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SquawkVFR · 03-04-2017, 09:34 PM

I'm returning my car back to stock suspension from a set of 1" lowering springs. Honestly, I just miss the softer ride and easier trailer loading. Laugh it up.

I have a 2010, I'm getting a stock set from a 2012. Is there anything I need to consider other than an alignment? It may sound like a stupid question, but I know how finicky these cars can be. TIA.

JCunningham · 03-05-2017, 03:22 AM

springs are the same. you just need alignment

SquawkVFR · 03-05-2017, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

springs are the same. you just need alignment

TY

olblue75 · 03-05-2017, 09:48 AM

What springs did you have?

mpsgolf · 03-05-2017, 11:17 AM

I think you've confirmed something for me ...

I would like the lowered look but have been concerned about the lowered ride.

I think I will pass on lowered /stiffer springs and possibly do both sway bars only. Do you have stock or upgraded sway bars? If upgraded can you tell noticeable diff in body roll and ride?

SquawkVFR · 03-05-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

What springs did you have?

Hotchkis.

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Originally Posted by mpsgolf

I think you've confirmed something for me ...

I would like the lowered look but have been concerned about the lowered ride.

I think I will pass on lowered /stiffer springs and possibly do both sway bars only. Do you have stock or upgraded sway bars? If upgraded can you tell noticeable diff in body roll and ride?

Stock sway bars. You can definitely tell a difference in ride. You're more in touch with the road and there's a lot less roll and pitch and feel every rock, crack and pine needle. It's pretty awesome actually, but the trade off for looks and long term discomfort is over for me.

SquawkVFR · 03-22-2017, 04:49 PM

I finally got it done and ohhhhhh and ahhhhh it's like riding on a bed of cotton on top of a cloud. LOL

StlRomAniaN · 03-22-2017, 04:52 PM

I have a 2010 with my stock parts in storage. Let me know if you need any parts.

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SquawkVFR · 03-22-2017, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

I have a 2010 with my stock parts in storage. Let me know if you need any parts.

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Thanks.

I literally have every single stock part off my car, EXCEPT, the springs. I gave them to a guy who made a log splitter out of them. Lol. Luckily a friend had a brand new set off a his 2012 he gave me and he's gonna take my springs and put them on his wife's car. So it worked out well. i am so happy to be back to a smooth an comfortable ride.

Avenging Orange · 03-22-2017, 07:35 PM

I think there might be a market for "softer" lowering springs.

SquawkVFR · 03-22-2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

I think there might be a market for "softer" lowering springs.

I'm certain that's an oxymoron or there wouldn't be adjustable ride suspensions available on modern sports cars. Ask anyone with "dial a sport or dial a track mode". Most will tell you it's nice to dial it back to tour mode on the drive home.

03-04-2017, 09:34 PM	#1
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	Returning car back to stock suspension (springs) questions I'm returning my car back to stock suspension from a set of 1" lowering springs. Honestly, I just miss the softer ride and easier trailer loading. Laugh it up. I have a 2010, I'm getting a stock set from a 2012. Is there anything I need to consider other than an alignment? It may sound like a stupid question, but I know how finicky these cars can be. TIA. Last edited by SquawkVFR; 03-05-2017 at 08:35 AM.

03-05-2017, 03:22 AM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	springs are the same. you just need alignment __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-05-2017, 09:48 AM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,071	What springs did you have? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

03-05-2017, 11:17 AM	#5
mpsgolf Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St Louis Missouri Posts: 503	I think you've confirmed something for me ... I would like the lowered look but have been concerned about the lowered ride. I think I will pass on lowered /stiffer springs and possibly do both sway bars only. Do you have stock or upgraded sway bars? If upgraded can you tell noticeable diff in body roll and ride? __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Mods: trunk subwoofer and amp, LED lighting (fogs, interior, trunk), skip shift eliminator, CAI cold air kit, Vmax ported throttle body, Stainless Works retro chambered cat back, JBA Cat4ward SS ceramic coated headers Potential Next Mods: Tune, F&R sway bars, rear cradle bushing inserts and trailing arms

03-22-2017, 04:52 PM	#8
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I have a 2010 with my stock parts in storage. Let me know if you need any parts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

03-22-2017, 04:49 PM	#7
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	I finally got it done and ohhhhhh and ahhhhh it's like riding on a bed of cotton on top of a cloud. LOL

03-22-2017, 07:35 PM	#10
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