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FunkedOut · 11-19-2015, 02:50 PM

Looking at the Z/28 Suspension Kit (P/N 23464729), I see a couple of items that have not gotten much discussion (that I could find):
The front lower control arms (P/N 23105014/5) and the rear trailing arms (P/N 23104900).
(Pic attached shows which pieces I'm inquiring about)

Can anybody offer any information about the bushings on these two pieces?
I would assume that other than the bushings, they are the same as their SS counterparts.
I am interested in using them as an upgrade to my SS. Wondering if they are worthwhile.

Thanks in advance.

Sleepy · 11-20-2015, 12:27 AM

This is from z28 tech background powerpoint presentation.

¶ 25 percent stiffer lower trailing-link bushings on the rear
suspension improve lateral stiffness in cornering and reduce
wheel deflection during hard braking
¶ 50 percent stiffer lower-arm link bushings on the front
suspension, improve steering feel
¶ 400 percent stiffer rear upper control arm bushings improve
lateral stiffness to cope with 1.08 max-lat cornering

FunkedOut · 11-20-2015, 04:11 AM

Great info. Thank you for that.
I'd love to see those slides.
Where can find them?

eta: Found them!
http://media.chevrolet.com/content/d...under-2013.pdf

olblue75 · 11-20-2015, 01:42 PM

You can buy inserts for the lower front arm from JPSS and he also has the rear bushing set vs buying a complete arm.

Unsure of the toe links everyone says the 1LE's are the link to buy but I'm sure there all the same 1LE/ZL1/Z28

FunkedOut · 11-20-2015, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

You can buy inserts for the lower front arm from JPSS and he also has the rear bushing set vs buying a complete arm.

Unsure of the toe links everyone says the 1LE's are the link to buy but I'm sure there all the same 1LE/ZL1/Z28

The inserts JPSS has are for the radius arms.
Not sure about the rear bushing sets; I've seen he offers the inner upper control arm bushing.

Toe links are in fact, the same across the 1LE/ZL1/Z28.

11-19-2015, 02:50 PM	#1
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	OEM Bushing Info Looking at the Z/28 Suspension Kit (P/N 23464729), I see a couple of items that have not gotten much discussion (that I could find): The front lower control arms (P/N 23105014/5) and the rear trailing arms (P/N 23104900). (Pic attached shows which pieces I'm inquiring about) Can anybody offer any information about the bushings on these two pieces? I would assume that other than the bushings, they are the same as their SS counterparts. I am interested in using them as an upgrade to my SS. Wondering if they are worthwhile. Thanks in advance. Attached Images

11-20-2015, 04:11 AM	#3
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	Great info. Thank you for that. I'd love to see those slides. Where can find them? eta: Found them! http://media.chevrolet.com/content/d...under-2013.pdf Last edited by FunkedOut; 11-20-2015 at 12:01 PM.

11-20-2015, 12:27 AM	#2
Sleepy Drives: 2011 LS M6 SW Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 88	This is from z28 tech background powerpoint presentation. ¶ 25 percent stiffer lower trailing-link bushings on the rear suspension improve lateral stiffness in cornering and reduce wheel deflection during hard braking ¶ 50 percent stiffer lower-arm link bushings on the front suspension, improve steering feel ¶ 400 percent stiffer rear upper control arm bushings improve lateral stiffness to cope with 1.08 max-lat cornering

11-20-2015, 01:42 PM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,157	You can buy inserts for the lower front arm from JPSS and he also has the rear bushing set vs buying a complete arm. Unsure of the toe links everyone says the 1LE's are the link to buy but I'm sure there all the same 1LE/ZL1/Z28