Looking for recommendations installing suspension kit
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Looking for recommendations installing suspension kit I am going to be installing the SLP 70001A suspension kit (32mm sway bar, Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks, lower control arms, panhard bar, poly bushings) next week and I am looking for any recommendations/warnings/pitfalls/things you would do different. I have been a long time reader but this is my first post. Any help you can give would be appreciated. I want to avoid turning my car into a squeaking rattle trap that eats tires like Rosie O'Donnell fires through a case of bon bons. 
BTW, I have a 2002 camaro SS with the SLP exhaust and wheels
BTW, I have a 2002 camaro SS with the SLP exhaust and wheels
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Re: Looking for recommendations installing suspension kit Just a couple of basics because I don't know what your concerns are:
In general be sure to work safely, jack stands, etc. and take your time.
Be prepared to do battle with front shocks - especially the right front, getting the top bolt off can be a challenge.
Use a good spring compressor and follow the safety precautions or have someone mount the springs on the shocks for you.
the left front shock requires removal of the master cylinder from the mount and moving out of the way take your time and be careful.
The rear springs come right out after you disconnect the shocks and lower the axle. Make sure you get the rubber mount and put it back properly.
Do your homework and get all the torque specs before you start.
tighten the LCAs after you put the weight back on the rear - and follow the torque specs.
Find a good alignment shop and make an appointment now to have it aligned when you're done.
In general be sure to work safely, jack stands, etc. and take your time.
Be prepared to do battle with front shocks - especially the right front, getting the top bolt off can be a challenge.
Use a good spring compressor and follow the safety precautions or have someone mount the springs on the shocks for you.
the left front shock requires removal of the master cylinder from the mount and moving out of the way take your time and be careful.
The rear springs come right out after you disconnect the shocks and lower the axle. Make sure you get the rubber mount and put it back properly.
Do your homework and get all the torque specs before you start.
tighten the LCAs after you put the weight back on the rear - and follow the torque specs.
Find a good alignment shop and make an appointment now to have it aligned when you're done.
Re: Looking for recommendations installing suspension kit If you know what you're doing, it won't be that hard. Make sure you tighten everything good the first time and grease (where needed) too. Drive it around for a day or two then retighten everything.
What kind of LCAs are they? The phr is adjustable right? I would also get some relocation brackets because you're car is going to be lower. These will allow the LCAs to be parallel with the ground again.
What kind of LCAs are they? The phr is adjustable right? I would also get some relocation brackets because you're car is going to be lower. These will allow the LCAs to be parallel with the ground again.
Re: Looking for recommendations installing suspension kit Here's a list of all the torque specifications, which can come in handy. Torque Specs Good luck, can't wait till I save the money to upgrade mine. 
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Re: Looking for recommendations installing suspension kit Thanks for the help guys. The LCAs and PHB are both from SLP. The PHB is not adjustable as far as I know. How difficult would it be to put the relocation brackets on afterward? I don't know where to pick any up quickly and I am planning to do this monday. Any tricks on greasing the bushings? I know they tend to cause a lot of squeaking if not done properly...
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