Question about lowering? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

shakenbk · 09-01-2010, 02:46 PM

i just purchased the Eibach pro plus kit. i was wondering if i needed to get a camber kit as well or if my suspension and tire wear will be fine without one.

Entaille · 09-01-2010, 02:49 PM

curious as well. back in the Z world if you went more then an inch you likely needed a rear camber kit

shakenbk · 09-01-2010, 02:51 PM

the front was lowered 1" and the rear is lowered 1.3" if that extra info helps with an answer

Amenti · 09-01-2010, 03:16 PM

I would ask Scrming. I know he lowered his Camaro and I think he used an Eibach kit.

There are some before and after pics somewhere; I am not sure if they are on the forums or on his personal website, though.

BaylorCamaro · 09-01-2010, 03:30 PM

Wish I could answer this but I can't. I'm interested in the answer because I'm looking to lower my Camaro as well.

KMPrenger · 09-01-2010, 03:36 PM

So far with each lowering kit I've read about installed on these cars, the only thing needed afterwards was an alignment and thats about it.

CamaroDreams07 · 09-01-2010, 04:09 PM

I didn't put one on mine. I have the Eibach kit too. It needs an alignment after the install, but the tire wear is fine at least 4000 miles later. Can't comment on any long-term effects on the suspension though, but I'm pretty sure you'll be fine.

Agent Atomic Orange · 09-01-2010, 06:04 PM

I have heard that you can lower 1 inch and you can get your alignment set woap. More than that will require the camber kit. (plus you will have extra stress on the struts)

rtcat600man · 09-01-2010, 07:37 PM

I too am very interested in lowering my Camaro. This will be my next mod and will be researched over the next couple months, purchase around Christmas time and install in March.

scrming went with H & R Sport Springs

http://v6john.com/index.php/appearan...wercamaro.html

VR Baron · 09-01-2010, 09:46 PM

Yea the 4th gens no more then 1" or ride,shocks and alignment suffers, so I guess same on the 5th gens also? I did full street/strip on my 98 but does anyone know if the v6 shocks can handle the shorter travel and stiffer springs? The 4 th gens shocks were junk and were blown out quickly, Only shock that was any good is the Koni SA's which I run.I would like to lower but not sure yet and dont want to do shocks as well again!!

kga10734 · 09-01-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

So far with each lowering kit I've read about installed on these cars, the only thing needed afterwards was an alignment and thats about it.

You are correct sir. I lowered mine with coil overs not just springs, but I had it at a 2 3/8" drop at first. Took it in for an alignment without all of the extra crap the suspension dealers try to sell you. The guy at the alignment shop told me there is all kinds of adjustments he can do to the suspension to get it into specs and he did. I printed out the specs that Pfadt recommended and gave it to him. I have since raised it back up a 1/2" so now I ride with a 1 7/8" drop and love the look of it.

My biggest complaint is, why don't these cars sit like this from the factory?

here is a link to my thread with photos.

My Yellow 2LT lowered with KW V1s

and here is a recent photo of how it sits right now.

VR Baron · 09-01-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kga10734

You are correct sir. I lowered mine with coil overs not just springs, but I had it at a 2 3/8" drop at first. Took it in for an alignment without all of the extra crap the suspension dealers try to sell you. The guy at the alignment shop told me there is all kinds of adjustments he can do to the suspension to get it into specs and he did. I printed out the specs that Pfadt recommended and gave it to him. I have since raised it back up a 1/2" so now I ride with a 1 7/8" drop and love the look of it.

My biggest complaint is, why don't these cars sit like this from the factory?

here is a link to my thread with photos.

My Yellow 2LT lowered with KW V1s

and here is a recent photo of how it sits right now.

Looks good! I need to lower mine but not sure if I will go to coil overs yet. More research to do. I definitley will do the bars though.On another subject, how is the Airaid mod doing? I cut a hole in the shield and put the snorkel back in. No change either way so why not. Runs good!!

MaxKamai · 09-02-2010, 12:03 AM

I went with the B&G 1.5"F 1.4"R. Alignment was done and everything is within specs using all other stock suspension parts.

chozn4service · 09-02-2010, 09:07 AM

I went with Eibach Pro kit and nothing else needed or required. If gave me the look I wanted with the 1" drop front and rear and it handles nice! No ill affects from the drop. 4 wheel alignment is required anytime you lower or raise the suspension.

