1LE

[ChevyTaco]

Hey guys, I am looking to get the 1LE suspension and gears for my 1LS as a graduation present and I just have a quick question. I read somewhere, i forget, that the 1LE suspension will not fit the the 1LS for some reason. Something to do with the breaks or wheels. I just want confirmation on this before I go ahead and make the purchase.

[JantzenOKC]

The rear sway bar will hit the banjo bolt on the calipers. I shaved my brake line bolt down before I went to the brembos. Not ideal but it worked.

[ChevyTaco]

Do you think if i get chevy to install it they'll be able to shave that bolt down to make it all fit?

[pinoyscorpion951]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

The rear sway bar will hit the banjo bolt on the calipers. I shaved my brake line bolt down before I went to the brembos. Not ideal but it worked.

This absolutely correct. I am getting a suspension upgrade also and was contemplating getting the 1LE kit. I contacted Tyler at JDP Motorsports who is the one of the suspension guru's here on C5. This is what he normally recommends as something comparable:

For roughly the same money, you can get further ahead with aftermarket parts.

The 1LE has a staggered wheel setup, but runs a square tire setup; 285s all the way around.

I suggest looking into the following parts:
Prothane subframe bushings
Prothane front control/radius arm inserts
JDP Upper control arm bushings
BMR or Detroit speed sway bars
JDP FE4 suspension conversion
Trailing arms w/ outer bushings (many choices)
Toe links (again many choices)

You can contact him at the following number if you have questions.
Tyler
888-308-6007

JDP Motorsports is a forum sponsor and Tyler is very well respected here. Here is what he recommended for me for my setup:


Originally Posted by JDP Tyler
Hi,

Here is what I have in mind for your suspension:

Prothane subframe bushings
Prothane radius arm inserts
JDP Upper control arm bushings
BMR trailing arms w/ outer bushings
BMR toe rods
BMR Front adjustable sway bar
BMR Rear adjustable sway bar
BMR rear endlink brace
BMR rear endlinks
BMR front endlinks
BMR 1.2" drop V6 specific lowering springs

Total: $1450 shipped if you call to order, or I can send you a PayPal invoice. We can also break this up into stages if you would like.

This will cover everything needed/recommended in your suspension.

I'll be having this installed sometime next week along with the Brembo brake upgrade. Good luck.

[rgrmoreira13]

yea I was given a 1LE sway bars front and rear and I can't install it cause the rear brakes will scrape it. I was force to sell some of it.