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RKCamaro13 · 01-12-2015, 08:13 PM

You should already have the FE4 suspension, unless someone who had the car changed it and don't know why someone would do that.

20141SSCONVERTIBLE · 01-12-2015, 10:26 PM

For whatever reason the convertibles still have the F3 suspension. Don't ask me why. That is why I am upgrading the end links & installing a FE4 compatible BMR 1.25" rear sway bar.

20141SSCONVERTIBLE · 01-12-2015, 10:29 PM

See???

RKCamaro13 · 01-12-2015, 11:19 PM

Huh....well that's interesting. Don't know why they would do that. I'm sure you'll like the FE4 suspension better, I upgraded mine along with a bunch of other components and it made a world of difference.

JDP Sales · 01-13-2015, 01:32 PM

Yep, the Verts all have the FE3 suspension(minus the ZL1), but they do have the newer style lower arms in place so all that is needed are the rear endlinks and FE4 style bars for the update/upgrade.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Nighthawk89 · 01-13-2015, 11:40 PM

I just installed FE4 conversion and complimented with BMR's-
TCA033
BK006
TR004
SB039
EK011

FMT's Solid Subframe Bushings

1LE Strut Tower Brace

1.25'' Drop in front and 1'' in rear with 275/40/20's up front and 315/35/20's in the rear

GunMetalGrey · 06-29-2015, 02:34 PM

Yeah I ripped the ZL1 rear sway bar right out of my FE3 LCA without even racing, just going up and over inclines and declines of driveways

olblue75 · 06-29-2015, 03:22 PM

Just wish Tyler had a killer deal on OEM 1LE shocks struts and mounts!!!!

hammdo · 06-29-2015, 03:31 PM

Those 1LE updates -- not a big price cut -- GM thinks those are gold! Tyler will get you the best price he can -- but, I'm wondering how 'easy' those will be to get with the 6th Gen's coming out!

-Don

Ventmaster · 06-30-2015, 01:32 PM

Thinking of doing this upgrade but worried about all the parts, labor, and expense?

Just buy my Pfadt Racing rear sway and with one easy install you'll have a sway bar that's stiffer than the OE FE4 and no other parts or alignment needed.

Have a look here- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414288 you'll be amazed at the change in your car's handling and save hundreds of $$.

Thanks for looking!

Destructo09 · 06-30-2015, 09:08 PM

As far as street driving I didn't notice any big difference going from a FE3 stock rear setup to a FE4 rear setup with a 1LE bar. I did notice the difference on the AutoX course and track. My opinion is if you're driving fast enough to the point of the limits of grip on the street you need to slow down.

If you're not tracking or autoxing the car then I see no major benefit in spending the money.

garyanders · 08-01-2016, 05:54 PM

No one ever tells you in these blogger sites that you must place the car in neutral in order for the rear lower control arms to line up properly. I wrestled with this for numerous hours before a friend of mine suggested placing the car in neutral. Then all was good and the control arms would line up properly in order to bolt to the suspension.

Pace · 08-02-2016, 09:16 AM

Thats interesting about neutral. I wrestled for hours too then had to call for backup. A buddy of mine who owns a mechanic shop ended up using a big pry bar...but it was a PITA!

Camarobychance · 01-04-2022, 10:23 PM

Ik it’s 8 years later but this is the best thing I’ve ever seen on this forum. You my friend are a life saver

01-12-2015, 08:13 PM	#15
RKCamaro13 Drives: 2011 Red 2SSRS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 693	You should already have the FE4 suspension, unless someone who had the car changed it and don't know why someone would do that. __________________ MPD1 Z Force hood, 1LE splitter, ZL1 rockers and diffuser, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations emblems, Magnuson Supercharger, ID850 Injectors, Alky Methanol Kit, Livernois Fuel Pump Roto-Fab CAI, SW long tube headers, CNC ported throttle body, High flow cats, Lethal Racing Prowler Cam, LS3 conversion, Yank 3400 Stall, Corsa 3" cat back exhaust, RX Catch Can, BMR Suspension, BC Coilovers, Slotted and Cross-drilled rotors, Custom Interior.

