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

97ChameleonTA · 01-23-2015, 01:54 PM

Anyone done this on their stock suspension Z after any rear end work? I'm still fighting with a bouncy rear suspension and I came across multiple threads in the suspension section that talk about doing this after a lowering spring install. I don't have lowering springs but my differential was replaced a while back. Thoughts?

KaBoom1701 · 01-23-2015, 02:26 PM

Yes,

It should be done after any major suspension work.

The trick is finding a alignment shop that knows anything about bush timing. It can be a pain in the ass finding one.

Here's some docs that may help.

97ChameleonTA · 01-23-2015, 02:43 PM

Would the lack of this being done account for the bouncy, unsettled feeling from the rear end?

KaBoom1701 · 01-23-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 97ChameleonTA

Would the lack of this being done account for the bouncy, unsettled feeling from the rear end?

Absolutely.

2K13_ZL1_BLove · 01-23-2015, 03:29 PM

Bush timing and a solid alignment

im lowered on 1.4" bmr springs.

jayno20 · 01-23-2015, 03:41 PM

I have never heard of such a thing. Is this a common problem?

ZL1Naboz · 01-24-2015, 09:16 AM

They for sure need to be re-timed and aligned.

here's a link that explains why and how

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...bushing+timing

97ChameleonTA · 01-24-2015, 10:41 AM

Well I bit the bullet and had this done last night with a very accommodating Kauffman Tire Center. One thing I found surprising, once the bolts were loosened, there was about a 1/4" drop in ride height at the rear. It definitely feels different but I didn't have time to do anything other than drive home. Time will tell if this resolves my problem. Fingers crossed.

jayno20 · 01-24-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 97ChameleonTA

Well I bit the bullet and had this done last night with a very accommodating Kauffman Tire Center. One thing I found surprising, once the bolts were loosened, there was about a 1/4" drop in ride height at the rear. It definitely feels different but I didn't have time to do anything other than drive home. Time will tell if this resolves my problem. Fingers crossed.

Very interesting. So this place knew what you were talking about without having to explain?

97ChameleonTA · 01-24-2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

Very interesting. So this place knew what you were talking about without having to explain?

Absolutely not! I took the docs that KaBoom posted with me.

jayno20 · 01-24-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 97ChameleonTA

Absolutely not! I took the docs that KaBoom posted with me.

lol ok. Did you watch them do it?

97ChameleonTA · 01-24-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

lol ok. Did you watch them do it?

Definitely! I usually do all my own work so whenever I have someone else touching my car I am right there. Actually, I was the one bouncing the suspension.

01-23-2015, 01:54 PM	#1
97ChameleonTA Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Valrico, FL Posts: 516	Bush Timing??? Anyone done this on their stock suspension Z after any rear end work? I'm still fighting with a bouncy rear suspension and I came across multiple threads in the suspension section that talk about doing this after a lowering spring install. I don't have lowering springs but my differential was replaced a while back. Thoughts? __________________ 2013 ZL1 Auto Convertible - BRM Best: 10.829@127.15 FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab CAI, Big Gulp & Res, 9.1/2.5 Pulleys, PB&S, DeatschWerks 1500cc, Fore triple pump, Pfadt LT's, RD HX, MT DR's New times to come with E85 2016 2SS Auto - Hyper Blue Metallic Roto-Fab CAI

01-23-2015, 02:43 PM	#3
97ChameleonTA Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Valrico, FL Posts: 516	Would the lack of this being done account for the bouncy, unsettled feeling from the rear end? __________________ 2013 ZL1 Auto Convertible - BRM Best: 10.829@127.15 FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab CAI, Big Gulp & Res, 9.1/2.5 Pulleys, PB&S, DeatschWerks 1500cc, Fore triple pump, Pfadt LT's, RD HX, MT DR's New times to come with E85 2016 2SS Auto - Hyper Blue Metallic Roto-Fab CAI

01-24-2015, 09:16 AM	#7
ZL1Naboz ZL1Naboz Drives: '13 ZL1, ‘53 Chevy Pickup, ‘22 GMC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 339 View My Garage	They for sure need to be re-timed and aligned. here's a link that explains why and how http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...bushing+timing __________________ Rotofab CAI, Big Gulp & Washer Bottle Relo, MGW, Kook's w/Hiflo Cats, SCT4, Jannetty, 35% tint, Oracle Side Markers, MTX Sub, Escort 9500ix - Blendmount, 18% Lower, ATI Super Damper, ID850 Injectors, Moroso Catch Can, MSD BAP, AFCO Heat Exchanger Pre-Pulley Dyno 559.92 RWHP 519 RWTQ

01-24-2015, 10:41 AM	#8
97ChameleonTA Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Valrico, FL Posts: 516	Well I bit the bullet and had this done last night with a very accommodating Kauffman Tire Center. One thing I found surprising, once the bolts were loosened, there was about a 1/4" drop in ride height at the rear. It definitely feels different but I didn't have time to do anything other than drive home. Time will tell if this resolves my problem. Fingers crossed. __________________ 2013 ZL1 Auto Convertible - BRM Best: 10.829@127.15 FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab CAI, Big Gulp & Res, 9.1/2.5 Pulleys, PB&S, DeatschWerks 1500cc, Fore triple pump, Pfadt LT's, RD HX, MT DR's New times to come with E85 2016 2SS Auto - Hyper Blue Metallic Roto-Fab CAI

01-23-2015, 03:29 PM	#5
2K13_ZL1_BLove Drives: 2013 Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Peotone, IL Posts: 106	Bush timing and a solid alignment im lowered on 1.4" bmr springs.

01-23-2015, 03:41 PM	#6
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	I have never heard of such a thing. Is this a common problem?