Excessive bounce with Eibach?

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Hooper

I assume the toe-out is for more aggressive cornering? Could you post the stock numbers? Is there a closer-to-stock setting for the front toe that would save the tires and sacrifice a bit of handling? Thanks for your input...

In a lowered car, the touch of toe out will not take more than 10 or 15% out of the tire life. In exchange for that, your steering will have a much improved on center feel. The lightness or numbness you read about from forum members goes away with this small adjustment The factory spec is I believe .15 in. the total difference is 2/10s of a degree, but the st erring feel is a HUGE gain. Try it at your next alignment. If you don't like it change it back on the next alignment. My guess is you'll never change it back.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Hooper

I assume the toe-out is for more aggressive cornering? Could you post the stock numbers? Is there a closer-to-stock setting for the front toe that would save the tires and sacrifice a bit of handling? Thanks for your input...

Just checking in to see if the alignment specs worked out for you.

[OmniCamaro]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Just checking in to see if the alignment specs worked out for you.

Pete, thanks or all your info here and all over the forums. I was wondering if you have the info or could provide a link to the info that has all the info needed for a do-it-yourselfer to time the bushings. I mean every nut, bolt, cotter pin, and instructions on how to do this. I like doing things myself because I'm anal like that but I wouldn't do it if I didn't know exactly how to do it. I want to be able to do my own when the time comes! Thanks in advance!

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by OmniCamaro

Pete, thanks or all your info here and all over the forums. I was wondering if you have the info or could provide a link to the info that has all the info needed for a do-it-yourselfer to time the bushings. I mean every nut, bolt, cotter pin, and instructions on how to do this. I like doing things myself because I'm anal like that but I wouldn't do it if I didn't know exactly how to do it. I want to be able to do my own when the time comes! Thanks in advance!

It can be done DIY style using ramps.

Bush Timing

Step 1. Lift the car on a two post lift and raise it.

Step 2. Loosen the following bolts/nuts:
Front:
---Inner Control Arm Bushing
---Inner Radius Rod
Rear:
---Trailing Arm Bushings (both ends)
---Toe Rod Bushings (both ends)
---Lower Control Arm Bushings (Inner)
---Upper Control Arm Bushings (Rearward)
---Lower Strut Bushings

Step 3.
Lower the car and drive it around the parking lot SLOWLY and on to the alignment lift.

Step 4.
With the weight of the car on the wheels tighten all of the nuts/bolts to spec.

Step 5.
Align the car at the new ride height.

Alignment




Front and Rear Bolt Torque Values




NOTE: Torque specifications that read XX torque value and XX degrees are usually TTY and require replacement of the bolt, nut or both. If replacement parts are not available from GM the minimum acceptable torque will be those values stated along with a liberal application of a thread locker i.e. LocTite.

[OmniCamaro]

Awesome! Now I have to learn my suspension parts!

[Calikenn]

Hey Pete...I've been thinking bout getting springs for my 2012 v6 convertible for awhile, but every time I look for an alignment shop to do the install, they have NO clue about timing the bushes! They know about the alignment but have the deer-in-headlight look about the bushes. Because of this, I've been hesitant. Why do you think this is? Thanks in advance.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Calikenn

Hey Pete...I've been thinking bout getting springs for my 2012 v6 convertible for awhile, but every time I look for an alignment shop to do the install, they have NO clue about timing the bushes! They know about the alignment but have the deer-in-headlight look about the bushes. Because of this, I've been hesitant. Why do you think this is? Thanks in advance.

Too many part replacers and not enough professional automotive technicians. Print the instructions and hand them to the technician. They don't have to understand. They just have to do it

[Calikenn]

That's too bad! Doesn't give me warm and fuzzy that they would be doing this for the first time on my car! Man I wish I was in Texas!! Thanks for your insight...I'll keep looking...bound to find one.