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Ventmaster · 09-25-2023, 05:04 PM

Back in 2010 after taking possession of my new Camaro RS, I could tell Chevy had missed the mark on the handling most owners would expect with way too much emphasis on comfort and too little on control. After replacing the rear sway bar with Pfadt's Balance Bar, I became a true believer. Long story short... I began upgrading everything. At that time Pfadt (pronounced fought, like "I fought in the war"), was a small company in SLC, UT run by some Camaro fanatics and they turned out really good stuff specific for the 5th gen Cam. Luckily the V6 with a manual trans shared pretty much all the suspension parts of the SS including rear axles etc. Getting the rear subframe tightened down was top priority (the butt end of that car would shift and try to steer the car!), followed by anything else in the rear suspension. To make it easier they offered a specific tool to help your average Joe DIY guy to pull the bushings out of the rear tie rod and rear trailing arm. Works like a charm! This is not a commercial tool however, just tuff enuff for a DIYer to do a few more cars IMHO. Pfadt engineering got bought out by aFe several years back and are now concentrating on Corvette mods.
Anyway, I don't think these are still available anywhere and if there is still some DIYer's out there that want to upgrade their bushings here you go. Pfadt felt that the OE arms are sufficient and their bending in a crash would prevent damage to more expensive parts. Some wear but still fully functional. Free plus whatever it costs to ship to you.

patroklai · 10-25-2023, 02:12 AM

Surprised no one has jumped on this. I'd go for it but I have a hydraulic press and several cases of press tools. Free bump!

olblue75 · 10-25-2023, 03:13 PM

Id be interested

Infidel67 · 10-25-2023, 07:10 PM

I will build my own and give it away too, when done.

09-25-2023, 05:04 PM	#1
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Gone Back in 2010 after taking possession of my new Camaro RS, I could tell Chevy had missed the mark on the handling most owners would expect with way too much emphasis on comfort and too little on control. After replacing the rear sway bar with Pfadt's Balance Bar, I became a true believer. Long story short... I began upgrading everything. At that time Pfadt (pronounced fought, like "I fought in the war"), was a small company in SLC, UT run by some Camaro fanatics and they turned out really good stuff specific for the 5th gen Cam. Luckily the V6 with a manual trans shared pretty much all the suspension parts of the SS including rear axles etc. Getting the rear subframe tightened down was top priority (the butt end of that car would shift and try to steer the car!), followed by anything else in the rear suspension. To make it easier they offered a specific tool to help your average Joe DIY guy to pull the bushings out of the rear tie rod and rear trailing arm. Works like a charm! This is not a commercial tool however, just tuff enuff for a DIYer to do a few more cars IMHO. Pfadt engineering got bought out by aFe several years back and are now concentrating on Corvette mods. Anyway, I don't think these are still available anywhere and if there is still some DIYer's out there that want to upgrade their bushings here you go. Pfadt felt that the OE arms are sufficient and their bending in a crash would prevent damage to more expensive parts. Some wear but still fully functional. Free plus whatever it costs to ship to you. Attached Images Last edited by Ventmaster; 11-12-2023 at 12:28 PM. Reason: moving to free stuff forum

10-25-2023, 03:13 PM	#3
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Id be interested __________________ 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.

10-25-2023, 07:10 PM	#4
Infidel67 Life's just a Ride Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 854 View My Garage	I will build my own and give it away too, when done. __________________ 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS Ls3, LTH, CAI Custom Intake, TSP stage-3 111-LSA Cam, RWHP 503/508

10-25-2023, 02:12 AM	#2
patroklai Enthusiast Drives: Camaro SS \| e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 613	Surprised no one has jumped on this. I'd go for it but I have a hydraulic press and several cases of press tools. Free bump!