Question on the factory 1LE/ZL1 Toelink bearings - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

derieu · 10-17-2017, 05:35 PM

I am looking to potentially make my own trailing arms and LCA's, I really like the OEM design. I have an OEM set getting shipped to me to screw around with but haven't looked at them yet. Based on the pictures, are the OEM joints just spherical bearings with a rubber seal to prevent contamination in the bearing? or is this rubber actually a little thicker that cushions the movement of the joint (if that makes sense)

Anyone know where I can source these bearings if they are available somewhere?

olblue75 · 10-17-2017, 06:12 PM

I don't think the bearing themselves are procurable as replacements, you have to replace the whole arm as a assembly.

derieu · 10-17-2017, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

I don't think the bearing themselves are procurable as replacements, you have to replace the whole arm as a assembly.

Yes, I know. I must not have been clear in my post above, but my plan is to design and manufacture trailing arms from scratch and use a factory style spherical bearing on the portion that connects to the subframe. They seem solid enough and do not transfer a lot of noise compared to other solid mount pieces that i've come across.

jksynergy · 10-18-2017, 01:33 PM

Why not consider something from UMI Performance? I have their lower trailing arms and toe rods with no bushings, just the rod ends. They do what they need to and work fantastic for the money.

10-17-2017, 05:35 PM	#1
derieu Engineer Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 230	Question on the factory 1LE/ZL1 Toelink bearings I am looking to potentially make my own trailing arms and LCA's, I really like the OEM design. I have an OEM set getting shipped to me to screw around with but haven't looked at them yet. Based on the pictures, are the OEM joints just spherical bearings with a rubber seal to prevent contamination in the bearing? or is this rubber actually a little thicker that cushions the movement of the joint (if that makes sense) Anyone know where I can source these bearings if they are available somewhere?

10-17-2017, 06:12 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	I don't think the bearing themselves are procurable as replacements, you have to replace the whole arm as a assembly. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

10-18-2017, 01:33 PM	#4
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Why not consider something from UMI Performance? I have their lower trailing arms and toe rods with no bushings, just the rod ends. They do what they need to and work fantastic for the money. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing