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Old 09-17-2017, 09:47 PM   #1
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ZL1 Cradle into SS

Going to be doing a swap to the ZL1 driveline and Ive been searching around for some info and came up unlucky.

1. Assuming I get a cradle with ZL1 Struts, will they mount up to my SS setup with no issue with no Magnetic Ride control or whatever all that pertains to?

2. Am I missing anything else?
  • Flange on my Trans needs to be swapped to the ZL1 driveshaft compatible one
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Old 09-18-2017, 12:25 AM   #2
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The driveshaft hardware should be replaced. Not sure about the mag ride struts. Id also suggest upgrading the cradle bushings to some polys.
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Old 09-20-2017, 03:11 PM   #3
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ZL1 Cradle into SS

Anybody know about the mag shocks?
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Old 09-20-2017, 07:10 PM   #4
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Anybody know about the mag shocks?
Why not just use your SS struts. I dont think the ZL1 struts will be an upgrade if they work without mag ride.
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Old 09-20-2017, 09:54 PM   #5
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Why not just use your SS struts. I dont think the ZL1 struts will be an upgrade if they work without mag ride.


I would no question but they’re lowered an inch so there’s that... I would think the ZL1 spring rates and all that would be much better than my SS. But if it all fits I would be afraid that they are on a stupid setting that actually would hurt my performance. (No clue how mag ride works)


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Old 09-21-2017, 03:52 PM   #6
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I would no question but they’re lowered an inch so there’s that... I would think the ZL1 spring rates and all that would be much better than my SS. But if it all fits I would be afraid that they are on a stupid setting that actually would hurt my performance. (No clue how mag ride works)


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You could just swap springs. I think that gives an ss about .75 drop.

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Old 09-21-2017, 04:19 PM   #7
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Magnetic ride isn't a bolt on, it's controlled by the computer. Hence the electrical plug on top for controlling the mag part of mag-ride.
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Old 09-21-2017, 05:11 PM   #8
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Also the ZL1 spring are linear vs a variable on the SS or vice versa.
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Old 09-21-2017, 09:21 PM   #9
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Why do you want to swap to a ZL1 cradle? You can upgrade the factory rear end and bushings to achieve any goals.
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Old 09-22-2017, 11:55 AM   #10
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Mag ride without being connected to an OE computer is useless. The struts will do nothing but hold the spring in place. Sell them or toss them.
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Old 09-24-2017, 08:00 PM   #11
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I have a zl1 drivetrain and the only parts needed were a trans flange and all new bolts. The rear , halfshafts, and driveshaft all bolt in. You don't need a cradle. You will need to move the exhaust a little as the rear is larger.
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