapped when the car is lifted and the wheels hang at full droop. The rest of the coil wind is similar to OE. The only way you would know for sure is to test fit them.

Pete, what about the coils on the XAs? How close are they to the ZL1. I have the same problem with loading/unloading the trailer due to my cats hitting on the angle on the dove tail.

Thought about using the spacers but wasn't willing to pay $40 if they don't fit.

[JusticePete]

The Xa coilovers are a straight barrel wind much more narrow than the OE coils. I doubt they would work.

[gotroost]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

The Pfadt front lowering coils use a couple of stacker coils at the top to keep the coils trapped when the car is lifted and the wheels hang at full droop. The rest of the coil wind is similar to OE. The only way you would know for sure is to test fit them.

I guess I will have to give it a try some day. Nearest ZL1s are about 70 miles away. Good excuse to hook up with the Tucson club for a mod day.

Other option is to find some better ramps or add more to my stack of planks.

[Nitroman28]

Originally Posted by gotroost

I guess I will have to give it a try some day. Nearest ZL1s are about 70 miles away. Good excuse to hook up with the Tucson club for a mod day.

Other option is to find some better ramps or add more to my stack of planks.

I put 26in tires on the front with lowered springs and the car was to low, I went to Advance Auto Parts and bought some Twist in spring boosters and they worked great, Easy to put in and remove..

Here's a link to Summit couldn't find them on advance site..

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-1283

[gotroost]

Those look like they would work and cheaper, too. Got them on order!

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Nitroman28

I put 26in tires on the front with lowered springs and the car was to low, I went to Advance Auto Parts and bought some Twist in spring boosters and they worked great, Easy to put in and remove..

Here's a link to Summit couldn't find them on advance site..

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-1283

You're driving on those or using them to get into your trailer?

[gotroost]

I plan to use them to only get on/off the trailer. Haven't tried them yet.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by gotroost

I plan to use them to only get on/off the trailer. Haven't tried them yet.

Cool. They should work.

[Macrackie]

I really like the idea of the summit spring spacer.

However this may be food for thought...depending how you tie your car down if one of these comes out in transport how will that effect the tension on your straps. I always tie down from the factory shipping points takes a lot of slack to unhook but if the suspension were to settle the car could tug on a loose strap till it broke. If tied down over the tires then no problem.

If you shoot me a photo of your trailer I might have a few thoughts to help you load easier. Better yet with the car part way on where it gets hung up. I sell trailers for a living so no problem like your goes unsolved. There are tons of great products out there just gotta know where to find them and how to impliment them.

Mine has gotten so low now not even sure if my corvette tricks will get me into my trailer this summer.

[gotroost]

Originally Posted by Macrackie

I really like the idea of the summit spring spacer.

However this may be food for thought...depending how you tie your car down if one of these comes out in transport how will that effect the tension on your straps. I always tie down from the factory shipping points takes a lot of slack to unhook but if the suspension were to settle the car could tug on a loose strap till it broke. If tied down over the tires then no problem.

If you shoot me a photo of your trailer I might have a few thoughts to help you load easier. Better yet with the car part way on where it gets hung up. I sell trailers for a living so no problem like your goes unsolved. There are tons of great products out there just gotta know where to find them and how to impliment them.

Mine has gotten so low now not even sure if my corvette tricks will get me into my trailer this summer.

Might be a while, but I plan to take you up on your offer. Next track day isn't til May unless I get a wild hair and decide to take it to the strip. I use a tracloc (sp?) and tie it down by the tires so that shouldn't be a problem. My problem is the approach angle. With GFX, track tires, and lowering springs, its probably worse than a Vette. I will take some pics next time I attempt the circus trick of driving a M6 up a relatively short tip trailer. I have already installed a 2x4 as a stop block to I don't have to rely on my wife to yell STOP! LOL!



BTW - I have realized that my tip trailer is a really bad idea if the car is immobile. Shopping for a winch just in case. Already have a good tow hook.