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nyrfan · 05-07-2012, 09:53 AM

After doing some reading I think this is a must do mod.

How hard is it to change out the sways?

MagnumForceGB · 05-07-2012, 10:00 AM

Very easy, did it on jacks in my garage. What company are you going with?

rtcat600man · 05-07-2012, 10:00 AM

easy. nothing to it. I installed my own Eibach's.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post2607937

nyrfan · 05-07-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Very easy, did it on jacks in my garage. What company are you going with?

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

easy. nothing to it. I installed my own Eibach's.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post2607937

Thanks guys, looked easy buy wanted to make sure.

Probably going to go with Eibach. Any good recommendations on a vendor for this brand?

h2oplay · 05-07-2012, 10:19 AM

I would advise also doing the cradle and radius bushing inserts from pedders,

those are weak spots in the suspension, gotta get rid of the mush.....

MagnumForceGB · 05-07-2012, 11:27 AM

I got my suspension stuff from Apex Speed, they ship fast, but its no longer free. I also agree with the subframe inserts, its a pain to install, but makes the rear end feel like its glued to the road.

SIXJAK · 05-07-2012, 12:36 PM

I purchased suspension parts from both Auto Agenda and APEX Motorsports. They're both good venders. I ordered BC Racing adjustable coilovers from AutoAgenda and a whole bunch of stuff made by Pfadt and BMR from APEX. AutoAgenda carries Whiteside hardware if you're interested in that brand.

Ventmaster · 05-07-2012, 02:04 PM

Rear sway install is a no problem install even with stock mufflers. If you've got aftermarket cans- so much the better, then you've got plenty of room to work!

Front sway requires a little more patience to twist and turn the bar out, but it's much better with the V6 than the V8- most of those guys just cut the stock bar in half to get it out. But I've changed mine twice and its no big deal- drop me a PM when you get'em and I'll offer a couple of tips to make it go easier

45anni-gen5 · 05-07-2012, 02:39 PM

been thinking about doing this too...Does pedders offer the whole kit bushings and the sway bar ? or do i need to buy it all seperate and or can i get the front /rear kit together??

Ventmaster · 05-07-2012, 08:13 PM

One other suggestion: unless you're doing serious auotcross, the stock endlinks will be fine, but I would try to get some take-off SS endlinks for the front sway. They're much stouter than the V6er's and will help you get the most of your new sways. The rear endlinks are the same on both cars.

I picked up my SS links for $30 incl. shipping from the members "for sale" forum.

rtcat600man · 05-08-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

One other suggestion: unless you're doing serious auotcross, the stock endlinks will be fine, but I would try to get some take-off SS endlinks for the front sway. They're much stouter than the V6er's and will help you get the most of your new sways. The rear endlinks are the same on both cars.

I picked up my SS links for $30 incl. shipping from the members "for sale" forum.

Thanks for the tip. I will have to look into this for mine.

05-07-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	New Sway Bars After doing some reading I think this is a must do mod. How hard is it to change out the sways? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

05-07-2012, 10:00 AM	#2
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	Very easy, did it on jacks in my garage. What company are you going with? __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

05-07-2012, 10:00 AM	#3
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	easy. nothing to it. I installed my own Eibach's. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post2607937 __________________ MY BUILD

05-07-2012, 10:19 AM	#5
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	I would advise also doing the cradle and radius bushing inserts from pedders, those are weak spots in the suspension, gotta get rid of the mush..... __________________ Injen LT \| Magnaflows \| BBK LT & HFC \| Mace 25mm & P Spacer \|Richmond 3.73 \| Trifecta Tune RX Catch Can & Breather \| Pedders Inserts \| IDEALG Clutch MC & GTO Reservoir \| JDP Colorshift Halos \| Drake Bowtie Delete \|

05-07-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	I got my suspension stuff from Apex Speed, they ship fast, but its no longer free. I also agree with the subframe inserts, its a pain to install, but makes the rear end feel like its glued to the road. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

05-07-2012, 12:36 PM	#7
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	I purchased suspension parts from both Auto Agenda and APEX Motorsports. They're both good venders. I ordered BC Racing adjustable coilovers from AutoAgenda and a whole bunch of stuff made by Pfadt and BMR from APEX. AutoAgenda carries Whiteside hardware if you're interested in that brand. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

05-07-2012, 02:04 PM	#8
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Rear sway install is a no problem install even with stock mufflers. If you've got aftermarket cans- so much the better, then you've got plenty of room to work! Front sway requires a little more patience to twist and turn the bar out, but it's much better with the V6 than the V8- most of those guys just cut the stock bar in half to get it out. But I've changed mine twice and its no big deal- drop me a PM when you get'em and I'll offer a couple of tips to make it go easier

05-07-2012, 02:39 PM	#9
45anni-gen5 Chevy 4 Life Drives: 2012 45th anniversary RS Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: cheyenne WY Posts: 127	been thinking about doing this too...Does pedders offer the whole kit bushings and the sway bar ? or do i need to buy it all seperate and or can i get the front /rear kit together??

05-07-2012, 08:13 PM	#10
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	One other suggestion: unless you're doing serious auotcross, the stock endlinks will be fine, but I would try to get some take-off SS endlinks for the front sway. They're much stouter than the V6er's and will help you get the most of your new sways. The rear endlinks are the same on both cars. I picked up my SS links for $30 incl. shipping from the members "for sale" forum.