LS1 Suspension

[akcamaro02]

I found a complete LS1 suspension package, my question is, A. does this fit up w/the v6s suspension?? B. is it worth upgrading?

[vr4gasm]

Re: LS1 Suspension

yes it will fit and if its worth it depends on the price

[ssms5411]

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What parts for the suspension , because the V6 and V8 have mostly the same suspension unless its a 1LE model.

[Choppers]

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sometimes man those parts are worn out(bushings and what not). i mean suspension parts aren't really that expensive.

[ssms5411]

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^ True , just get some LCA's ,SFC, panhard rod?, shocks and maybe springs. Then your suspension will almost be new, but then you will have to look at the front lower/upper A arm bushing, Trans mount, TQ arm mount, sway bar bushings/endlinks and tie end rods.

[SilverRS96]

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Upgrading to ls1 suspension is kinda pointless imo. Won't gain anything like said above its the same pieces. The v8 spings will make u sit higher an give u more of a 4x4 look. Use the money for some tubular lcas and phb like said above.

[bigbrian442]

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What parts for the suspension , because the V6 and V8 have mostly the same suspension unless its a 1LE model.

98 and newer (LS1) cars use the same suspension and brakes as the V6 with the exception of front spring rate. The only differences are the harder bushings use in the 1LE and WS6 cars. The 1LE and WS6 also used stiffer springs than the other V8 cars. Did the OP read anything in the tech database on the web page?

[transamtom1]

Re: LS1 Suspension

Swaybars would be an upgrade,thats about it.

[ssms5411]

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The 1LE front upper /lower A arms are beefer/weigh more along with the LCA's and Panhardrod and springs /shocks. I searched the 1LE site and found alot of info on 1LE stuff, thats why I have 1LE rear springs, their progessive stock height springs 130LBS-170LBS with heater hose mod already done. Brian I fon't think hardy anyone reads the data bases or searches, becuase all the answers are there. Thats how I chose the 1LE springs, plus they were new. Sway bars are all over the place , off of SS's or WS6's 32/19 setup's.

[akcamaro02]

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well the suspension i found has sway bars for sale..what size would you all recommend? The other suspension parts were the shocks and springs off an LS1 F-Body..so i take it from what everyone said, there's no difference?

[SilverRS96]

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the front shocks and the springs r differnt which r not valved for a v6. So basically ull b waisting money on the suspension.

[ssms5411]

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Needs to be a SS or WS6 to get the 32mm hollow front and 19 solid rear, yes the shocks will be decarbons on the LS1 most likely, so better to look for aftermarket shocks.

[akcamaro02]

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what size sway bars are on the 6s? they have both those sizes for sale..

[ssms5411]

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Look in the Tech database it has alot of info on our 3800's also modification lists.

[akcamaro02]

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I found a 24mm rear sway bar..40 bucks..good buy?
and a 30mm front sway bar..40 bucks