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Old 01-20-2023, 09:44 AM
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Default I'm Looking for a Corvette Mechanic in Chicagoland

Hey there !

I'm looking for a local guy/shop that will lower my 2022 C8 stock suspension , using the wrenches from Paragon or Chevy . Im getting new wheels soon ( 20 and 21"s ) and I'm just looking to lower my car an inch , so I don't think I'll go with full spring replacement yet . Plus I'll need an alignment .

I'd do the lowering myself but my garage sucks for working on cars . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated !

Southwest or Western Suburbs ?

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Originally Posted by New World Matt
Hey there !

I'm looking for a local guy/shop that will lower my 2022 C8 stock suspension , using the wrenches from Paragon or Chevy . Im getting new wheels soon ( 20 and 21"s ) and I'm just looking to lower my car an inch , so I don't think I'll go with full spring replacement yet . Plus I may need an alignment .

I'd do the lowering myself but my garage sucks for working on cars . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated !

Southwest or Western Suburbs ?

Thanks !
Matt ( Lemont IL )

Call Libertyvile Chevy and ask for Kevin Paddock, he will do the work himself and he s a real pro and heads up that dealership's high performance work. When I have to tweak something on my 2019 C7 ZR1 he is the guy I reach out too for a reason, he's the best when it comes to thing like this on new Vettes.
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Thank You for the referral ! I will reach out to him !
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Anyone else got any referrals for quality shops in the suburbs ?

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Looks like the 2nd post is the only referral you need.
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This is where I would be taking it.

Kevin is excellent and his attention to detail is second to none.
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I’ve been more than happy with these guys with my car! On past visits, I’ve seen the shop working on everything from C1’s thru C8’s and all kinds of muscle cars! They’ve even provided me with complementary pick up and delivery for my car
when I couldn’t make the drive. Mike Torello the service manager is the best,

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I'd advise you stick with a GM tech that has been trained on the C8 to perform the work and the alignment over a "tech" that has had zero training on a brand new platform.

Just my .02

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Another option is Martin Chevy in Crystal Lake. Paul there corvette tech is excellent.
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Another option is Martin Chevy in Crystal Lake. Paul their eycorvette tech is excellent.
Hey I am an ' MMILLER ' too ! ( Matt )

And thank you for the referral ! I'll keep Paul in mind !
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