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Mr2Hard2See · 02-20-2019, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Get the Hotchkis kit to include the Chassis Brace... best suspension mod for our '10's. Not to mention the killer stance you'll get with it. I've got almost no body roll, virtually no brake dive... and it truly does feel like its on rails.

Also, Sways are thicker than the 1LE, and it includes a set of thicker end links.

To add, I didn't have any trouble removing and installing my sways by myself.

That’s the exact answer I wanted to hear. I have hotchkis bars with energy suspension poly bushings on my gbody and love that feeling. Def will try the 5th gen stuff out! I’m not worried about installation.

Jayjellyfish212 · 02-20-2019, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Rear is easy, just unbolt old and put new one in. The front one I haven't done, but I've heard its' a pain. :P

You are absolutely correct. Did mine with a swap out of factory to BMR for weight loss 3 years ago and it was a mofo to say the least.

Jayjellyfish212 · 02-20-2019, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jokrz187

I have done the rear and that was a bit more challenging than what most make it out to be. twisting and rotating it alot while on your back. it didn't go in like a hot knife in butter. the front one, i will reference this video but i still have to do this and i'm a bit nervous on jacking up the engine. i'm not sure how to do this while in my garage.

I did mine on stands in my garage. Trick is to jack it up and get it on the stands as high as possible. I did mine 3 years ago. If I remember correctly I ended up putting one front tire back on and kind of jacking one side higher to tilt the car kind of. I did not have to do anything with the motor but I did read you might have to if you have power steering. I got lucky as I got electric steering and it still tested my patience. It can be done though in your garage.

oldman14ss · 02-27-2019, 08:03 PM

I did it!!!!! tonight , jacked up ,pulled tires, inner fenders etc front nose to put on z28 grill that was a bitch! got it on with no scratches so far. took the bolts loose on the sway bar and finagled it out thru the back of the passenger side disc set up jacked up about 24 inches with the frame bushings on. put the 1le back in the same way patience, whew. with the bushings and straps on. thanks to all of you folks! now to tackle the rear one hope it goes easy like you guys say it is. the oldman........

LCPLPunk · 02-27-2019, 10:21 PM

Yep, the rear is easy peezy!

run4pasta · 03-02-2019, 09:08 AM

I read on here from a lot of different suspension forums that you want to have a 5 mm difference between front and rear sway bars. On my stock 2010 SS I just put the 1LE rear sway bar on which gives you that 5 mm difference. That ratio is supposed to be optimal for understeer and keeping the car straight. I love the way my car drives with this setup. Hope this helps

SummitWhite11 · 03-02-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Get the Hotchkis kit to include the Chassis Brace... best suspension mod for our '10's. Not to mention the killer stance you'll get with it. I've got almost no body roll, virtually no brake dive... and it truly does feel like its on rails.

Also, Sways are thicker than the 1LE, and it includes a set of thicker end links.

To add, I didn't have any trouble removing and installing my sways by myself.

I have the front 1LE Sway bar with DSE end links along with the JPSS Black Magic 32mm rear sway bar on my 2010 2LT/RS. Handles great and rides like it is on rails as well with the DSE 1.5" lowering springs and Koni Orange Str.T struts. Will this Hotchkis Chassis Brace work for my application? How easy was the install for this brace?

Spec · 03-02-2019, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

I have the front 1LE Sway bar with DSE end links along with the JPSS Black Magic 32mm rear sway bar on my 2010 2LT/RS. Handles great and rides like it is on rails as well with the DSE 1.5" lowering springs and Koni Orange Str.T struts. Will this Hotchkis Chassis Brace work for my application? How easy was the install for this brace?

It will definitely work with your application. It bolts on to your stock frame without having to modify it. Its a simple bolt on. Helps if you have a lift but can be installed by 1 person in your garage.

Its low profile so once installed, it is still not lower than the stock components. Huge plus is how firm the car will feel and how it reinforces the front and back end so you're not hopping around. Not only will it feel like you're on rails, it'll feel like a rock on rails...

SummitWhite11 · 03-03-2019, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

It will definitely work with your application. It bolts on to your stock frame without having to modify it. Its a simple bolt on. Helps if you have a lift but can be installed by 1 person in your garage.

Its low profile so once installed, it is still not lower than the stock components. Huge plus is how firm the car will feel and how it reinforces the front and back end so you're not hopping around. Not only will it feel like you're on rails, it'll feel like a rock on rails...

Nice! Now I'm going to have to figure out how to get this by the wife once I'm ready to place an order

Spec · 03-03-2019, 09:13 AM

Don't be on the fence on this brace... you'll love it.

Here's an older thread about it;

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164528

SummitWhite11 · 03-03-2019, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Don't be on the fence on this brace... you'll love it.

Here's an older thread about it;

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164528

Not at all! This is a must have. I used to own a 1987 Corvette Roadster and it had the factory X brace under the car which stiffened it up when it came to chassis flex. I will definetly be doing this! Just a matter of timing. We are doing house renovations at the moment laying down tile ourselves throughout the whole house and a few other things. Will surely make the purchase sometime this year.

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oldman14ss · 03-03-2019, 06:50 PM

got my rear sway bar on today! yahoo! now come on spring , snow today -6 tomorrow morning. need spring so I can go do some lateral g's and feel it out. on another note what about installing all the convertable bracing or part underneath the front and rear to stiffen up ? anyone tried or heard of it?

LCPLPunk · 03-03-2019, 08:02 PM

Not sure about those extra braces, but have you upgraded the subframe bushings? Upper control arm bushing? Steering rack bushing? lower control arm bushing? Etc?

oldman14ss · 03-03-2019, 08:20 PM

not yet car only has 28k miles on it. will be changing toe links and lower rods next fall and the bushings you spoke of.

02-27-2019, 10:21 PM	#19
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Yep, the rear is easy peezy! __________________ "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

03-03-2019, 08:02 PM	#27
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Not sure about those extra braces, but have you upgraded the subframe bushings? Upper control arm bushing? Steering rack bushing? lower control arm bushing? Etc? __________________ "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

02-27-2019, 08:03 PM	#18
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	I did it!!!!! tonight , jacked up ,pulled tires, inner fenders etc front nose to put on z28 grill that was a bitch! got it on with no scratches so far. took the bolts loose on the sway bar and finagled it out thru the back of the passenger side disc set up jacked up about 24 inches with the frame bushings on. put the 1le back in the same way patience, whew. with the bushings and straps on. thanks to all of you folks! now to tackle the rear one hope it goes easy like you guys say it is. the oldman........

03-02-2019, 09:08 AM	#20
run4pasta Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Tampa Posts: 39	I read on here from a lot of different suspension forums that you want to have a 5 mm difference between front and rear sway bars. On my stock 2010 SS I just put the 1LE rear sway bar on which gives you that 5 mm difference. That ratio is supposed to be optimal for understeer and keeping the car straight. I love the way my car drives with this setup. Hope this helps

03-03-2019, 09:13 AM	#24
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Don't be on the fence on this brace... you'll love it. Here's an older thread about it; https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164528

03-03-2019, 06:50 PM	#26
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	got my rear sway bar on today! yahoo! now come on spring , snow today -6 tomorrow morning. need spring so I can go do some lateral g's and feel it out. on another note what about installing all the convertable bracing or part underneath the front and rear to stiffen up ? anyone tried or heard of it?

03-03-2019, 08:20 PM	#28
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	not yet car only has 28k miles on it. will be changing toe links and lower rods next fall and the bushings you spoke of.