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TwentyTen2SSRS · 03-21-2015, 01:02 PM

So I need some help!

Was about to tackle my FE3 to FE4 upgrade this morning and want to confirm I am in fact missing pieces needed..

2010 SS here.

So I have the OEM LCAs (2012+ part number 20942237), BMR front and rear sways (SB039), and the rear end links (part #22761221).

But I think that I am short of everything I need. Do I need new FRONT end links also for the conversion?

If so, can someone help me with a part number?

Thanks for any help in advance - still holding on hope I can do this today with confirmation here and some luck GM has them in stock locally.

Thanks!

Ventmaster · 03-21-2015, 03:26 PM

Hold it! Just saw this was designed for newer 2013 on cars! You will need the newer front endlinks... !

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-21-2015, 03:56 PM

yes, but you said that you already had the newer front end links,
this is why i mentioned that you would need the 12mm drill for the front strut hole that the end link goes in to since your strut has a 10mm hole.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 03-21-2015, 05:20 PM

Yeah I knew that I just never bought the front end links. Think I confused myself. I only bought the rear end links so guess new one needed

TwentyTen2SSRS · 03-21-2015, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Hold it! Just saw this was designed for newer 2013 on cars! You will need the newer front endlinks... !

Wait what??

I haven't boughten the front end links yet. I guess missed them somehow!

I just need to find the part #s

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-21-2015, 05:23 PM

Fro the time being you can use the 10mm links that you have, just make sure they are tight, (and keep in mind they might loosen up a bit and make noise)

Also you can look locally for a 10mm ID and 12mm OD metal bushing/spacer that is shorter than the swaybar is wide and that will give you more time to get the newer style links.

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-21-2015, 05:24 PM

are you looking for stock part numbers or aftermarket?

TwentyTen2SSRS · 03-21-2015, 05:46 PM

Stock was what I was looking forb

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-21-2015, 05:50 PM

check the post that i just bumped about Suspension Codes

hammdo · 03-21-2015, 06:23 PM

Craig: we're you able to locate them?

-Don

TwentyTen2SSRS · 03-21-2015, 06:38 PM

I think so not sure. Dealers no real help. I have these as part numbers for the newer front end links (12mm) 22842515 and 22842516

hammdo · 03-21-2015, 07:09 PM

Those look like the right numbers for a 12 2ss...

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm

That is the link I have...

-Don

TwentyTen2SSRS · 03-21-2015, 07:11 PM

Thanks Don! Will order now!

hammdo · 03-21-2015, 07:11 PM

I do have a '13 service manual I can ck when I get home...

-Don

03-21-2015, 01:02 PM	#1
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	FE4 Upgrade help! So I need some help! Was about to tackle my FE3 to FE4 upgrade this morning and want to confirm I am in fact missing pieces needed.. 2010 SS here. So I have the OEM LCAs (2012+ part number 20942237), BMR front and rear sways (SB039), and the rear end links (part #22761221). But I think that I am short of everything I need. Do I need new FRONT end links also for the conversion? If so, can someone help me with a part number? Thanks for any help in advance - still holding on hope I can do this today with confirmation here and some luck GM has them in stock locally. Thanks! __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

03-21-2015, 05:20 PM	#4
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	Yeah I knew that I just never bought the front end links. Think I confused myself. I only bought the rear end links so guess new one needed __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

03-21-2015, 05:46 PM	#8
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	Stock was what I was looking forb __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

03-21-2015, 06:23 PM	#10
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Craig: we're you able to locate them? -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-21-2015, 06:38 PM	#11
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	I think so not sure. Dealers no real help. I have these as part numbers for the newer front end links (12mm) 22842515 and 22842516 __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

03-21-2015, 03:26 PM	#2
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,024	Hold it! Just saw this was designed for newer 2013 on cars! You will need the newer front endlinks... !

03-21-2015, 03:56 PM	#3
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	yes, but you said that you already had the newer front end links, this is why i mentioned that you would need the 12mm drill for the front strut hole that the end link goes in to since your strut has a 10mm hole.

03-21-2015, 05:23 PM	#6
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	Fro the time being you can use the 10mm links that you have, just make sure they are tight, (and keep in mind they might loosen up a bit and make noise) Also you can look locally for a 10mm ID and 12mm OD metal bushing/spacer that is shorter than the swaybar is wide and that will give you more time to get the newer style links.

03-21-2015, 05:24 PM	#7
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	are you looking for stock part numbers or aftermarket?

03-21-2015, 05:50 PM	#9
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	check the post that i just bumped about Suspension Codes

03-21-2015, 07:09 PM	#12
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Those look like the right numbers for a 12 2ss... http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm That is the link I have... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-21-2015, 07:11 PM	#13
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	Thanks Don! Will order now! __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)