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X25 · 11-11-2014, 02:25 PM

The Z/28 suspension instructions did not mention raising the engine. So I tried, and I was easily able to take it off, even though my engine was sitting .25" lower due to BMR engine mounts.

bannonm · 11-11-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by X25

The Z/28 suspension instructions did not mention raising the engine. So I tried, and I was easily able to take it off, even though my engine was sitting .25" lower due to BMR engine mounts.

Yeah but the difference may be in the fact OP has a 2010 with the old hydraulic steering. You have a 14 with an electronic steering. The clearance issues for me were the steel lines for the steering rack. I've not seen the newer cars with electronic steering, so I may be way off.

X25 · 11-11-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bannonm

Yeah but the difference may be in the fact OP has a 2010 with the old hydraulic steering. You have a 14 with an electronic steering. The clearance issues for me were the steel lines for the steering rack. I've not seen the newer cars with electronic steering, so I may be way off.

That makes sense. For me, it was not hard at all.

rockrau · 11-11-2014, 06:18 PM

It's a little tricky, comes out passenger side. Second set of hands helps.

gotroost · 11-11-2014, 07:57 PM

I put Pfadt ways on my 2010. Rear removal and install was no problem. Struggled to get the front sway out without damaging lines, etc. Sawzall fixed the problem in a hurry. New front Pfadt sway went in without issues since it didn't have as many bends as the stocker. Didn't have to move the engine. Hopefully this helps.

Rcfiddy1 · 11-11-2014, 08:45 PM

Comes out with no problem. Just put car on ramps or stands, remove rims. Remove bar mounts slide out passenger side till drivers side end is thru and below drivers side frame, than lower it and twist out from drivers side. If you need more room you can loosen power steering. If that makes sense.

Zombie killer · 11-11-2014, 10:12 PM

I am gonna claim it's not possible to change the front sway bar on a 2013 SS with electric steering without raising the motor a little. I tried and I was beating all the new red powder coating trying it. Gave up and raised the motor about 1-2" and bam it was in. It takes 60 seconds to loosen the bolts , better than 15 minutes of cussing.

X25 · 11-12-2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zombie killer

I am gonna claim it's not possible to change the front sway bar on a 2013 SS with electric steering without raising the motor a little. I tried and I was beating all the new red powder coating trying it. Gave up and raised the motor about 1-2" and bam it was in. It takes 60 seconds to loosen the bolts , better than 15 minutes of cussing.

I was able to remove the BMR sway bars, and install Z/28 OEM bars in their place without having to raise the engine. Well, the engine was actually .25" lower, since I have the BMR engine mounts, too.

EDFHOBBIES · 11-12-2014, 10:31 AM

Great advice ty all.. I try it first not screwing with motor mounts!

11-11-2014, 02:25 PM	#15
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	The Z/28 suspension instructions did not mention raising the engine. So I tried, and I was easily able to take it off, even though my engine was sitting .25" lower due to BMR engine mounts. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

11-11-2014, 06:18 PM	#18
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	It's a little tricky, comes out passenger side. Second set of hands helps. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Kit with ZL1 sway bar conversion & camber bolt kit.Lowered 1.5". 1LE tires & wheels. CAI air intake. Anvil CF rear spoiler.MGW shifter. 1 7/8" Kooks LT headers & HF cats.V-Max ported TB. Tuned.

11-11-2014, 07:57 PM	#19
gotroost Drives: 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	I put Pfadt ways on my 2010. Rear removal and install was no problem. Struggled to get the front sway out without damaging lines, etc. Sawzall fixed the problem in a hurry. New front Pfadt sway went in without issues since it didn't have as many bends as the stocker. Didn't have to move the engine. Hopefully this helps. __________________ 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE

11-11-2014, 08:45 PM	#20
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Comes out with no problem. Just put car on ramps or stands, remove rims. Remove bar mounts slide out passenger side till drivers side end is thru and below drivers side frame, than lower it and twist out from drivers side. If you need more room you can loosen power steering. If that makes sense. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

11-11-2014, 10:12 PM	#21
Zombie killer Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola Fla. ~Mike & Kym~ Posts: 656 View My Garage	I am gonna claim it's not possible to change the front sway bar on a 2013 SS with electric steering without raising the motor a little. I tried and I was beating all the new red powder coating trying it. Gave up and raised the motor about 1-2" and bam it was in. It takes 60 seconds to loosen the bolts , better than 15 minutes of cussing. __________________

11-12-2014, 10:31 AM	#23
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	Great advice ty all.. I try it first not screwing with motor mounts! __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber