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ss/rs-matt · 05-10-2013, 12:46 PM

So just to be clear, the stock 2011 front end links will work with the OEM ZL1 sway bars? I thought the stock SS end links were kind of weak?

332 · 05-13-2013, 06:10 AM

I upgraded my 2011 ss with the ZL1 stock sways. For the front sway bar I used the ZL1 endlinks which are bigger than the stock 2010 front endlinks, they have a bigger body and a 12mm bolt instead of 10mm bolt. So I ended up drilling the front strut and everything went ok. We have a couple of pictures with bent front endlinks of the 2010-2011 models, the 2012 model has a revised endlink which can be found also on the ZL1 and 1LE.

On the rear sway I needed new control arms which had the bolts for the new rear sway endlink in them. I did the install myself with help of some friends, not complicated to change the rear lower control arm and you don`t need to compress the spring etc, you will figure it out when you are at that step.

One thing to mention is the fact that I went to the mechanic for the front sway in order to lift the engine and tranny so I could take away the old sway and put in the new one.
Good luck!

newcamaroguy7 · 11-02-2014, 10:27 AM

how much does all this sway bar changing an lower control arms help with your traction??? it sounds stupid but im about to hve 500+ wheel with stock suspension and my gf gets worried at times lol just might do it for piece of mind

woodside783 · 11-03-2014, 09:53 AM

The rear it helps a lot!!!!!!!!! It is not that hard to change out

JDP Sales · 11-03-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by newcamaroguy7

how much does all this sway bar changing an lower control arms help with your traction??? it sounds stupid but im about to hve 500+ wheel with stock suspension and my gf gets worried at times lol just might do it for piece of mind

A stiffer rear bar helps by making the IRS more like a solid axle and moving together which is only one piece of the puzzle. I'd also suggest cradle bushings, upper control arm bushings, trailing arms with outer knuckle bushings and toe links. These parts will knock out the thought of wheel hop and make the rear end much more stable.

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05-10-2013, 12:46 PM	#15
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	So just to be clear, the stock 2011 front end links will work with the OEM ZL1 sway bars? I thought the stock SS end links were kind of weak? __________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

11-02-2014, 10:27 AM	#17
newcamaroguy7 Drives: red camaro ss 2010 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: la feria tx Posts: 321	how much does all this sway bar changing an lower control arms help with your traction??? it sounds stupid but im about to hve 500+ wheel with stock suspension and my gf gets worried at times lol just might do it for piece of mind __________________ mods: ported tb,1 7/8 TSP lth, adm Cai and scoop, 3:73 gears,exhaust and RPT Tune. best time before headers: 12.6@111

11-03-2014, 09:53 AM	#18
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	The rear it helps a lot!!!!!!!!! It is not that hard to change out __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

05-13-2013, 06:10 AM	#16
332 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 136	I upgraded my 2011 ss with the ZL1 stock sways. For the front sway bar I used the ZL1 endlinks which are bigger than the stock 2010 front endlinks, they have a bigger body and a 12mm bolt instead of 10mm bolt. So I ended up drilling the front strut and everything went ok. We have a couple of pictures with bent front endlinks of the 2010-2011 models, the 2012 model has a revised endlink which can be found also on the ZL1 and 1LE. On the rear sway I needed new control arms which had the bolts for the new rear sway endlink in them. I did the install myself with help of some friends, not complicated to change the rear lower control arm and you don`t need to compress the spring etc, you will figure it out when you are at that step. One thing to mention is the fact that I went to the mechanic for the front sway in order to lift the engine and tranny so I could take away the old sway and put in the new one. Good luck!