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brantley847 · 09-23-2011, 02:18 PM

Just replaced my stock.... have a buyer who has a V6. I just want to verify before I put us both through the hassle, will my V8 stock springs fit the V6?

Newbie question, I know, and I apologize... they may even be the exact same springs for all I know.

brantley847 · 09-23-2011, 07:17 PM

+1 great post, brantley... keep up the good work

Synner · 09-23-2011, 07:46 PM

They'll fit and are a bit lower than the v6 springs and a bit stiffer

brantley847 · 09-23-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

They'll fit and are a bit lower than the v6 springs and a bit stiffer

You sir... are a scholar and a gentleman.

axis · 09-24-2011, 08:29 PM

What year V6 are you selling to? I know that aftermarket springs had to change for the later model 11 V6's. Might be worth waiting for someone that really knows.

jatt5ab1soorma · 09-24-2011, 09:02 PM

Hurrry brantleyyy lol

Carriccp · 09-24-2011, 10:30 PM

Would ride quality suffer by changing only the springs from the V8 to the V6? I am interested in doing this as well to get the stance of the V8, but am unsure if I need to purchase the springs only or if I will need the shocks and the springs. Great thread Brantley.

gahammerle · 09-24-2011, 11:06 PM

The combination of SS struts AND SS Springs will drop a V6 1/2 inch. Not sure if the springs by themselves will do it.

About a month ago, I installed the SS struts with Pfadt springs and dropped my V6 1.75". Pfadt advertises their springs at 1.25" so the SS struts make up the other 0.5".

I know another V6 owner did a complete SS strut/spring swap and his car dropped 0.5".

You do not need to change any other suspension parts when changing the struts or springs. I'm still using my stock V6 sways, end links, etc.

Oh, and I love the ride now.

brantley847 · 09-24-2011, 11:42 PM

I guess Jatt will let us know soon if they fit lol

nak3dsnake · 09-25-2011, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

I imagined it would have more push with the higher rate springs in the front.
I just checked the Wiki and the V6 is 80 lbs. lighter than the 8. I thought it would be more.

I'm the other V6 owner, rides nice with SS suspension. Changed the sways, springs, struts and shocks. Got a set of brembos too. The rear toe links are different as well between FE2 and FE3. But ordering the RS package game me the FE3 rear toe links so there was no need to change them. Everything else is basically the same between the two.

gwbates3 · 12-05-2011, 07:31 PM

appreciate all the info

09-23-2011, 02:18 PM	#1
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	V8 springs Just replaced my stock.... have a buyer who has a V6. I just want to verify before I put us both through the hassle, will my V8 stock springs fit the V6? Newbie question, I know, and I apologize... they may even be the exact same springs for all I know. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

09-23-2011, 07:17 PM	#2
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	+1 great post, brantley... keep up the good work __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

09-24-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	What year V6 are you selling to? I know that aftermarket springs had to change for the later model 11 V6's. Might be worth waiting for someone that really knows. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

09-24-2011, 11:06 PM	#8
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	The combination of SS struts AND SS Springs will drop a V6 1/2 inch. Not sure if the springs by themselves will do it. About a month ago, I installed the SS struts with Pfadt springs and dropped my V6 1.75". Pfadt advertises their springs at 1.25" so the SS struts make up the other 0.5". I know another V6 owner did a complete SS strut/spring swap and his car dropped 0.5". You do not need to change any other suspension parts when changing the struts or springs. I'm still using my stock V6 sways, end links, etc. Oh, and I love the ride now. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

09-24-2011, 11:42 PM	#9
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	I guess Jatt will let us know soon if they fit lol __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

09-23-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	They'll fit and are a bit lower than the v6 springs and a bit stiffer

09-24-2011, 09:02 PM	#6
jatt5ab1soorma Drives: Camaro 2011 LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 253	Hurrry brantleyyy lol

09-24-2011, 10:30 PM	#7
Carriccp Drives: Sold Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 358	Would ride quality suffer by changing only the springs from the V8 to the V6? I am interested in doing this as well to get the stance of the V8, but am unsure if I need to purchase the springs only or if I will need the shocks and the springs. Great thread Brantley.

12-05-2011, 07:31 PM	#11
gwbates3 Ruby & Blu Imp Drives: 2010 LS3 2SSRS M6 & LLT RS A6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 293	appreciate all the info __________________ Ruby 2SSRS M6 - Blown & LLT RS A6

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