What else should be upgraded when installing lowering springs? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 11-19-2012, 06:21 PM

I just got me some Pedders springs. I figure if I'm taking stuff apart anyway, I might as well do some upgrades while I got everything tore down.

I'm already planning on installing sway bars at the same time (with poly sway bar bushings)..

I'm also guessing sway bar end-link bushings too and trailing arm bushings?

So, without having to read and remember the entire Gen5 Camaro upgrade "BOOK", what else would be easy access to do? (though, that post/book has a lot of good info in it as I found when skimming it).

Not going for a track setup.. My cars primary function is a daily driver, cruisin on the twistys car..

Maybe I might do some track days next summer.

Advice is appreciated.

nikos30 · 11-19-2012, 06:27 PM

I heard sub frame bushings and the control arms should be upgraded along with the sway bars. where is that book anyway?

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 11-19-2012, 06:58 PM

Sub frame bushings or inserts,sway bar with bushings,end links and your springs should make nice improvement.

danvillekidd · 11-19-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikos30

I heard sub frame bushings and the control arms should be upgraded along with the sway bars. where is that book anyway?

It is now on the first page of this section. Sorry don't know how to get link and post it.

bajamoon · 11-19-2012, 08:58 PM

The book
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90270

How about ZL1 lca's and rear sway bar? Pedders radius bush, cradle inserts are a must and they are the foundation to the suspension. You should know that since you have seen the book.

Inserts, radius bush, you have good springs now and the rest is up to you.

I loves me some Pedders

Rob@WretchedMS · 11-20-2012, 12:49 AM

As Bruce and a couple of others mentioned, the Radius Rod Bushings would be a good place to start, as well as the subframe bushings.
There are a few choices for each of the parts depending on how aggressive you want/need.

You don't have end link bushings to replace, the end links that are on your car are double ball links, however the ZL1 swaybar is the hot ticket for the SS cars, and we have a conversion kit that will include the sway bars, bushings, links, and rear lower arms due to the updated location of the swaybar links on the ZL1 bar.

These recommendations are something that i would recommend regardless of installing lowering springs, they are just good recommendations period.

11-19-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY Autoboticus Roboticus Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,298 View My Garage	What else should be upgraded when installing lowering springs? I just got me some Pedders springs. I figure if I'm taking stuff apart anyway, I might as well do some upgrades while I got everything tore down. I'm already planning on installing sway bars at the same time (with poly sway bar bushings).. I'm also guessing sway bar end-link bushings too and trailing arm bushings? So, without having to read and remember the entire Gen5 Camaro upgrade "BOOK", what else would be easy access to do? (though, that post/book has a lot of good info in it as I found when skimming it). Not going for a track setup.. My cars primary function is a daily driver, cruisin on the twistys car.. Maybe I might do some track days next summer. Advice is appreciated. __________________

11-19-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594 View My Garage	I heard sub frame bushings and the control arms should be upgraded along with the sway bars. where is that book anyway? __________________

11-19-2012, 08:58 PM	#5
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	The book http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90270 How about ZL1 lca's and rear sway bar? Pedders radius bush, cradle inserts are a must and they are the foundation to the suspension. You should know that since you have seen the book. Inserts, radius bush, you have good springs now and the rest is up to you. I loves me some Pedders __________________ My Build Thread http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...=1#post5036900 Maureen@Rodgers Chevrolet...The best prices and customer service period!!(734)676-9600 Gen5Diy.com.....http://www.gen5diy.com/ Wretched Motorsports..www.wretchedms.com/ Pedders USA...http://www.peddersusa.com/

11-19-2012, 06:58 PM	#3
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 705	Sub frame bushings or inserts,sway bar with bushings,end links and your springs should make nice improvement.

11-20-2012, 12:49 AM	#6
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	As Bruce and a couple of others mentioned, the Radius Rod Bushings would be a good place to start, as well as the subframe bushings. There are a few choices for each of the parts depending on how aggressive you want/need. You don't have end link bushings to replace, the end links that are on your car are double ball links, however the ZL1 swaybar is the hot ticket for the SS cars, and we have a conversion kit that will include the sway bars, bushings, links, and rear lower arms due to the updated location of the swaybar links on the ZL1 bar. These recommendations are something that i would recommend regardless of installing lowering springs, they are just good recommendations period.