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Old 03-07-2012, 01:22 PM   #43
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Yes please post the part #. And thanks.
Front Spring - 20954688
Front Sway Bar - 22842517
Front Sway Bar Bushing (2) - 20942228
Front Sway Bar Bushing Bracket, Right - 22831253
Front Sway Bar Bushing Bracket, Left - 22757041
Front Sway Bar Right End Link - 22842515
Front Sway Bar Left End Link - 22842516
Rear Spring - 20942619
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Rear Sway Bar Bushing (2) - 22761218
Rear Sway Bar Bushing Bracket, Right - 22831249
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Rear Lower Control Arm (2) - 20942237
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Old 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:
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Old 07-17-2017, 04:22 PM   #45
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Here is the difference in ride height between a stock 2LT, 2SS and 2LT RS with Eibach lowering springs:
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It's been awhile, have you had any of the issues like those that where attributed to swapping only V6 springs for SS take offs? I have a friend with stock SS springs he wants to get rid of, but I'm not sure I want them, after reading this thread. Maybe that's why no one has bought them from him all this time.
I'm assuming that the aftermarket lowering springs where the only parts changed.
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Old 07-28-2017, 04:10 PM   #46
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It's been awhile, have you had any of the issues like those that where attributed to swapping only V6 springs for SS take offs? I have a friend with stock SS springs he wants to get rid of, but I'm not sure I want them, after reading this thread. Maybe that's why no one has bought them from him all this time.
I'm assuming that the aftermarket lowering springs where the only parts changed.
By 2012, Chevy had shortened and changed the damping for the struts on the V6. It was giving the aftermarket fits as this was unannounced and suddenly V6's with shortened aftermarket springs (designed for the newer cars) were dropping their springs out of their seats when they were raised up on a lift and the struts fully extended on 2010-11 V6's.

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!

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Old 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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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!
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Old 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.
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Old 08-01-2017, 01:44 AM   #50
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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.
Yes...I've been spoiled. 45 has an unreachable performance target, but it will be fun and educational to try.
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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Old 08-01-2017, 07:08 AM   #51
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Yes...I've been spoiled. 45 has an unreachable performance target, but it will be fun and educational to try.
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.
Yes John you shoud go for the up grade of brakes first. I did the brakes first and what a difference on WG track. I loved the ride when I put the 1" Hotchkis springs in and the looks. The only reason I put the stock springs back in was the QTP cut outs I put on.
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Old 08-01-2017, 11:46 AM   #52
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Yes John you shoud go for the up grade of brakes first. I did the brakes first and what a difference on WG track. I loved the ride when I put the 1" Hotchkis springs in and the looks. The only reason I put the stock springs back in was the QTP cut outs I put on.
Thanks, Spike. I was gonna ask why...
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Old 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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