Pedders ZL1 Sway Bars - Needed/Wanted 27DEC14 Still Searching - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-29-2014, 05:24 PM

*Anyone have any for sale? New? Used? Let me know.

The story

Well I wanted to upgrade my suspension and had everything planned out, so I got a great deal on the Pedders SuperCars so I bought those and then saved up for the rest of it.

Fast forward a few months and then Pedders is in trouble, and the only ZL1 sway bar that will work with the SuperCars is their own set up, so now I can buy all the parts to upgrade the suspension (bushings, FE4 parts, etc) but need this to complete the package.

So if you have any or know of any for sale post or send me a pm.

Thanks for the help!

VR Baron · 01-29-2014, 06:05 PM

I found that out in the middle of having the supercars installed.thought we could move the cannisters around but no go with the pfadt bars I had. Luckly my shop out here had a set in stock.

Good luck, Call rob at Wretched, Bruce at Raymonds or Tyler at JDP, maybe they can help

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-29-2014, 06:07 PM

Yeah :/ no bueno as of now. I was talking to the guys at JDP and they agreed asking here is probably my best bet.

90503 · 01-29-2014, 06:23 PM

Just a thought....how about using stock GM ZL-1 sways. end-links, and lower control arms,etc..???....How different could Pedders ZL-1 stuff actually be?

VR Baron · 01-29-2014, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90503

Just a thought....how about using stock GM ZL-1 sways. end-links, and lower control arms,etc..???....How different could Pedders ZL-1 stuff actually be?

Good idea. Only reason the pfadt zl1 bars didnt work was the shape of the arm at the end link on the rear bar only.I would think the supercars would be o.k. with stock G.M. bars, and you can move the rear cannisters a little but they do have to stay mounted at the back of the coilover

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-29-2014, 06:51 PM

GM might be an option just wanted to go aftermarket since tends to be stronger/thicker bars. Not sure how the OEM ZL bar is though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR Baron

Good idea. Only reason the pfadt zl1 bars didnt work was the shape of the arm at the end link on the rear bar only.I would think the supercars would be o.k. with stock G.M. bars, and you can move the rear cannisters a little but they do have to stay mounted at the back of the coilover

And is it only the rear ZL bar that didn't work? Since if that's the case might be able to run a Pfadt front ZL sway and then a GM ZL rear if it fits.

Thoughts?

Still looking for a pedders set since those I know fit lol

td195f · 01-29-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90503

Just a thought....how about using stock GM ZL-1 sways. end-links, and lower control arms,etc..???....How different could Pedders ZL-1 stuff actually be?

The stock ZL1 bars are 25mm front and 28mm rear.

The Pedders bars are 27mm front and 32mm rear.

Another good option is the stock 1LE front bar - 27mm and the Pedders 32mm Rear Bar.

I know of one supplier that still has Pedders parts in stock. I will not post here. If you want to know PM me.

VR Baron · 01-29-2014, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aequitas & Veritas

GM might be an option just wanted to go aftermarket since tends to be stronger/thicker bars. Not sure how the OEM ZL bar is though.

And is it only the rear ZL bar that didn't work? Since if that's the case might be able to run a Pfadt front ZL sway and then a GM ZL rear if it fits.

Thoughts?

Still looking for a pedders set since those I know fit lol

yes only the rear bar didnt work. The swing arm angled in more toward the cannister area. The pedders bar , and maybe the stock bar also, from the link went straight back, then angled in toward the mount bracket

Rob@WretchedMS · 01-29-2014, 09:51 PM

I believe i can get the rear, not sure on the front, let me know if you are interested in the Pedders bars, email may be best,
rob@wretchedms.com
I'll do my best to help.

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-29-2014, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

I believe i can get the rear, not sure on the front, let me know if you are interested in the Pedders bars, email may be best,
rob@wretchedms.com
I'll do my best to help.

Will do, email is on the way!

