96SScamaroSS96

hello I am looking to rebuild my suspension on my 96 camaro ss I am going to keep the sway bars abd such but just want to replace my bushings.
What bushing set would be best for this?
what else beside the bushings should be replaced? Hsould the tierods go too?
What are all the parts that I need?
Please help
thank you
Frances

mzgp5x

I have a 97ss. A road suspension (level 1 SLP option). Did the front bushings on the lower and top A arm this winter. The stock bushings are very soft. Ball jpints were good. I also did the sway bar bushings front and rear. Swaybar bushings are easy. I used Energy Suspension kit. It took me a little while to find the correct technique to remove the stock bushings on the arms (heated the rubber from the inside and disassembled while hot). I have also done the engine mounts and trans mount/ torque-arm. The front bushings really tighten it up. I have alot of mods. You will also need an alignment. (Approx $53) HTH B. (97ss 383ci D1 M6 Moser 12)

vinced76

I have a 97 WS6 and just installed UMI lower control arms, strut tower brace, panhard bar, subframe connectors, Spohn sway bar bushings, and KYB gas-a-just shocks in the rear (still waiting for good weather to go front shocks upper arms). Huge difference thus far even with a stock front suspension. It feels like you can actually control the car with ease. The KYB shocks were a bit stiff however I'm happy with them thus far. I"m running stock WS6 springs. Its a daily driver.

williamfvc

I change the control arm and the sway bar bushing and i used the ernegy suspension kit. A littler tricky part is to remove the old bushing but if you fallow the method that mzgp5x said your gone be all right.

96SScamaroSS96

thank you so much for all your help so it seems that energy suspension is the way to go. Do I get the master bushing kit? thank you once again

williamfvc

Yes, buy the master kit. It is cheaper than buy all separate.

Bud M

Poly bushings are not the best option for everything, you might want to do further research before spending your money. One of the front lower A arm bushings (I forget which one) should be an OEM type for best performance.

Poly is much more likely to make squeaky noises, if you care about that.

If you go with poly swaybar bushings, the ones with grease nipples built into the clamps are a good idea.

96SScamaroSS96

wow thanks that helps alot

Bud M

One more piece of advice then: if you happen to know a competent mechanic (not just a shade tree mechanic, but someone who makes their living that way), get your car up on their lift and have them look things over. They can quickly identify what may need replacing, and what's ok. They can point out what you can easily replace yourself (like swaybar bushings) and what you will have to have done (like A arm ushings that need a bearing press to remove). Then just replace what needs it instead of throwing parts at the car in expectation of better handling.

96SScamaroSS96

that is great advice thank you so much for your help