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FireSS · 04-08-2017, 08:17 PM

Hey guys, need some advice here. I currently have a 2010 SS with only bolt ons(I/H/E). My plan is to eventually cam the car but I am at least a year(probably) away from being able to do that. In the mean time I figure I should work on the suspension a little bit. Gotta out that power to ground right? So my question would be whats a good place to start that is not going to break the bank? My budget is definitely under $1000 and way less if there is optional stuff I can put off. I am also a noob when it comes to doing my own work but I would like to try so anything too involved I would like to stay away from. I did all the bolt ons myself but that is not really saying anything. As always any help is appreciated.

P.S. I am located in Pennsylvania if thats relevant at all.

PostNup · 04-09-2017, 10:06 AM

Call or pm JusticePete. He is the guru for suspensions on our cars.

Being a 2010, you will need the updated end links when doing the rear sway bar.

I've pulled 1.02g after his help and there is more in her... I just ran out of corner

FireSS · 04-10-2017, 02:28 AM

Ill shoot Pete a pm in the mourning. What did you pay for your set up if you don't mind me asking?

PostNup · 04-10-2017, 08:42 AM

I don't remember exactly, but I have done a lot more than are looking to do at the moment.

But the bright side is that you don't have to do everything at once

My advice after talking to Pete, figure out everything you want replace and then divide those parts into which ones require an alignment and which ones don't. Also, Firestone for lifetime alignment when that ti.e comes, so you only have to pay for that part of it once!!

BMR Sales · 04-11-2017, 12:08 PM

The items to replace 1st are the Cradle Bushings, Trailing Arms & Toe Rods!

KillboyPowerhead · 04-11-2017, 02:37 PM

Don't forget the new style rear sway bar! It'll require new lower control arms and links (relatively cheap from a dealer) but is well worth it. For the bar itself, you could go with a factory 1LE or ZL1 bar and keep your current front bar, or go aftermarket and upgrade both front and rear bars.

04-08-2017, 08:17 PM	#1
FireSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 14	Suspension Advice Hey guys, need some advice here. I currently have a 2010 SS with only bolt ons(I/H/E). My plan is to eventually cam the car but I am at least a year(probably) away from being able to do that. In the mean time I figure I should work on the suspension a little bit. Gotta out that power to ground right? So my question would be whats a good place to start that is not going to break the bank? My budget is definitely under $1000 and way less if there is optional stuff I can put off. I am also a noob when it comes to doing my own work but I would like to try so anything too involved I would like to stay away from. I did all the bolt ons myself but that is not really saying anything. As always any help is appreciated. P.S. I am located in Pennsylvania if thats relevant at all.

04-09-2017, 10:06 AM	#2
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 541	Call or pm JusticePete. He is the guru for suspensions on our cars. Being a 2010, you will need the updated end links when doing the rear sway bar. I've pulled 1.02g after his help and there is more in her... I just ran out of corner __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

04-10-2017, 08:42 AM	#4
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 541	I don't remember exactly, but I have done a lot more than are looking to do at the moment. But the bright side is that you don't have to do everything at once My advice after talking to Pete, figure out everything you want replace and then divide those parts into which ones require an alignment and which ones don't. Also, Firestone for lifetime alignment when that ti.e comes, so you only have to pay for that part of it once!! __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

04-11-2017, 02:37 PM	#6
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 988	Don't forget the new style rear sway bar! It'll require new lower control arms and links (relatively cheap from a dealer) but is well worth it. For the bar itself, you could go with a factory 1LE or ZL1 bar and keep your current front bar, or go aftermarket and upgrade both front and rear bars. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

04-10-2017, 02:28 AM	#3
FireSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 14	Ill shoot Pete a pm in the mourning. What did you pay for your set up if you don't mind me asking?

04-11-2017, 12:08 PM	#5
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	The items to replace 1st are the Cradle Bushings, Trailing Arms & Toe Rods!