blakss

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Hey you guys Im having a little trouble finding the thread about the rear suspension upgrades for the 06+ SS's . i know that our cars have trailing arms that are on a offset but dont remember what vendor offered an upgrade.

Im almost 100 percent it was UMI but dont remember. believe BMR offered thicker arms that rubbed and i think UMI had a slighter offset that worked. this is off the top of my head so i could be off. but if you guys know or have them installed please drop in. comments are always welcomed.

UMI Performance

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Hello,

I have heard of other brands using larger diameter tubing which lead to tire rubbing with wider tires. We use 1.250" DOM tubing which is not larger than the factory arms and we haven't had any tire clearance issues.

If I can help anymore please ask. Also this item is on sale right now too

Thank you!
Ryan

blakss

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For them to work they need to be on an offset can not be dead center. Would you be able to clarify it. And maybe a pic?

UMI Performance

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No they don't need to be offset, just bolt in like the factory control arms do. They are the same width as factory arms.

I hope that helps,
Ryan

blakss

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For the 06+ the bar is offset on the mounting bracket . Needed to clear the 18 inch wheels.

AlabamaGuy

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I was under the impression that the ss suspension didn't change. Although, I have been wrong before.

blakss

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Well the 06+ SS's got the "updated" parts although some are kinda one off" the sways are bigger. Struts are different at least in tha rear.trailing arms are rectangular and on an offset I believe on the LTZ and SS .

Mels SS

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So what part # for the trailing arms UMI

blakss

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They only offer one w bodie trailing arm which should work. I'll find out in a couple days.

neilownz

Yea I'm using the umi ones cause the bmrs rubbed with my tires. Stock is like 3/4 inch square tubing.

Ill_Born_ss

THE 06+ ss has an offset trailing arm, it is made for the clearance of the 18" wheels

Mels SS

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Part # please

supercatxr7

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using ZZP's, no issues.

evil 5.3

what is the benefit to upgrading them

blakss

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never noticed the ZZP ones but for a 100 bux cant complain

Mels SS

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What is the part numbers ZZP UMI who ever please put a link

evil 5.3

here you go mel http://http://www.zzperformance.com/...1175&catid=138

The Guz

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Guys on the other w-body forums used to use the GMPP trailing arms as an upgrade to the factory parts. They have been discontinued by GM. So UMI's or GXP traling arms have been talked about. It is said that the GXP trailing arms are the same as the GMPP one's. Plus the GXP's are much cheaper than both.

blakss

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As far as i know the SS guys and GXP guys both come with the GMPP parts already. but when those fail.. UMI and ZZP come in.

neilownz

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=293