09-01-2010, 02:46 PM	#1
shakenbk Drives: 2011 RED LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 54	Question about lowering? i just purchased the Eibach pro plus kit. i was wondering if i needed to get a camber kit as well or if my suspension and tire wear will be fine without one. __________________ 2011 LT/RS A6 K&N CAI , Doug Thorley Shorty Headers , MagnaFlow True X-pipe , Flowtech Purple Hornies , SLP Loudmouth V.1 , Eibach Lowering Springs , Eibach Front and Rear Sways , Red Painted Brake Calipers Future Mods - Sinister Ram Air Hood , Powder Coat Rims Black

09-01-2010, 02:51 PM	#3
shakenbk Drives: 2011 RED LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 54	the front was lowered 1" and the rear is lowered 1.3" if that extra info helps with an answer __________________ 2011 LT/RS A6 K&N CAI , Doug Thorley Shorty Headers , MagnaFlow True X-pipe , Flowtech Purple Hornies , SLP Loudmouth V.1 , Eibach Lowering Springs , Eibach Front and Rear Sways , Red Painted Brake Calipers Future Mods - Sinister Ram Air Hood , Powder Coat Rims Black

09-01-2010, 03:16 PM	#4
Amenti Drives: 2017 1SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 583	I would ask Scrming. I know he lowered his Camaro and I think he used an Eibach kit. There are some before and after pics somewhere; I am not sure if they are on the forums or on his personal website, though. __________________ Performance Mods: Injen Powerflow CAI, Doug Thorley Cat-Back Exhaust, Doug Thorley Shorty Headers, Trifecta Tune, TSW Nurburgring Wheels 20x9, 3.45 Ratio LSD Swap, VMax Black Ice-Olator Appearance Mods: RiderGraphix LS7 Front Fascia Blackout Vinyl, Gill Insert Vinyl, Rear Deck Lid Vinyl (Gloss Black), Gary's Customs Painted Bowties Coming Soon: BMR Trailing Arms

09-01-2010, 03:30 PM	#5
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Wish I could answer this but I can't. I'm interested in the answer because I'm looking to lower my Camaro as well. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

09-01-2010, 03:36 PM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	So far with each lowering kit I've read about installed on these cars, the only thing needed afterwards was an alignment and thats about it. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-01-2010, 02:49 PM	#2
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	curious as well. back in the Z world if you went more then an inch you likely needed a rear camber kit

09-01-2010, 04:09 PM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I didn't put one on mine. I have the Eibach kit too. It needs an alignment after the install, but the tire wear is fine at least 4000 miles later. Can't comment on any long-term effects on the suspension though, but I'm pretty sure you'll be fine. __________________ [B]

09-01-2010, 06:04 PM	#8
Agent Atomic Orange Drives: 2010 Camaro LS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 258 View My Garage	I have heard that you can lower 1 inch and you can get your alignment set woap. More than that will require the camber kit. (plus you will have extra stress on the struts) __________________ _____________________________________________ Airaid CAI (V2 Tube)/ Flowmaster American Thunder/ Barton Shifter Kit/ Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars/ Hotchkis Sport Springs/ AAC Lights/ GM Trim Kit/ Tint/ Pioneer Premier Champion Series Sub/ Pioneer 1500 Watt Amp

09-01-2010, 07:37 PM	#9
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	I too am very interested in lowering my Camaro. This will be my next mod and will be researched over the next couple months, purchase around Christmas time and install in March. scrming went with H & R Sport Springs http://v6john.com/index.php/appearan...wercamaro.html __________________ MY BUILD

09-01-2010, 09:46 PM	#10
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,292	Yea the 4th gens no more then 1" or ride,shocks and alignment suffers, so I guess same on the 5th gens also? I did full street/strip on my 98 but does anyone know if the v6 shocks can handle the shorter travel and stiffer springs? The 4 th gens shocks were junk and were blown out quickly, Only shock that was any good is the Koni SA's which I run.I would like to lower but not sure yet and dont want to do shocks as well again!!

09-02-2010, 12:03 AM	#13
MaxKamai Mad Ninja Skills Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 187 View My Garage	I went with the B&G 1.5"F 1.4"R. Alignment was done and everything is within specs using all other stock suspension parts.

09-02-2010, 09:07 AM	#14
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I went with Eibach Pro kit and nothing else needed or required. If gave me the look I wanted with the 1" drop front and rear and it handles nice! No ill affects from the drop. 4 wheel alignment is required anytime you lower or raise the suspension. Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

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