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Old 02-11-2015, 10:37 AM   #43
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Most of the lowering in the Z/28 is in the wheel and tire package. 1LE equipped with the same wheels and tires along with a JPSS Knuckle Drop would be the same height.

Did I say that right?
I think I get you. So they will ride (height) basically the same suspension wise.

So if I set up some wheels and tires (a completely different conversation) for my 1LE with an existing Hotchkiss spring set up and a Permagrin kit it would have essentially the same height and clearances as the same car with the Z/28 package and knucklehead drop spindles.

At least that's what I'm understanding...

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Old 02-11-2015, 10:50 AM   #44
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A one ich drop is a one inch drop.
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Old 02-11-2015, 11:16 AM   #45
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A one ich drop is a one inch drop.
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Old 02-11-2015, 01:10 PM   #46
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Most of the lowering in the Z/28 is in the wheel and tire package. 1LE equipped with the same wheels and tires along with a JPSS Knuckle Drop would be the same height.

Did I say that right?
From what others have reported that have purchased the Z/28 suspension for their cars the suspension alone lowered there car about 1". Some people on here have done before and after measurements with the same wheels/tires on before and after and reported a 1" drop from suspension alone. Just reporting what I've seen people post after install.

See posts 13 and 14 in the thread below.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...F28+suspension

Pete's knuckles + Z/28 Suspension + Z/28 wheels (or other 19" wheels) = major drop from an SS or 1LE!!
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Old 02-11-2015, 04:44 PM   #47
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Pete's knuckles + Z/28 Suspension + Z/28 wheels (or other 19" wheels) = major drop from an SS or 1LE!!
Like a 2 1/2 or 3 inch drop...
Gonna have to watch that them there splitter
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Old 02-11-2015, 05:00 PM   #48
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Gonna have to watch that them there splitter
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Old 02-11-2015, 09:26 PM   #49
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JusticePete thanks for the info. Current setup worked really well last year for a couple of HPDE days. If this can improve things I will be looking forward to the product release. Pothole season here now so only a lot of daydreaming going on:-)
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Any possibilities of upgraded bearings or do you consider the 1LE/ZL1 bearings stout enough?
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Any possibilities of upgraded bearings or do you consider the 1LE/ZL1 bearings stout enough?

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Old 02-12-2015, 09:22 AM   #52
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Old 02-12-2015, 11:08 AM   #53
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Old 02-12-2015, 02:30 PM   #55
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Hey Pete, can I ask what CAD modeling software you are using? As a mechanical engineer use SolidWorks everyday. Just wondering if you are using the same or not. If I had to guess I would say either SolidWorks or Unigraphics since I believe GM uses Unigraphics.
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SolidWorks is one of them. Damn that stuff cost a fortune!!!
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