03-07-2012, 01:22 PM | #43 |
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03-07-2012, 02:39 PM | #44 |
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Here is the difference in ride height between a stock 2LT, 2SS and 2LT RS with Eibach lowering springs:
Stock RS Stock SS Eibach lowered 2LT RS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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07-17-2017, 04:22 PM | #45 | |
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I'm assuming that the aftermarket lowering springs where the only parts changed. |
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07-28-2017, 04:10 PM | #46 | |
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The SS springs always had a higher spring rate and if you use FE3 SS struts or the newer 2012 V6 struts with SS springs, I don't think you'll see any issues and will enjoy a more controlled, slightly firmer ride and slightly lower ride height. I ran my V6 for 5 years that way (FE3's from a 2012 SS and 2010 SS springs ) and it worked great. I finally went with a lower profile/wider than stock set of tires/wheels and changed to 2012 ZL1 springs on the same FE3 struts (ZL1 springs are 10mm shorter with the same SS spring rates- needed to close that gap between fender and shorter tire). This worked fine too, but did start to get a little "stiff" for my rapidly aging bones, LOL! I don't think you'll be disappointed by this proposed swap and still enjoy adequate ground clearance and not worry about every little driveway angle or speed bump. P.S. By far the biggest bang for your buck in suspension mods for 5th Gen cars is a set of aftermarket sway bars! Way easier to install and considerably more handling improvement! Last edited by Ventmaster; 07-28-2017 at 04:33 PM. |
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07-28-2017, 11:52 PM | #47 |
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So my 2012 2LT should be ok, from a mechanical point of view, and see some handling improvement with the springs off of a 2011 SS. Bit I want to lower it. How much drop will SS springs give?
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07-29-2017, 09:48 AM | #48 |
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I don't know. Initially in 2010 the V6's rode high in the rear. Chevy fixed that by 2012.
If you want a noticeably lower ride, go aftermarket springs. But as I said before if you're looking for improved/flatter cornering, go with a nice inexpensive FE3 aftermarket sway bar set (BMR is a good way to go) and your vert will surprise you! |
07-30-2017, 02:17 PM | #49 |
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One last thing to consider- the lowering springs will give a stiffer ride to your 2012. I'm sure your 50th anniversary car has MRC- you've been spoiled.
It was a test drive in a MRC car that convinced me to trade in my modified 2010 (Man I gave away alot of upgrades...!). Keep in mind the sway bars will not effect the comfort of your 2012 ride while improving the handling more than shorter springs. |
08-01-2017, 01:44 AM | #50 | |
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Thanks for the info and pointers, I will probably do both. I want lowering springs more for the look, but a performance bonus is always welcome. Another friend has an almost new set of Hotchkis 1" lowering springs from his 2011 SS. What I should be looking for are brakes. |
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08-01-2017, 07:08 AM | #51 | |
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10-03-2017, 09:32 PM | #53 |
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What about a 2014? Could I do the same? With that said can I go to the auto parts store and buy the SS replacement?
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