Want SS suspension for Z28, but how?
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Want SS suspension for Z28, but how?
Hi, I'm sort of new to this forum, only been here a few times. I own a 2001 Camaro Z28, A4. Just rolled over 66,000 miles. I have noticed in the last 5,000-10,000 miles that the ride quality is decreasing and so is the handling. What I want is a fresh suspension. However, I've read that the SS models came with a stiffer and sportier supsension. Does anyone have any ideas on where I can get factory OEM, or better than SS replacement parts? And what all parts should I replace?
I'm feeling I should replace the front and rear struts mainly. Possibly the tie rods, to stiffen up the steering...and maybe the sway bars. Any suggestions?
I'm feeling I should replace the front and rear struts mainly. Possibly the tie rods, to stiffen up the steering...and maybe the sway bars. Any suggestions?
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But a lot of these vendors don't exactly specify what springs/shocks they are selling. They say 1998-2002 Camaro. I can't be sure if I'm getting the shocks from a base V6, a Z28, an SS, or just some aftermarket part. I would like OEM SS suspension or aftermarket that is improved over the SS suspension.
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The only suspension difference from a Z28 to SS is sway bars unless they were SLP optioned with Bilstiens and Eibachs.
Replace all bushings and do a spring/shock/sway bar upgrade and you'll love it. Bilstiens if your on a budget or Konis if you have the $. I love my konis with vogtland springs.
Replace all bushings and do a spring/shock/sway bar upgrade and you'll love it. Bilstiens if your on a budget or Konis if you have the $. I love my konis with vogtland springs.
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Well I have stock Z28 parts right now, so if I got fresh SS suspension that'd be a good step up for me. I'm looking at spending up to $600.
Thing that really bothers me is the car feels shakey at high speeds, and the sharpness of the handling is decreasing. I want it to feel sharp and nimble again, preferably better than when it was brand new.
Thing that really bothers me is the car feels shakey at high speeds, and the sharpness of the handling is decreasing. I want it to feel sharp and nimble again, preferably better than when it was brand new.
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Well I have stock Z28 parts right now, so if I got fresh SS suspension that'd be a good step up for me. I'm looking at spending up to $600.
Thing that really bothers me is the car feels shakey at high speeds, and the sharpness of the handling is decreasing. I want it to feel sharp and nimble again, preferably better than when it was brand new.
Thing that really bothers me is the car feels shakey at high speeds, and the sharpness of the handling is decreasing. I want it to feel sharp and nimble again, preferably better than when it was brand new.
I would check those things first.
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Well I have stock Z28 parts right now, so if I got fresh SS suspension that'd be a good step up for me. I'm looking at spending up to $600.
Thing that really bothers me is the car feels shakey at high speeds, and the sharpness of the handling is decreasing. I want it to feel sharp and nimble again, preferably better than when it was brand new.
Thing that really bothers me is the car feels shakey at high speeds, and the sharpness of the handling is decreasing. I want it to feel sharp and nimble again, preferably better than when it was brand new.
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Strano is the guru on f-body suspension and a sponsor here. Send him an email or give him a call. Nice guy who's willing to work with you and not oversell you stuff you don't need...
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Strano!! the way to go..I have KYB's with Sportlines..nice drop with rear heater hose mods but rides like **** with the Eibachs right now...gonna get some Strano's than either Bilsteins or Koni's in the future.
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$600 is a good amount of money to start off modifying your suspension. However, if your car is unstable at high speed you may have something worn, tie rod, ball joint, etc. You may want to check those basic wear items out first before you start spending money on aftermarket items.
If your car checks out fine I would definitely look at getting a set of shocks. With $600 you can easily get a set of SLP bilsteins, which would turn your Z28 into a completely different car. Sadly your just short of being able to afford a set of springs, which again would COMPLETELY change the car. However, when lowering an F-body there are other misc. items that you *should* get but aren't necessarily required (panhard rod, relo brackets, etc.). Good luck
If your car checks out fine I would definitely look at getting a set of shocks. With $600 you can easily get a set of SLP bilsteins, which would turn your Z28 into a completely different car. Sadly your just short of being able to afford a set of springs, which again would COMPLETELY change the car. However, when lowering an F-body there are other misc. items that you *should* get but aren't necessarily required (panhard rod, relo brackets, etc.). Good luck
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I have taken it to an alignment shop, they say the alignment is fine. But here's the really tricky thing about it. I live in the deep south, Mississippi, it gets in the upper 90's and low 100's here often. During the day time when it's VERY hot outside, the car feels a little sloppy, it doesn't change lanes as quickly. But once night comes, and cools off to the 70's or so the car feels sharp and nimble again, feels like a true sports car. A friend from I know, who is a real car guru himself says that for these cars that as the suspension parts age and get more mileage they become more susceptible to the heat, expanding slightly with the heat and thus decreasing their capabilities. He says that new parts won't be affected by the heat...as much.
Anyone else have any insight on this?
By the way, the car just passed 66,000 miles.
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Most people say they are a great mod and tighten the car up a lot. Which I would like, the car does ride pretty rough, and feels shaky. Part of that I blame on it having T-tops, part I blame it being a Camaro and having that type of suspension, and part I blame on it having 66,000 miles.