What is TRUE 1LE for a 2002?

[DARK SDE '02]

One of the goals I have for my car is for it to be a 100% true 1LE component performer. The problem is I'm not entirely sure what parts are the real 1LE pieces and which aren't. I've been told the WS6 stuff was 1LE, or the Firehawk came with it stock or it was an upgradge, I've heard many different things. But what is the cold hard facts?! Right now I have at least the panhard rod, LCAs, and possibly the swaybars. I'm not sure what set of springs/shocks are 1LE. Also, there is a 1LE tranny mount and an aluminum driveshaft correct? Is the V8 aluminum driveshaft the same one part #?

Lots of questions, but I've just seen too much contradicting info around the net to be sure. I say we get it straight in one post [img]graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

Okay well it's 4am and I just asked a dumb question. You can pretty much just ignore all but the tranny mount and driveshaft portion or the question above... sorry I'm tired and slightly drunk. Cut me some slack! [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

[ May 14, 2004, 05:29 AM: Message edited by: DARK SDE '02 ]

[hawgs]

1LE is an RPO code... so if a car has that code, it has 1LE parts. Pretty self explanatory. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Why go all 1LE? Why not go aftermarket?

[LordoftheBling]

yeah after market is way better. screw gm and there 1le overpriced BS

[Timbo1969]

The guys at SLP told me to go aftermarket. They said 1LE is not very good bang for the buck.

[Wicked 3800 V6]

Depends what you want to do. 1LE RLCAs and PHR are a nice compromise for both kinds of handling (turns, straightline), and are readily available. 1LE also designated shocks, springs, and bushings in the front arms. All of those last components are more difficult to find, and not worth the trouble. (springs yes, front suspension no).

Snag the driveshaft though.

[GasGuzzlin]

So suppose something like this would not be a worthwhile upgrade for a old 3.4L??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...me=rvi%3A1%3A2

[DARK SDE '02]

Woah, is that for the Koni adj. shocks?! Seems too good to be true man... I'll try contacting the seller and see what's up

[hawgs]

Those look exactly like De Carbons to me.. maybe I am wrong.

[RallyRed 98]

Originally posted by hawgs:
Those look exactly like De Carbons to me.. maybe I am wrong.

but nobody has ever been scammed by untruthful advertisement on ebay!

that is a duplicate image the box of take-off shocks i got from SLP. save your $$$ :D

[hawgs]

De Carbons suck.. dont buy another set.

[Blue94V6]

If those are real 1LE parts, that guy is an idiot for selling them that cheap. I've heard that most people don't like the 1LE springs, but the shocks are the best you can get if you know how to tune them. They're very expensive though. If you want 1LE info, go to a 1LE website. That's where you're going to find the best info.

[vampyr]

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/1...rt_numbers.htm

try that site it might help in your search

[Dominic]

The only 1LE parts I recommend are as follows:
PHR
LCAs
Swaybars with bushings
Trans Mount


everything else you want to change you should go aftermarket. After running aftermarket, I prefer 1LE for street duty.