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zz430camaro · 02-21-2019, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueovalman

The Bilstein struts and shocks were the best quality struts and shocks we ever installed on our 2010 Camaro SS and were well worth it and then some. If you guys search there are reputable vendors that have the Bilstein struts and shocks in stock and sell them. Also I don’t know why you people don’t purchase your Bilstein struts and shocks for your Camaro direct from Bilstein?? Bilstein said there struts and shocks are in stock and are really to ship.

They are NOT available from anyone.

Level300 · 02-22-2019, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by terry_b

I was stuck in this spot recently... I was almost talked into coilovers, but ultimately just went with replacement OEM shocks/struts for cost effectiveness. I'm using the extra budget to install a MGW shifter instead!

Do they still BANG during decompression on sharp drop offs?

LCPLPunk · 02-23-2019, 12:45 PM

Mine did that for a little while but haven't done it in a long time now..

bkscott · 02-24-2019, 01:14 PM

They don't bang in cold weather, mine don't do it in the 30's...

Avenging Orange · 02-24-2019, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by zz430camaro

They are NOT available from anyone.

I did some searching today and there are sites that "claim" they have some in stock......amazon and a few others. Who knows.....

zz430camaro · 02-24-2019, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

I did some searching today and there are sites that "claim" they have some in stock......amazon and a few others. Who knows.....

Nope, I have called, they will take your money and put you on the back order list. No thanks.

ZEN357 · 02-25-2019, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

This link is all 4th Gen Camaro stuff.

Here's 5th Gen not a lot of choices.
https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...ear=4294829656

Sorry, my bad!!!!

12blkgrayRS · 02-25-2019, 01:35 PM

Are the Z-28 DSSV struts/shocks any good? No one has mentioned those yet.

KillboyPowerhead · 02-25-2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 12blkgrayRS

Are the Z-28 DSSV struts/shocks any good? No one has mentioned those yet.

Based on my limited knowledge, DSSV type shocks are where it's at but you'll pay a hefty premium. I suspect you'll also need the Z28 springs too as the Z28 shocks are built for/designed around such spring rates.

terry_b · 02-28-2019, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Level300

Do they still BANG during decompression on sharp drop offs?

Haven't installed them yet, so I can't say. But I'm willing to bet that they will still make some noise whenever the wheels drop off a gap due to the design

Mr. Hyde · 03-01-2019, 09:48 AM

Another vote for Pedders SportsRyders...installed these with BMR 1.4" springs and it looks nice and handles/rides nice. I did also install upgraded BMR sway bars so that also helped with the decreased body roll.

Cheap Guy · 04-25-2019, 08:28 AM

I can’t freaking take it anymore. The ride on my car is going to make me hate it. It’s like a freaking pogo stick on some roads but still stiff so I don’t think the shocks are worn out at 58k miles. The Bilsteins are still unavailable and I don’t want coilovers. Are the 1LE shocks going to be the best route at this point? I hate charging things but at this point I’m going to have to do it.

LCPLPunk · 04-25-2019, 08:49 AM

Depends what your goals are...I have the 1LE setup and like it. Since you have a 2011 you could go with the updated SS 2012-2015 shocks/struts as they are actually an upgrade over the 2010-2011 setup.

Cheap Guy · 04-25-2019, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Depends what your goals are...I have the 1LE setup and like it. Since you have a 2011 you could go with the updated SS 2012-2015 shocks/struts as they are actually an upgrade over the 2010-2011 setup.

What was the difference in ride AND handling from stock to 1LE? On my 4th gen it was a huge change in ride and handling when I went to Bilsteins.

I’ll see if anyone has commented on the 2012 upgrade. I think I read somewhere it was a good fix to the crappy ride.

02-23-2019, 12:45 PM	#17
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Mine did that for a little while but haven't done it in a long time now.. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

02-24-2019, 01:14 PM	#18
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	They don't bang in cold weather, mine don't do it in the 30's... __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

04-25-2019, 08:28 AM	#26
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	I can’t freaking take it anymore. The ride on my car is going to make me hate it. It’s like a freaking pogo stick on some roads but still stiff so I don’t think the shocks are worn out at 58k miles. The Bilsteins are still unavailable and I don’t want coilovers. Are the 1LE shocks going to be the best route at this point? I hate charging things but at this point I’m going to have to do it. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

04-25-2019, 08:49 AM	#27
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Depends what your goals are...I have the 1LE setup and like it. Since you have a 2011 you could go with the updated SS 2012-2015 shocks/struts as they are actually an upgrade over the 2010-2011 setup. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

02-25-2019, 01:35 PM	#22
12blkgrayRS Drives: 2012 Camaro RS 2LT 6spd man Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 535	Are the Z-28 DSSV struts/shocks any good? No one has mentioned those yet.

03-01-2019, 09:48 AM	#25
Mr. Hyde Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 24	Another vote for Pedders SportsRyders...installed these with BMR 1.4" springs and it looks nice and handles/rides nice. I did also install upgraded BMR sway bars so that also helped with the decreased body roll.