01-12-2015, 10:26 PM	#16
20141SSCONVERTIBLE Drives: 2014-1SS Convertible Red Hot Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Posts: 26 View My Garage	For whatever reason the convertibles still have the F3 suspension. Don't ask me why. That is why I am upgrading the end links & installing a FE4 compatible BMR 1.25" rear sway bar. __________________ "The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves!"-me

01-12-2015, 10:29 PM	#17
20141SSCONVERTIBLE Drives: 2014-1SS Convertible Red Hot Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Posts: 26 View My Garage	Verts' still have FE3 See??? Attached Images __________________ "The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves!"-me

01-12-2015, 11:19 PM	#18
RKCamaro13 Drives: 2011 Red 2SSRS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 693	Huh....well that's interesting. Don't know why they would do that. I'm sure you'll like the FE4 suspension better, I upgraded mine along with a bunch of other components and it made a world of difference. __________________ MPD1 Z Force hood, 1LE splitter, ZL1 rockers and diffuser, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations emblems, Magnuson Supercharger, ID850 Injectors, Alky Methanol Kit, Livernois Fuel Pump Roto-Fab CAI, SW long tube headers, CNC ported throttle body, High flow cats, Lethal Racing Prowler Cam, LS3 conversion, Yank 3400 Stall, Corsa 3" cat back exhaust, RX Catch Can, BMR Suspension, BC Coilovers, Slotted and Cross-drilled rotors, Custom Interior.

06-29-2015, 02:34 PM	#21
GunMetalGrey Drives: 2018 ZL1 (SOLD) 992 GT3 (current) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada Posts: 1,404	Yeah I ripped the ZL1 rear sway bar right out of my FE3 LCA without even racing, just going up and over inclines and declines of driveways __________________ 2018 ZL1; Mag 2650 and 2 inch LT Headers , every SPL suspension upgrade, MCS 2 way coilovers, sway bars, square SC3R 325's all the way around, and multiple brake cooling upgrades

01-13-2015, 01:32 PM	#19
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Yep, the Verts all have the FE3 suspension(minus the ZL1), but they do have the newer style lower arms in place so all that is needed are the rear endlinks and FE4 style bars for the update/upgrade. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

01-13-2015, 11:40 PM	#20
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	I just installed FE4 conversion and complimented with BMR's- TCA033 BK006 TR004 SB039 EK011 FMT's Solid Subframe Bushings 1LE Strut Tower Brace 1.25'' Drop in front and 1'' in rear with 275/40/20's up front and 315/35/20's in the rear

06-29-2015, 03:22 PM	#22
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,148	Just wish Tyler had a killer deal on OEM 1LE shocks struts and mounts!!!!

06-29-2015, 03:31 PM	#23
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Those 1LE updates -- not a big price cut -- GM thinks those are gold! Tyler will get you the best price he can -- but, I'm wondering how 'easy' those will be to get with the 6th Gen's coming out! -Don

06-30-2015, 01:32 PM	#24
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,011	Thinking of doing this upgrade but worried about all the parts, labor, and expense? Just buy my Pfadt Racing rear sway and with one easy install you'll have a sway bar that's stiffer than the OE FE4 and no other parts or alignment needed. Have a look here- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414288 you'll be amazed at the change in your car's handling and save hundreds of $$. Thanks for looking!

06-30-2015, 09:08 PM	#25
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	As far as street driving I didn't notice any big difference going from a FE3 stock rear setup to a FE4 rear setup with a 1LE bar. I did notice the difference on the AutoX course and track. My opinion is if you're driving fast enough to the point of the limits of grip on the street you need to slow down. If you're not tracking or autoxing the car then I see no major benefit in spending the money. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

08-01-2016, 05:54 PM	#26
garyanders Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 7	2011 Camaro SS Fe3 to Fe4 Conversion No one ever tells you in these blogger sites that you must place the car in neutral in order for the rear lower control arms to line up properly. I wrestled with this for numerous hours before a friend of mine suggested placing the car in neutral. Then all was good and the control arms would line up properly in order to bolt to the suspension.

08-02-2016, 09:16 AM	#27
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	Thats interesting about neutral. I wrestled for hours too then had to call for backup. A buddy of mine who owns a mechanic shop ended up using a big pry bar...but it was a PITA! __________________ 11 2SS/RS

01-04-2022, 10:23 PM	#28
Camarobychance Drives: 2014 AGM 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Franklin,TN Posts: 63 View My Garage	Ik it’s 8 years later but this is the best thing I’ve ever seen on this forum. You my friend are a life saver