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theham3 · 05-07-2013, 02:21 PM

Need some help. Will these fit on a v6, and will there be a benefit? Thanks

RaiderSS · 05-07-2013, 02:26 PM

yes they will fit there will be some benefit... I have all my original SS suspension pieces for sale. Toe rods, Sways, end links, springs, shocks, Rear lower Control arms etc...

theham3 · 05-07-2013, 02:32 PM

Thank you. PM me the price and condition.

ICTsccaCamaro · 05-07-2013, 08:06 PM

Wouldnt be to much of a improvement going from fe2 (v6) to fe3 (2010-2011 v8) what you should be looking for is fe4 and up swap if your wanting to go factory upgrades

VEESIKS · 05-12-2013, 08:23 PM

I thought I read somewhere that swapping the V6 and SS springs would offer about 1/2" drop. Feel free to chime in if anyone knows true or false

The Stig · 05-12-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011Camaro

I thought I read somewhere that swapping the V6 and SS springs would offer about 1/2" drop. Feel free to chime in if anyone knows true or false

True.

VEESIKS · 05-13-2013, 08:56 AM

Is it necessary to change struts/shocks too. I got a hook on a set of springs from a local member already. Don't want to take the car apart twice if I can help it

ICTsccaCamaro · 05-13-2013, 10:48 AM

You can change springs only if you want ss springs will fit v6 struts just fine

vroomapunk · 05-13-2013, 07:26 PM

The springs will definitely change your ride height. As others have said, go for the 2012-2013 SS suspension for more of an upgrade

RaiderSS · 05-13-2013, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theham3

Thank you. PM me the price and condition.

PM Sent...

JDP Sales · 05-14-2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011Camaro

Is it necessary to change struts/shocks too. I got a hook on a set of springs from a local member already. Don't want to take the car apart twice if I can help it

You can use your stock dampers, however it would be optimal to use the shocks/struts of an SS as well as they are dialed into the spring rates of the spring. It's not going to hurt anything, but the ride will be more bounce on the V6 dampers.

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Tyler
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theham3 · 05-14-2013, 06:55 PM

Thanks to everyone for the info.

VEESIKS · 05-25-2013, 11:23 PM

Installed a full FE3 suspension yesterday. I am liking it so far, can tell a difference with the stiffer springs and bigger sways. Unfortunately I snapped the threads on the driver strut by over tighening the top most nut

so as of now i have FE2 front struts with FE3 springs and full FE3 set up on back. To anyone doing the swap be careful not to over torque the nuts on the front struts. The threads are designed to break away the top inch so if they fail it will still retain the spring with the bottom nut. Anyone have some FE3 front struts laying around they want to donate?

05-07-2013, 02:21 PM	#1
theham3 Drives: 2011 VR RS/2LT K@N CNT Cat Back Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 33	ss spring, struts, and sway bars Need some help. Will these fit on a v6, and will there be a benefit? Thanks

05-07-2013, 02:26 PM	#2
RaiderSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 DeadBLK Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 470	yes they will fit there will be some benefit... I have all my original SS suspension pieces for sale. Toe rods, Sways, end links, springs, shocks, Rear lower Control arms etc... __________________ RaiderSS - COTW 6/6/11 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1312764428

05-07-2013, 08:06 PM	#4
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,074	Wouldnt be to much of a improvement going from fe2 (v6) to fe3 (2010-2011 v8) what you should be looking for is fe4 and up swap if your wanting to go factory upgrades __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's, Exhaust Commander, GTO Clutch reservoir, Forgestar CF5V 19's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Wichita Region SCCA #98

05-12-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 818	I thought I read somewhere that swapping the V6 and SS springs would offer about 1/2" drop. Feel free to chime in if anyone knows true or false __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

05-13-2013, 08:56 AM	#7
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 818	Is it necessary to change struts/shocks too. I got a hook on a set of springs from a local member already. Don't want to take the car apart twice if I can help it __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

05-07-2013, 02:32 PM	#3
theham3 Drives: 2011 VR RS/2LT K@N CNT Cat Back Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 33	Thank you. PM me the price and condition.

05-13-2013, 10:48 AM	#8
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,074	You can change springs only if you want ss springs will fit v6 struts just fine __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's, Exhaust Commander, GTO Clutch reservoir, Forgestar CF5V 19's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Wichita Region SCCA #98

05-13-2013, 07:26 PM	#9
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,109 View My Garage	The springs will definitely change your ride height. As others have said, go for the 2012-2013 SS suspension for more of an upgrade __________________

05-14-2013, 06:55 PM	#12
theham3 Drives: 2011 VR RS/2LT K@N CNT Cat Back Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 33	Thanks to everyone for the info.

05-25-2013, 11:23 PM	#13
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 818	Installed a full FE3 suspension yesterday. I am liking it so far, can tell a difference with the stiffer springs and bigger sways. Unfortunately I snapped the threads on the driver strut by over tighening the top most nut so as of now i have FE2 front struts with FE3 springs and full FE3 set up on back. To anyone doing the swap be careful not to over torque the nuts on the front struts. The threads are designed to break away the top inch so if they fail it will still retain the spring with the bottom nut. Anyone have some FE3 front struts laying around they want to donate? __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis