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kevint · 04-29-2021, 09:33 AM

I did a search but could not find a vendor that offered coils to level the car. I like the overall ride height of the car, so I'm not looking to drop the whole car, just drop the rear a bit--about 1/2 inch--to level it. Any ideas? 2013 SS.

KillboyPowerhead · 04-29-2021, 11:55 AM

Don't believe any manufacturers make such springs. If you want to keep the factory ride height while lowering/leveling the rear you'll have to go with coilovers, although a bit pricey for such a purpose.

If you decide to lower the whole car, some manufacturers make different-length spring sets such as Eibach (1.0" front, 1.3" rear) while others such as BMR have a few springs/heights to choose from, and you can mix and match (although perhaps not necessarily the intended use for such springs - the spring rates might not necessarily be compatible with each other, but then again if it's just for street use you'd probably be fine).

CamaroCracka · 04-29-2021, 01:30 PM

ZL1 springs drop the rear about half an inch.

kevint · 05-03-2021, 12:41 PM

Thanks for the replies, everyone. It turns out that a full tank of gas drops the rear down to the appropriate height.

ZL1 springs would be a good option but it looks like they're a bit softer, so I'd need a stiffer sway bar for cornering. Not the worst thing in the world, but I can't let the snowball grow until after my wedding later this year.

olblue75 · 05-03-2021, 01:53 PM

So be careful mixing ZL1 springs they are linear an SS are progressive or vice versa , also the shocks might not play well either due to valving mag ride vs normal shock. I asked these questions and got answers Justice Pete plus I would talk with him an CamaroFest.

CamaroCracka · 05-03-2021, 02:49 PM

Where did you hear that ZL1s are linear Blue? I got a set back in 2014 and found an article on the ZL1 in Super Chevy said they use a variable rate spring in the rear [70 N/mm (400#) to 45 N/mm (257#)] and 27 N/mm (154 lb) in the front.

Edit: Never mind, I noticed where you said or vice versa.

04-29-2021, 09:33 AM	#1
kevint Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 716	Leveling springs for the rear I did a search but could not find a vendor that offered coils to level the car. I like the overall ride height of the car, so I'm not looking to drop the whole car, just drop the rear a bit--about 1/2 inch--to level it. Any ideas? 2013 SS.

04-29-2021, 11:55 AM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	Don't believe any manufacturers make such springs. If you want to keep the factory ride height while lowering/leveling the rear you'll have to go with coilovers, although a bit pricey for such a purpose. If you decide to lower the whole car, some manufacturers make different-length spring sets such as Eibach (1.0" front, 1.3" rear) while others such as BMR have a few springs/heights to choose from, and you can mix and match (although perhaps not necessarily the intended use for such springs - the spring rates might not necessarily be compatible with each other, but then again if it's just for street use you'd probably be fine). __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

04-29-2021, 01:30 PM	#3
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	ZL1 springs drop the rear about half an inch. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

05-03-2021, 01:53 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	So be careful mixing ZL1 springs they are linear an SS are progressive or vice versa , also the shocks might not play well either due to valving mag ride vs normal shock. I asked these questions and got answers Justice Pete plus I would talk with him an CamaroFest. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

05-03-2021, 02:49 PM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	Where did you hear that ZL1s are linear Blue? I got a set back in 2014 and found an article on the ZL1 in Super Chevy said they use a variable rate spring in the rear [70 N/mm (400#) to 45 N/mm (257#)] and 27 N/mm (154 lb) in the front. Edit: Never mind, I noticed where you said or vice versa. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

05-03-2021, 12:41 PM	#4
kevint Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 716	Thanks for the replies, everyone. It turns out that a full tank of gas drops the rear down to the appropriate height. ZL1 springs would be a good option but it looks like they're a bit softer, so I'd need a stiffer sway bar for cornering. Not the worst thing in the world, but I can't let the snowball grow until after my wedding later this year.