Timing bushings - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

brantley847 · 09-12-2011, 08:55 PM

I know it is a smart idea to get your suspension alignment done early.. I hear some suppliers mention timing your bushings. I tried searching, but didn't see what the purpose was.. what are the benefits?

I am trying to find a shop that does alignment and bushings in one pop... hopefully not break the bank.

Camaro427 · 09-12-2011, 09:03 PM

Unless you have installed new drop coils or coilovers, you do not ever have to time the bushings doing an alignment

brantley847 · 09-12-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro427

Unless you have installed new drop coils or coilovers, you do not ever have to time the bushings doing an alignment

Yes...Sorry, I forgot to mention. I am installing the bushings with 1 inch drop springs and sways

Camaro427 · 09-12-2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brantley847

Yes...Sorry, I forgot to mention. I am installing the bushings with 1 inch drop springs and sways

No problem. When the vehicle is on the alignment rack with the tires on the ground, they should loosen the front and rear control arm bushings, jounce the car as much as they can, then retighten, It is a really easy thing to do,

Best of luck

BAWLZ SS · 09-12-2011, 09:20 PM

Hey guys i will also be doing alot of suspension upgrades over the weekend... Craddle, differential, front radious, sway bars, end links, subframe connectors... But not lowering the car. I will be keeping my stock factory springs!! Do i have to time my bushings???

caverman · 09-12-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAWLZ SS

Hey guys i will also be doing alot of suspension upgrades over the weekend... Craddle, differential, front radious, sway bars, end links, subframe connectors... But not lowering the car. I will be keeping my stock factory springs!! Do i have to time my bushings???

No...you shouldn't have to. As long as you don't change the ride height you shouldn't need to time the bushings.

caverman · 09-12-2011, 09:50 PM

OP...do a search. There are a few threads with the info you are looking for.

Here is one
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=timing

brantley847 · 09-12-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

OP...do a search. There are a few threads with the info you are looking for.

Here is one
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=timing

You sir... must have the magic searching touch...

caverman · 09-12-2011, 09:57 PM

Nope...I struggle with the seach sometimes. I just knew there was one fairly recent and found it pretty quick.

BTW: at least in this area it would probably cost $125 - $150 to time the bushings and get a good alignment. You can time your own bushings if you can't find someone that knows how to do it however it will be a lot easier to do it at one stop.

BMR guy · 09-13-2011, 09:24 AM

Here is a link to our recommendations for re-clocking (timing) the bushings:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153188

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAWLZ SS

Hey guys i will also be doing alot of suspension upgrades over the weekend... Craddle, differential, front radious, sway bars, end links, subframe connectors... But not lowering the car. I will be keeping my stock factory springs!! Do i have to time my bushings???

As long as the bolts are tightened with the weight on the suspension you will be fine. Lowering is the only reason you need to re-clock bushings but for the same reasons you should never tighten suspension bolts with the wheels hanging...

09-12-2011, 08:55 PM	#1
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	Timing bushings I know it is a smart idea to get your suspension alignment done early.. I hear some suppliers mention timing your bushings. I tried searching, but didn't see what the purpose was.. what are the benefits? I am trying to find a shop that does alignment and bushings in one pop... hopefully not break the bank. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

09-12-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	Hey guys i will also be doing alot of suspension upgrades over the weekend... Craddle, differential, front radious, sway bars, end links, subframe connectors... But not lowering the car. I will be keeping my stock factory springs!! Do i have to time my bushings??? __________________ Performance- Kooks Headers w/HF cats, ZL1 Corsa exhaust, VMax, CAI Inc. CAI, MGW shifter, RX CC Suspension - KW V3 Coilovers/ Full PFADT & BMR suspension Appearance - ZL1 Fascia/Sides/ Diffuser, AAC Afterburners, RK Sport 3pc Spoiler, SLP Black out Kit

09-12-2011, 09:50 PM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	OP...do a search. There are a few threads with the info you are looking for. Here is one http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=timing __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

09-12-2011, 09:57 PM	#9
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Nope...I struggle with the seach sometimes. I just knew there was one fairly recent and found it pretty quick. BTW: at least in this area it would probably cost $125 - $150 to time the bushings and get a good alignment. You can time your own bushings if you can't find someone that knows how to do it however it will be a lot easier to do it at one stop. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

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09-12-2011, 09:03 PM	#2
Camaro427 Drives: 2010 SS2 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 76	Unless you have installed new drop coils or coilovers, you do not ever have to time the bushings doing an alignment