1le rear suspension vs ss suspension - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

KevinHoward8509 · 12-14-2020, 09:27 AM

is there much of a difference between the 2?

i have a 1LE and i am pulling the rear end out and going with a strange setup and was gonna sell my entire setup to a friend and he asked what the difference between his and mine is other than the 3.91 ratio i thought they 1LE had some upgrades to it for the track for traction?

14Black1LESS · 12-14-2020, 10:05 AM

You should be able to find the differences here.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212140

The suspension is beefed up more so you can track the car.

taz1727 · 12-14-2020, 10:20 AM

Shocks are stiffer but provide much better handling. Your friend will notice the difference, sway bars bigger as well in case hes receiving that too.

GONIF · 12-14-2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by taz1727

Shocks are stiffer but provide much better handling. Your friend will notice the difference, sway bars bigger as well in case hes receiving that too.

And the shocks on the 1LE have defective damping/ valving ,and should have been recalled and replaced free . BANG

supersnake05 · 12-17-2020, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

And the shocks on the 1LE have defective damping/ valving ,and should have been recalled and replaced free . BANG

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GONIF · 12-18-2020, 10:32 AM

Sooner or later you are going to get the dreaded bang over certain road bumps . Only cure is to replace the front shocks.

2015_1LE_soon · 01-26-2021, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by supersnake05

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Unfortunately, this is very true... many sleepless nights for me, as I was stuck with the "dealer cannot duplicate" crap... I eventually got the front strut swapped, and it's perfect. Now, I'm hearing the rears going.... not sure if it's the same defective issue, but the front-right was banging since brand new... I hve 68,000km on the car. Not sure if i should get factory struts or aftermarket...
Any suggestions???

supersnake05 · 02-05-2021, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2015_1LE_soon

Unfortunately, this is very true... many sleepless nights for me, as I was stuck with the "dealer cannot duplicate" crap... I eventually got the front strut swapped, and it's perfect. Now, I'm hearing the rears going.... not sure if it's the same defective issue, but the front-right was banging since brand new... I hve 68,000km on the car. Not sure if i should get factory struts or aftermarket...
Any suggestions???

I don't have the "BANG" yet but was thinking about the B6 bilsteins. Rock auto had a decent deal on them but 1 was out of stock. Plan on lowering mine so figured while I'm in there....

HOJO · 02-05-2021, 09:31 PM

The bang was associated with the front struts primarily. He will be getting exactly what MS3 posted. A large improvement over the standard SS suspension.

olblue75 · 02-05-2021, 09:33 PM

So the 1LE
1 Bigger front sway bar
2 Bigger rear sway bar with outboard mounting
3 Stiffer rear shock mounts
4 Valving is different in shocks and struts
5 Shared rear links from the ZL1 and Z28
6 20x10 front 20x11 rear forged wheels with squared 285s.
7 Heavier front sway bar links
8 3.91 Diff same case as SS/Z28
9 Transmission has a different gear set in the first few gears

Level300 · 02-12-2021, 01:55 PM

BANG only happened in colder weather right guys? below 40f ? My shocks were fine in the summer time. Or do I have that backwards? I don’t remember, I swapped out my suspension a while ago.

GONIF · 02-13-2021, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Level300

BANG only happened in colder weather right guys? below 40f ? My shocks were fine in the summer time. Or do I have that backwards? I don’t remember, I swapped out my suspension a while ago.

Hell no , happens in both cold and hot weather on certain bumps . The cure is Bilstein B6 shocks or coil overs. This should have been a recall by Chevrolet, the valving was a faulty design .If Bilstein can do it ,so could have Chevrolet. And in fact for what Chevrolet charged for the 1LE package they could have used the good Bilstein shocks to begin with at the same cost or at most $100.00 more .

El Boricua · 02-27-2021, 04:53 PM

What's the OEM replacement number (or Bilstein) for the front shocks..?

Thanks

olblue75 · 02-28-2021, 01:31 AM

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-35-245728 Front

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-35-245735 Front

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-222976 Rears

You can find the rears cheaper on Rock Auto.

12-14-2020, 09:27 AM	#1
KevinHoward8509 Drives: 2014 camaro ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Kalamazoo Michigan Posts: 209	1le rear suspension vs ss suspension is there much of a difference between the 2? i have a 1LE and i am pulling the rear end out and going with a strange setup and was gonna sell my entire setup to a friend and he asked what the difference between his and mine is other than the 3.91 ratio i thought they 1LE had some upgrades to it for the track for traction? __________________ 2014 SS 1LE summit white RWHP 1032 Modifications are as follows: Engine, forged and stroked 416 CI, Procharger F1A-94 with upgraded race intercooler and big red blow off valve, HP Tuner, AEM Wideband with Gauge, TSP Supercharger Camshaft 224/240 .615/.615 112 +3, Brian Tooley Dual Valve Springs, Brian Tooley Chromoly Pushrods and ported heads. Fore innovations twin 450 pumps on E-85 Brian Tooley Titanium Retainers, GM 3 Bolt Conversion, New GM Oil Pump, Injector Dynamics ID 1700 Injectors, Kooks 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers ,

12-14-2020, 10:05 AM	#2
14Black1LESS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 698	You should be able to find the differences here. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212140 The suspension is beefed up more so you can track the car. __________________

12-14-2020, 10:20 AM	#3
taz1727 Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Miami Posts: 104	Shocks are stiffer but provide much better handling. Your friend will notice the difference, sway bars bigger as well in case hes receiving that too. __________________ K&N Intake/ Pray Ported TB/ GPI Rod-Mod Intake Manifold/ GPI Ported Heads/ GPI SS3 Cam/ TSP 1-7/8" LTH to NPP/ Z/28 Diff/ Hendrix Offset Bushings/ BMR Delrin Cradle Bushings/ Pedders 27/32mm Sway Bars/ 1LE Shocks & Struts/ BMR 1.25 Springs/ Mishimoto Catch Can

12-18-2020, 10:32 AM	#6
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Sooner or later you are going to get the dreaded bang over certain road bumps . Only cure is to replace the front shocks. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

02-05-2021, 09:33 PM	#10
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,069	So the 1LE 1 Bigger front sway bar 2 Bigger rear sway bar with outboard mounting 3 Stiffer rear shock mounts 4 Valving is different in shocks and struts 5 Shared rear links from the ZL1 and Z28 6 20x10 front 20x11 rear forged wheels with squared 285s. 7 Heavier front sway bar links 8 3.91 Diff same case as SS/Z28 9 Transmission has a different gear set in the first few gears __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

02-05-2021, 09:31 PM	#9
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 873	The bang was associated with the front struts primarily. He will be getting exactly what MS3 posted. A large improvement over the standard SS suspension.

02-12-2021, 01:55 PM	#11
Level300 Drives: 2015 Black rs/ss/1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: PA Posts: 271	BANG only happened in colder weather right guys? below 40f ? My shocks were fine in the summer time. Or do I have that backwards? I don’t remember, I swapped out my suspension a while ago.

02-27-2021, 04:53 PM	#13
El Boricua Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Twin Turbo Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 314	What's the OEM replacement number (or Bilstein) for the front shocks..? Thanks

02-28-2021, 01:31 AM	#14
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,069	https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-35-245728 Front https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-35-245735 Front https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-222976 Rears You can find the rears cheaper on Rock Auto. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.