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spadz93 · 01-11-2016, 07:27 AM

Currently got 70k on the stock suspension, and also got Eibach lowering springs on as well. Looking to replace the worn out shocks and/or anything else that may be worn out down there as well. I'm pretty green with suspension, so I'm not sure what direction to go in. I know factory shocks are typically rated at 50k miles, so those gotta go. I don't really track the car, mainly just the occaisional spirited drive. Hoping some of you guys can point me in the right direction.

Car's a 2010 2SS M6, fwiw. Currently looking at the 1LE kit on jdp's site here

BMR Sales · 01-11-2016, 11:06 AM

Koni's

The Sport Yellows are supposed to be available but I have not seen any

TECHTURTLE · 01-11-2016, 12:38 PM

I went with the 1LE shocks and struts from JDP and love them. Super easy to install, and no clearance issues.

spadz93 · 01-11-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Koni's

The Sport Yellows are supposed to be available but I have not seen any

Don't see em on their site either

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Originally Posted by TECHTURTLE

I went with the 1LE shocks and struts from JDP and love them. Super easy to install, and no clearance issues.

I've heard they were a breeze to install, just need the rear upper mounts which jdp sells along in their kit. Not that it matters, i'll be having a shop install them since i'll be needing at least an alignment afterwards. If i do go with the 1LE kit, i only need the struts/dampers and the mounts, right? Just want to make sure I give whatever shop I use all the necessary stuff

JDP Sales · 01-11-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

Don't see em on their site either

I've heard they were a breeze to install, just need the rear upper mounts which jdp sells along in their kit. Not that it matters, i'll be having a shop install them since i'll be needing at least an alignment afterwards. If i do go with the 1LE kit, i only need the struts/dampers and the mounts, right? Just want to make sure I give whatever shop I use all the necessary stuff

That kits provides all that is necessary for a complete installation. You'll love the improved damping from them! Let me know if I can help answer any questions.

All the best,

Jared Royce

spadz93 · 01-11-2016, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Sales

That kits provides all that is necessary for a complete installation. You'll love the improved damping from them! Let me know if I can help answer any questions.

All the best,

Jared Royce

Awesome! Chances are I'll be ordering within the month, just gotta get new rubbers for the back first

BMR Sales · 01-11-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spadz93

Don't see em on their site either

Until Koni fills our Order on the Sport Yellows, I'm not going to put them up on our Site.

Mike_G · 01-11-2016, 04:47 PM

Might need to deal with the different front end link size on the 2010 if you haven't already replaced them. Believe the 1le uses the 12mm sway and end links. 2010 has 10mm.

spadz93 · 01-11-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Until Koni fills our Order on the Sport Yellows, I'm not going to put them up on our Site.

I'll probably go with the 1LE kit unless the Koni kit is cheaper

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Originally Posted by Mike_G

Might need to deal with the different front end link size on the 2010 if you haven't already replaced them. Believe the 1le uses the 12mm sway and end links. 2010 has 10mm.

Nope, all stock, maybe I'll upgrade those while I'm at it. I'll see what JDP has to say about it since I'll more than likely order through them

Fast6.3 · 01-20-2016, 12:38 AM

Koni orange Im tunning them with hr springs and the ride is awsome and they come with lifetime warranty

spadz93 · 01-20-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast6.3

Koni orange Im tunning them with hr springs and the ride is awsome and they come with lifetime warranty

You wouldnt happen to have part numbers, would you? Trying to dig them off of koni's site, but their site is rather basic and uninformative, assuming i'm looking at the right place

olblue75 · 01-20-2016, 10:58 AM

If your in changing struts with a 1LE stuff go ahead and get the front sway bar while your at it then no issues with end links, or go aftermarket like I'm doing ZL1 front sway with DSE end links and 1LE Struts....

justjoshin · 01-20-2016, 11:34 AM

Just ordered the full 1LE kit from the dealer yesterday and putting hotchkis springs with it.

spadz93 · 01-20-2016, 12:53 PM

Money is the issue here, i'm recently out of a job and just dumped a few hundred bucks fixing other stuff on the car. I spoke with JDP and they said I won't have any issues with bolting up their 1le strut/dampener kit, so I'm probably just going to go with that, unless the koni's are cheaper, in which case i could probably squeeze in a front sway bar

01-11-2016, 07:27 AM	#1
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Replacement shocks recommendations Currently got 70k on the stock suspension, and also got Eibach lowering springs on as well. Looking to replace the worn out shocks and/or anything else that may be worn out down there as well. I'm pretty green with suspension, so I'm not sure what direction to go in. I know factory shocks are typically rated at 50k miles, so those gotta go. I don't really track the car, mainly just the occaisional spirited drive. Hoping some of you guys can point me in the right direction. Car's a 2010 2SS M6, fwiw. Currently looking at the 1LE kit on jdp's site here __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq Last edited by spadz93; 01-11-2016 at 07:38 AM.

01-11-2016, 12:38 PM	#3
TECHTURTLE Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: OTP Atlanta Posts: 862 View My Garage	I went with the 1LE shocks and struts from JDP and love them. Super easy to install, and no clearance issues. __________________ 2016 2SS 6-Speed Manual... Magnetic Ride Control, Dual Mode Exhaust, Sunroof, Adrenaline Red Interior, Mylink W/Navigation Added Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, GM 1LE Sway Bars, BMR Upper/Lower Trailing Arms, BMR Upper Control Arms. BMR Front/Rear Chassis Braces, BMR Tunnel Brace. GM Red knee Pads, GM Black Front Splitter, GM SEMA Concept Grille, GM Dark Taillights, GM Ground Effects package... Savini Di Forza BM-14 Gloss Black Wheels 9's front, 10's rear.

01-11-2016, 04:47 PM	#8
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	Might need to deal with the different front end link size on the 2010 if you haven't already replaced them. Believe the 1le uses the 12mm sway and end links. 2010 has 10mm. __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's

01-20-2016, 12:38 AM	#10
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	Koni orange Im tunning them with hr springs and the ride is awsome and they come with lifetime warranty __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

01-20-2016, 11:34 AM	#13
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	Just ordered the full 1LE kit from the dealer yesterday and putting hotchkis springs with it. __________________

01-11-2016, 11:06 AM	#2
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Koni's The Sport Yellows are supposed to be available but I have not seen any

01-20-2016, 10:58 AM	#12
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	If your in changing struts with a 1LE stuff go ahead and get the front sway bar while your at it then no issues with end links, or go aftermarket like I'm doing ZL1 front sway with DSE end links and 1LE Struts....

01-20-2016, 12:53 PM	#14
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Money is the issue here, i'm recently out of a job and just dumped a few hundred bucks fixing other stuff on the car. I spoke with JDP and they said I won't have any issues with bolting up their 1le strut/dampener kit, so I'm probably just going to go with that, unless the koni's are cheaper, in which case i could probably squeeze in a front sway bar __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq