Doing suspension mods now - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ModBargains.com · 11-26-2013, 12:19 PM

You could probably get away with not doing any bushings, but it's just going to make it just that much better if you get bushings with it. The overall improvement of the car with springs and bushings is pretty good, but if the cost is anywhere near coilovers, I'd strive for a good set of coilovers instead.

VR Baron · 11-26-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBone

Jenner,

Bushings are the foundation of your car. If you have any reservations about putting them in try riding in a car that has them first to see the difference they make. I am sure one of the gentlemen in this thread would take you for a ride if you asked.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182427
If you were to meet them at a Cars and Coffee or one of their other meets they would probably talk your ear off about their suspension mods. I am also pretty sure most would agree about bushings.

T.

I dont notice the bushings on the street other then the radius arm bushings at freeway speeds, and only a little. They come into play more in the auto x and drags when you are pusing it. Then again with the coilovers and sways, they me be hiding anything I would notice

Jenner · 11-28-2013, 06:07 AM

Damn, now I'm really thinking about the bushings. Haha. I probably won't do the install until next year, it's gonna kill me to have the parts just sitting there. It'll give me time to save a litte more cash to do the whole set at infer.

TLSTWIN · 11-28-2013, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenner

Damn, now I'm really thinking about the bushings. Haha. I probably won't do the install until next year, it's gonna kill me to have the parts just sitting there. It'll give me time to save a litte more cash to do the whole set at infer.

Check the prices now. I know they do killer deals right now on the complete set-up

SLEEPER SS · 11-28-2013, 07:44 AM

Does bmr offer subframe bushing? Or do I have to go with pfdat ?

Bo White · 11-28-2013, 08:07 AM

I have the BMR bushings.

caverman · 11-28-2013, 09:37 AM

I've gotten away with bushing inserts for a while. So far they've been serving me just fine but one day I'll probably go to a full bushing as well as upper control arm bushing.

Damn....every time I think I'm just about done with my car something else comes up.

Dexman1349 · 11-28-2013, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

I've gotten away with bushing inserts for a while. So far they've been serving me just fine but one day I'll probably go to a full bushing as well as upper control arm bushing.

Damn....every time I think I'm just about done with my car something else comes up.

This.

With all of the mods I'm looking to do to my car, I feel like anything short of the solid Pfadt's just isn't going to cut it...

TLSTWIN · 11-28-2013, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLEEPER SS

Does bmr offer subframe bushing? Or do I have to go with pfdat ?

I know Pedders does

Matt @ FSP · 11-28-2013, 12:10 PM

BMR, Pedders, and Pfadt all offer the subframe bushings...

We are partial to the Pfadt billet 6061 subframe bushings because they are securing the anchor point. There is no way for those bushings to move, unlike polyurethane that moves and delrin that has a limited life. Remember, every single IRS Corvette that GM produced are solid from cradle to frame in back and front.

smokum · 11-28-2013, 04:59 PM

Adm also has the billet subframe bushings. Plus carbon fiber composite upper arm bushings. I posted pics in another thread earlier. I think adm is a bunch less than others also. Same high quality made in the usa. Here is a couple pics.

PfadtRacing · 12-06-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt @ FSP

BMR, Pedders, and Pfadt all offer the subframe bushings...

We are partial to the Pfadt billet 6061 subframe bushings because they are securing the anchor point. There is no way for those bushings to move, unlike polyurethane that moves and delrin that has a limited life. Remember, every single IRS Corvette that GM produced are solid from cradle to frame in back and front.

Matt knows his stuff!

11-28-2013, 08:07 AM	#20
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I have the BMR bushings. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

11-28-2013, 09:37 AM	#21
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I've gotten away with bushing inserts for a while. So far they've been serving me just fine but one day I'll probably go to a full bushing as well as upper control arm bushing. Damn....every time I think I'm just about done with my car something else comes up. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

11-28-2013, 04:59 PM	#25
smokum Drives: 2010 2ssrs Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 827 View My Garage	Adm also has the billet subframe bushings. Plus carbon fiber composite upper arm bushings. I posted pics in another thread earlier. I think adm is a bunch less than others also. Same high quality made in the usa. Here is a couple pics. Attached Images

11-26-2013, 12:19 PM	#15
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	You could probably get away with not doing any bushings, but it's just going to make it just that much better if you get bushings with it. The overall improvement of the car with springs and bushings is pretty good, but if the cost is anywhere near coilovers, I'd strive for a good set of coilovers instead.

11-28-2013, 06:07 AM	#17
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	Damn, now I'm really thinking about the bushings. Haha. I probably won't do the install until next year, it's gonna kill me to have the parts just sitting there. It'll give me time to save a litte more cash to do the whole set at infer.

11-28-2013, 07:44 AM	#19
SLEEPER SS Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DA BOTTOM Posts: 649	Does bmr offer subframe bushing? Or do I have to go with pfdat ?

11-28-2013, 12:10 PM	#24
Matt @ FSP Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 2,610	BMR, Pedders, and Pfadt all offer the subframe bushings... We are partial to the Pfadt billet 6061 subframe bushings because they are securing the anchor point. There is no way for those bushings to move, unlike polyurethane that moves and delrin that has a limited life. Remember, every single IRS Corvette that GM produced are solid from cradle to frame in back and front.