2012 FE4 suspension 1st glance

[TLSTWIN]

Originally Posted by R6P

I'll have to take another look at that on Monday, my parts catalog list the same bolt size from 2010-2012 even with FE4, FE5 suspension M8 X1.25X25.

ok, maybe it will show up when th ZL1 parts list shows up:emoticon7:

[nak3dsnake]

Originally Posted by R6P

Here you go PQ,

***legal disclaimer: these parts have not yet been proven to work on a 2010 Camaro***
This means you will be the Guinea Pig

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So from what I saw it may be possible to just drill a hole in our existing LCA to mount the new sway bar. Anyone else think the same?

[TLSTWIN]

Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

So from what I saw it may be possible to just drill a hole in our existing LCA to mount the new sway bar. Anyone else think the same?

No, there is a plate across the top in the area that is half the size. I think the plate would interfere with the new end link.

[R6P]

Originally Posted by TLSTWIN

Did anyone get a look at the MONSTER axle in pete's picture? :emoticon7:

Not only is the lower control arm different, the mounting point on the cradle for the sway are bigger bolts as well. They go from 8mm to 10mm, so those will need to be changed as well. It isn't just a sway bar swap.

Originally Posted by TLSTWIN

ok, maybe it will show up when th ZL1 parts list shows up:emoticon7:

Indeed you are correct!

This is why I never stated at anytime that the parts would be a direct interchange.
The purpose of the thread was just to show some of the 2012 changes.
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And no, she hasnt driven it yet.

[TLSTWIN]

Originally Posted by R6P

And no, she hasnt driven it yet.

[Mr Twisty]

FE5?

What does your book show on cradle bushings? Any change?

[garcmol]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

FE5?

I was wondering about that too!!

[nak3dsnake]

Originally Posted by garcmol

I was wondering about that too!!

ZL1 maybe?

[R6P]

RPO
Description

FE2
Suspension System - Ride, Handling

FE3
Suspension System - Sport

FE4
Suspension System -- Special Ride and Handling

FE5
Suspension System -- Ride, Handling, Performance

I think I hear the Suburbans coming...

[nak3dsnake]

Originally Posted by R6P

RPO
Description

FE2
Suspension System - Ride, Handling

FE3
Suspension System - Sport

FE4
Suspension System -- Special Ride and Handling

FE5
Suspension System -- Ride, Handling, Performance

I think I hear the Suburbans coming...

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by PQ

It can never be said that I don't drive the hell out of it.

I haven't been able to break this repaired LCA yet.

That is really amazing given the terrible condition the tab was in. Are you sure you haven't gone soft on us?

[PQ]

Originally Posted by TLSTWIN

No, there is a plate across the top in the area that is half the size. I think the plate would interfere with the new end link.

Are you sure?

When I took pics

Originally Posted by JusticePete

That is really amazing given the terrible condition the tab was in. Are you sure you haven't gone soft on us?

Nope. Maybe a tad harder.

Hell, I may have a 'U' Joint going out now. In front.
of the ZL1 underneath, that is one of the things I wanted to answer. I could swear it's open in that area.

[R6P]

Originally Posted by PQ

Are you sure?

Yes, if you look back at the pictures, the plate on top of the control arm is about 3" wide on the "10 &'11 models. Now, if you really want to try to modify it, I suppose you could cut a portion of that plate out & drill the lower control arm to accept the new end link, but the list price on a new '12 lower control arm is only around $50.00.

[garcmol]

I just checked mine and sure enough there is a gusset plate welded across there. One hole in it but it's not centered. For some reason I was thinking it was open as well.