AMT Motorsport X-Wife Drop Spindles for the C6 Corvette Suspension (2005–2013)
The AMT Motorsport X-Wife Drop Spindles are designed for the 2005–2013 C6 Corvette when the goal is to lower the car without compromising the suspension’s operating range. This spindle design raises the wheel hub location so the Corvette sits approximately 1 inch lower while maintaining shock travel in the range GM intended. AMT Part Number: 265911.
This is a collaboration between GSpeed and AMT Motorsport and is intended for performance-focused street builds and track-day Corvettes where geometry and repeatability matter. These spindles introduce a significant alignment change, including approximately -3 degrees of camber, so the install should be planned with a dedicated alignment strategy.
AMT Motorsport X-Wife Drop Spindles Product Details
- Vehicle: C6 Corvette (2005–2013)
- AMT part number: 265911
- Ride height change: lowers approximately 1 inch by raising hub location
- Camber change: adds approximately -3 degrees camber (alignment planning required)
- Design notes: updated geometry intended to improve bump steer behavior and braking feel via reinforced caliper mounts
- Materials and manufacturing: 6061-T6 aluminum machined on AMT 5-axis CNC (per AMT)
- Upper joint strategy: spherical bearing with a 17-4PH stainless upper pin (per AMT)
- Finish options: bare aluminum or custom anodized (per AMT)
- Build timing: made to order; allow approximately 6 weeks for machining and shipment (per AMT)
Why This Brand Leads
- GSpeed geometry design paired with AMT Motorsport in-house machining and manufacturing
- Spindle strategy targets lowering without sacrificing suspension travel range
- AMT states a 5-year bearing guarantee and a lifetime spindle guarantee
Benefits
- Lowers the Corvette approximately 1 inch without reducing shock travel range the way spring-only lowering can
- Adds camber designed for cornering grip on performance-oriented alignments
- Reinforced caliper mount design intended to reduce caliper flex and improve braking feel
What to Expect After Installation / Use
Plan on a full alignment after installation. Because these spindles add substantial camber and the geometry differs from other drop-spindle designs, alignment settings that work for a street-focused setup may not be achievable or appropriate with this spindle design. Many owners choose these specifically for performance alignments rather than “street car” alignment targets.
Corvette Compatibility
- Fits: C6 Corvette Base (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Fits: C6 Corvette Grand Sport (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Fits: C6 Corvette Z06 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Fits: C6 Corvette ZR1 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Alignment note: adds approximately -3 degrees camber; verify goals before ordering
- Lead time note: made to order; allow approximately 6 weeks for machining and shipment
“The car sits where I wanted it without losing travel, and the front-end feel is more consistent on track once aligned.” – C6 owner
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If you are building a 2005–2013 C6 Corvette around performance alignment targets and you want to lower the car without giving up suspension travel, the AMT Motorsport X-Wife drop spindle design is built for that type of setup.
Vehicle Fitment & Specifications
| Generation: | C6 |
| Trim Level: | Base, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1 |
| Engine Code: | LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9 |
| Transmission Type: | Manual, Automatic |
| Intended Use: | Street, Track |