How good are FE2/V6 shocks? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chuckclanton · 12-21-2018, 08:28 AM

So....My 2015 2LT/RS now has 20x9s on front as well as the rear. 65 lbs each
. I have a new set of Pedders lowering springs in the garage(like the spring
rates). Can the stock shocks deal with all this unsprung weight and lowering?
If not will FE4/SS shocks fix the issue? B6s to expensive, Koni Orange has issues.
Maybe Pedders Sport-Ryders?

Avenging Orange · 12-21-2018, 08:45 AM

FE4 are an improvement. What I'm going to use when I lower.

LCPLPunk · 12-22-2018, 09:03 AM

Go with the 1LE shocks/struts and don't look back.

chuckclanton · 12-22-2018, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

FE4 are an improvement. What I'm going to use when I lower.

Are the 1LE struts a directreplacement for the fe3 struts? Seems the shaft is bigger in diameter as it calls for a different strut mt nut Also are the fe3 front sway bar links ok for the switch? Any other parts I may need other than the struts and strut mount nut??

LCPLPunk · 12-22-2018, 07:19 PM

I put the 1LE front/rear setup on my 2010 and it bolted right up. When I put the 2012 ZL1 rear sway bar on I had to get new LCAs and end links in the back, but didn't have any issues.

chuckclanton · 12-22-2018, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

I put the 1LE front/rear setup on my 2010 and it bolted right up. When I put the 2012 ZL1 rear sway bar on I had to get new LCAs and end links in the back, but didn't have any issues.

Wont use the rear shocks. They are over $200 each! and they you need the top mounts. Probably go with Koni Str rears.

LCPLPunk · 12-22-2018, 09:31 PM

No need for top mounts. I found a deal on mine, a guy was selling the fronts and rears for $200 shipped.

chuckclanton · 12-23-2018, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

No need for top mounts. I found a deal on mine, a guy was selling the fronts and rears for $200 shipped.

Ive been looking. Seems new is the way for the fronts. The Delco P/N
for the rears is $187 each.

LCPLPunk · 12-23-2018, 08:29 AM

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538464

chuckclanton · 12-23-2018, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

No need for top mounts. I found a deal on mine, a guy was selling the fronts and rears for $200 shipped.

So you installed the rear shocks with your existing upper shock mount instead of the called for 1LE rear mount?

LCPLPunk · 12-23-2018, 01:26 PM

Sure did. I didn't want to spend the extra coin on the 1LE setup and I read on these forums that the cost really wasn't worth it. I did a High performance driving education day with my setup and had no issues.

chuckclanton · 12-23-2018, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Sure did. I didn't want to spend the extra coin on the 1LE setup and I read on these forums that the cost really wasn't worth it. I did a High performance driving education day with my setup and had no issues.

So it a performance thing , not a fit thing?

LCPLPunk · 12-23-2018, 01:53 PM

Yep. I thought the same thing too but thankfully it was just a performance thing.

chuckclanton · 12-26-2018, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Yep. I thought the same thing too but thankfully it was just a performance thing.

Looking further into the 1LE shocks(1LE Forum), a lot of bad press on the
reliability and/or valving for the street! So it looks like FE4 struts or maybe
Pedders Sport Ryders

12-21-2018, 08:28 AM	#1
chuckclanton Drives: 2021 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mesquite, Nv. Posts: 490	How good are FE2/V6 shocks? So....My 2015 2LT/RS now has 20x9s on front as well as the rear. 65 lbs each . I have a new set of Pedders lowering springs in the garage(like the spring rates). Can the stock shocks deal with all this unsprung weight and lowering? If not will FE4/SS shocks fix the issue? B6s to expensive, Koni Orange has issues. Maybe Pedders Sport-Ryders? Last edited by chuckclanton; 12-21-2018 at 08:29 AM. Reason: Error

12-21-2018, 08:45 AM	#2
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	FE4 are an improvement. What I'm going to use when I lower. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

12-22-2018, 09:03 AM	#3
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Go with the 1LE shocks/struts and don't look back. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

12-22-2018, 07:19 PM	#5
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	I put the 1LE front/rear setup on my 2010 and it bolted right up. When I put the 2012 ZL1 rear sway bar on I had to get new LCAs and end links in the back, but didn't have any issues. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

12-22-2018, 09:31 PM	#7
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	No need for top mounts. I found a deal on mine, a guy was selling the fronts and rears for $200 shipped. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

12-23-2018, 08:29 AM	#9
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538464 __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

12-23-2018, 01:26 PM	#11
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Sure did. I didn't want to spend the extra coin on the 1LE setup and I read on these forums that the cost really wasn't worth it. I did a High performance driving education day with my setup and had no issues. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

12-23-2018, 01:53 PM	#13
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Yep. I thought the same thing too but thankfully it was just a performance thing. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete