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theham3 05-07-2013 02:21 PM

ss spring, struts, and sway bars
 
Need some help. Will these fit on a v6, and will there be a benefit? Thanks

RaiderSS 05-07-2013 02:26 PM

yes they will fit there will be some benefit... I have all my original SS suspension pieces for sale. Toe rods, Sways, end links, springs, shocks, Rear lower Control arms etc...

theham3 05-07-2013 02:32 PM

Thank you. PM me the price and condition.

ICTsccaCamaro 05-07-2013 08:06 PM

Wouldnt be to much of a improvement going from fe2 (v6) to fe3 (2010-2011 v8) what you should be looking for is fe4 and up swap if your wanting to go factory upgrades

VEESIKS 05-12-2013 08:23 PM

I thought I read somewhere that swapping the V6 and SS springs would offer about 1/2" drop. Feel free to chime in if anyone knows true or false

The Stig 05-12-2013 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011Camaro (Post 6535958)
I thought I read somewhere that swapping the V6 and SS springs would offer about 1/2" drop. Feel free to chime in if anyone knows true or false

True.

VEESIKS 05-13-2013 08:56 AM

Is it necessary to change struts/shocks too. I got a hook on a set of springs from a local member already. Don't want to take the car apart twice if I can help it

ICTsccaCamaro 05-13-2013 10:48 AM

You can change springs only if you want ss springs will fit v6 struts just fine

vroomapunk 05-13-2013 07:26 PM

The springs will definitely change your ride height. As others have said, go for the 2012-2013 SS suspension for more of an upgrade

RaiderSS 05-13-2013 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theham3 (Post 6515357)
Thank you. PM me the price and condition.

PM Sent...

JDP Sales 05-14-2013 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011Camaro (Post 6537535)
Is it necessary to change struts/shocks too. I got a hook on a set of springs from a local member already. Don't want to take the car apart twice if I can help it

You can use your stock dampers, however it would be optimal to use the shocks/struts of an SS as well as they are dialed into the spring rates of the spring. It's not going to hurt anything, but the ride will be more bounce on the V6 dampers.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

theham3 05-14-2013 06:55 PM

Thanks to everyone for the info.

VEESIKS 05-25-2013 11:23 PM

Installed a full FE3 suspension yesterday. I am liking it so far, can tell a difference with the stiffer springs and bigger sways. Unfortunately I snapped the threads on the driver strut by over tighening the top most nut :facepalm: :frusty: :emoticon1: :mad2: so as of now i have FE2 front struts with FE3 springs and full FE3 set up on back. To anyone doing the swap be careful not to over torque the nuts on the front struts. The threads are designed to break away the top inch so if they fail it will still retain the spring with the bottom nut. Anyone have some FE3 front struts laying around they want to donate? :)


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