[Modshack]

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

To me.
I think 20mm in the front is too much. It looks good but the rim is a little far out. Maybe 15mm.

Originally Posted by RuthleSSchevy

Exactly, I was thinking 10-15mm in the front and going to a 20-25 rear.

Keep in mind, there are few, if any, spacers less than 20mm with integrated lugs that will bolt on to your existing studs without a need to seriously trim the factory studs. (means no going back). Usually at less than 20mm you replace the factory studs with new longer ones and bolt a sandwich spacer in between. This is not real difficult, but does raise the complexity level a bit..

Studs look like this. Knock them out, install longer ones and you're good..



Put a lug nut on the end and pound them out.





Squeeze the new ones in:






Good to go. In this case with a 15mm sandwich spacer, and lengthened (OEM style) studs...

[Glen e]

Excellent steve, real content vs "owners manual" posts

Thanks....

[Modshack]

Originally Posted by Glen e

Excellent steve, real content vs "owners manual" posts

Thanks....

Thanks Glen...Everone seems so oriented into a "Bolt and go" mentality. Sometimes it's a bit more complicated than that. You and I have been around the block a few times. Contributing to the newbs is what we do....

[BradfordCamaro]

I have a few part numbers for different length studs. Anywhere from 7mm -12mm longer allowing the safe use of 10mm - 15mm hub centric spacers (sandwiche style ).
I have read about clearance issues removing the studs on some vehicles on the rear.
I have not investigated my Camaro yet.

[Modshack]

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

I have read about clearance issues removing the studs on some vehicles on the rear.
I have not investigated my Camaro yet.

I haven't either...Those pics were from a 370Z. I do have my wheels off for caliper paint so I will look things over..
The rear shouldn't be an issue as 20-25mm spacers seem to be about right. You can use the integrated stud bolt ons for that.
That's what I did on this 370Z.....I didn't want to push the front out too much, hence the 15mm spacers and longer studs..

[LJason]

Love the look and great info guys.....I'm a newb to the gen6 but not to forums or the ability to read and comprehend I am loving my 1SS and have only 1 mod under my belt so far. Axle back American Thunder flowmaster and its sounds soooo much better! Definitely will drop the car

[laynlo15]

I agree, front tire sets out further then the rear. You could also put a little wider and taller tire on the rear to set it up just right. Stance it pretty good for sure

[samsumon]

What tools will I need to add the spacers??? Thanks! And besides having to grind down the lugs a bit (if that's what they are called) this was relatively easy as plug and play, type of thing?


Thanks.

[AbsolutHank]

Originally Posted by samsumon

What tools will I need to add the spacers??? Thanks! And besides having to grind down the lugs a bit (if that's what they are called) this was relatively easy as plug and play, type of thing?


Thanks.

Yup, they just bolt right up! I used a cutoff wheel and then ground it down smooth and even with a 90° die grinder. If you don't have access to those air tools, a reciprocating saw might be your best bet. I would suggest screwing one of the supplied lug nuts onto each stud, and then you can back it off once you've trimmed the stud in case you touch a thread or two.

Are you going with 20mm or 25mm? You may not have to grind any of them down if you go with a 25mm.

[samsumon]

Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

Yup, they just bolt right up! I used a cutoff wheel and then ground it down smooth and even with a 90° die grinder. If you don't have access to those air tools, a reciprocating saw might be your best bet. I would suggest screwing one of the supplied lug nuts onto each stud, and then you can back it off once you've trimmed the stud in case you touch a thread or two.

Are you going with 20mm or 25mm? You may not have to grind any of them down if you go with a 25mm.

Honestly, your exact same set up... Maybe I can go a bit wider in the back, but then I think it's a pain to park and stuff...


Now you grinder the non threaded in the spacer or the actual wheel rotor?.. EDIT: I see you had to cut the original bolts.. What if you decide to read,over the spacers in the future? Or if you decide to get new rims? How does that work out?

Thanks dude.. One last q, any re-alignment gonna be needed?

[Richard0nee]

Interested in the GM lowering kit.. Made some calls to dealers around here and majority mentioned that this will void my warranty. I was like, sure it should void my suspension warranty but if the clutch goes out, I should be covered right? Dealer(s) couldn't give me an answer for that! FML.

Chevy dealers around Los Angeles suck I swear! Eibach will have their springs soon and I think .75" in the front and 1" in on the rear is perfect. Will be a harsh ride tho I bet lol

[samsumon]

Spacers ordered! Gonna be painting the calipers and adding these spacers this weekend.. (I'm the one who has been emailing you btw). Looking forward to it!

[crankaholic]

Originally Posted by samsumon

Honestly, your exact same set up... Maybe I can go a bit wider in the back, but then I think it's a pain to park and stuff...


Now you grinder the non threaded in the spacer or the actual wheel rotor?.. EDIT: I see you had to cut the original bolts.. What if you decide to read,over the spacers in the future? Or if you decide to get new rims? How does that work out?

Thanks dude.. One last q, any re-alignment gonna be needed?

Since you're only cutting/grinding down the non-threaded area, no issues with removing the spacers and bolting wheels directly to the studs afterwards. The non-threaded area is just a lug nut guide - apparently shops/people stripped lug nut threads often enough to necessitate those, but that may just be an urban tale

[crankaholic]

Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

I wanted to take a slomo video so I had my coworker drive the car. Pretty cool!

http://youtu.be/G5JYuQaCKlQ

Thank you for the detailed explanations, photos and video. The final stance looks great!