Suspension and Chassis Questions about your suspension? Need chassis advice?

1LE Camaro

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:11 PM
  #1  
Calico's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
From: Eastside
Car: 1985 Buick Regal T
Engine: 87 3.8 turbo/lc2 drive train
Transmission: 200r4brf
1LE Camaro

does anyone know the differance between the Rear Lower Control Arms (1LE Camaro) and the stock ones? why are they so desireable?
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:14 PM
  #2  
Apeiron's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 20,981
Likes: 11
From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
The 1LE used higher durometer bushings, I believe. The arms themselves are still garbage compared to anything aftermarket though.
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 01:07 PM
  #3  
Calico's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
From: Eastside
Car: 1985 Buick Regal T
Engine: 87 3.8 turbo/lc2 drive train
Transmission: 200r4brf
ok just wanted to know
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:35 PM
  #4  
JamesC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
I believe the higher durometer is 50K. For comparison the production bushings are 11K. Apparently, this helped reduce wheel hop under hard acceleration. They may still be available from GM, P/N 10164151. Aperion is right.

JamesC
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Vintageracer
Camaros for Sale
12
Jan 10, 2020 05:33 PM
84z96L31vortec
Tech / General Engine
7
Aug 20, 2017 12:16 AM
BADNBLK
Auto Detailing and Appearance
15
Nov 16, 2016 09:12 AM
gta90
TPI
40
Sep 15, 2015 04:00 PM
THABADGUY
Brakes
2
Aug 11, 2015 03:43 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:57 AM.