EarlyApex · 01-30-2014, 08:47 AM

Is Pedders the only company building a 32mm rear bar? I don't have to fit the supercars coilovers so a different brand would work if out there.

VR Baron · 01-30-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarlyApex

Is Pedders the only company building a 32mm rear bar? I don't have to fit the supercars coilovers so a different brand would work if out there.

I had and like the Pfadt ZL1 spec bar set. 31-32mm hollow front rear but 3 holes each to adjust. They worked great

Rob@WretchedMS · 01-30-2014, 11:09 AM

I should still be able to get a couple of 32mm FE4 rear Pedders bars,
Hotchkis also makes a 32mm FE4 bar that's hollow,
and Pfadt makes one that is around there size wise.
but other than that i don't believe anyone else does.

JDP Sales · 01-30-2014, 11:34 AM

There are other bars close to or equivalent of the Pedders rear bar, but I am not sure of fitment with the supercar coilovers. The Pfadt ZL Spec sway bars are usually my #1 choice, but they won't work with supercars.

Hopefully Rob can hook you up with a Pedders rear bar and then you could pick up a stock 1LE front bar. That would be the best option at this point for those with super cars IMO. Of course this setup would be more tailored to a square setup. If you plan on running staggered, the ZL1 front bar may be a better choice.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

01-29-2014, 06:07 PM	#3
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	Yeah :/ no bueno as of now. I was talking to the guys at JDP and they agreed asking here is probably my best bet. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

01-30-2014, 08:47 AM	#11
EarlyApex Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Damascus Or Posts: 403	Is Pedders the only company building a 32mm rear bar? I don't have to fit the supercars coilovers so a different brand would work if out there. __________________

01-29-2014, 05:24 PM	#1
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	Pedders ZL1 Sway Bars - Needed/Wanted 27DEC14 Still Searching Anyone have any for sale? New? Used? Let me know. The story Well I wanted to upgrade my suspension and had everything planned out, so I got a great deal on the Pedders SuperCars so I bought those and then saved up for the rest of it. Fast forward a few months and then Pedders is in trouble, and the only ZL1 sway bar that will work with the SuperCars is their own set up, so now I can buy all the parts to upgrade the suspension (bushings, FE4 parts, etc) but need this to complete the package. So if you have any or know of any for sale post or send me a pm. Thanks for the help! __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR Last edited by Aequitas & Veritas; 12-27-2014 at 12:23 AM.*

01-29-2014, 06:05 PM	#2
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,367	I found that out in the middle of having the supercars installed.thought we could move the cannisters around but no go with the pfadt bars I had. Luckly my shop out here had a set in stock. Good luck, Call rob at Wretched, Bruce at Raymonds or Tyler at JDP, maybe they can help

01-29-2014, 06:23 PM	#4
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,572	Just a thought....how about using stock GM ZL-1 sways. end-links, and lower control arms,etc..???....How different could Pedders ZL-1 stuff actually be?

01-29-2014, 09:51 PM	#9
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	I believe i can get the rear, not sure on the front, let me know if you are interested in the Pedders bars, email may be best, rob@wretchedms.com I'll do my best to help.

01-30-2014, 11:09 AM	#13
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	I should still be able to get a couple of 32mm FE4 rear Pedders bars, Hotchkis also makes a 32mm FE4 bar that's hollow, and Pfadt makes one that is around there size wise. but other than that i don't believe anyone else does.

01-30-2014, 11:34 AM	#14
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	There are other bars close to or equivalent of the Pedders rear bar, but I am not sure of fitment with the supercar coilovers. The Pfadt ZL Spec sway bars are usually my #1 choice, but they won't work with supercars. Hopefully Rob can hook you up with a Pedders rear bar and then you could pick up a stock 1LE front bar. That would be the best option at this point for those with super cars IMO. Of course this setup would be more tailored to a square setup. If you plan on running staggered, the ZL1 front bar may be a better choice. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007