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sspade · 07-18-2017, 09:41 AM

Anyone know the part number(s) for these?

Also, are there any modifications (new mounts, etc) that I need to put these on my car?

I don't want the entire 1LE track package, as I have other custom suspension work done by JPSS.

Scotty D · 07-18-2017, 09:45 AM

Why not just go the BillStein route?? Think if I didn't have a 1LE that's what I do

sspade · 07-18-2017, 09:47 AM

Interesting. I realize the quality of Bilstein but wasn't sure of the cost compared to 1LE or the difference in stance that it may have. I cant say that Ive seen a Camaro on Bilstein's (knowingly).

Would definitely appreciate more peoples opinion on this.

Scotty D · 07-18-2017, 09:57 AM

Right no bro !! Either way you can't go wrong you'll be happy . I think the cost difference is like $150-$250. I think ??? I just paid $427 shipped for my new rear 1LE shocks and I believe like $85 each front strut less then a year ago !

sspade · 07-18-2017, 10:02 AM

JPSS actually appears to have a nice deal on Bilstein B6 at ~$840, free shipping.

Can someone tell me if these are a direct swap with a stock V6 setup?

Avenging Orange · 07-18-2017, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspade

JPSS actually appears to have a nice deal on Bilstein B6 at ~$840, free shipping.

Can someone tell me if these are a direct swap with a stock V6 setup?

Ask Pete.

Tunamanz · 07-18-2017, 01:18 PM

I will be at JPSS first weekend in August getting my 1LE struts and springs removed. Pete is doing the B6 struts and DSE 1.5" lowering springs.

My 1LE struts and springs will be up for sale after that. Driving from JPSS to Michigan and then to Florida so can drop of in between to save shipping. My factory struts and springs will have roughly 18K-19K miles.

sspade · 07-19-2017, 07:34 AM

Confirmed with JP that they do fit.

Matty Ice · 07-19-2017, 05:28 PM

Are you going to change the springs when you install the struts/shocks? Either way you go, 1le or Bilstein you will have a nice set up. The Bilsteins are better than the 1le's but you will pay a little extra. Are you doing the work yourself? Might as well put in 1le/ZL1 or Z28 RUCA bushings? You'll have most of the suspension unbolted/unsprung and will be getting an alignment anyway. I put in the Z28 bushings, if you want my 1le/ZL1 RUCA's(9k mi) $50 plus shipping?

Zombie killer · 07-19-2017, 09:40 PM

Pete hooked me up with a nice set of B6s and they are way better than the OEM SS ones. I installed them with my BMR 1" lowering springs and cut the rear bump stops down 1" also.

JusticePete · 07-20-2017, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombie killer

Pete hooked me up with a nice set of B6s and they are way better than the OEM SS ones. I installed them with my BMR 1" lowering springs and cut the rear bump stops down 1" also.

The B6s are inverted. The bump stops are internal.

Interesting video

Zombie killer · 07-20-2017, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

The B6s are inverted. The bump stops are internal.

Yes the front struts have internal bump stops which I was not sure I wanted to delve inside them brand new to cut down the stops. Nice video explaining how to do it. The instructions that came with the rear shocks showed to reuse the OEM external bumpstops on the bilsteins of which I did. I also did cut them down 1/2" of each end. Any suggestions on the front internal bumpstops or just leave them alone for now ?

Interesting video

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07-18-2017, 09:41 AM	#1
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	1LE Struts Anyone know the part number(s) for these? Also, are there any modifications (new mounts, etc) that I need to put these on my car? I don't want the entire 1LE track package, as I have other custom suspension work done by JPSS. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

07-18-2017, 09:47 AM	#3
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Interesting. I realize the quality of Bilstein but wasn't sure of the cost compared to 1LE or the difference in stance that it may have. I cant say that Ive seen a Camaro on Bilstein's (knowingly). Would definitely appreciate more peoples opinion on this. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

07-18-2017, 10:02 AM	#5
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	JPSS actually appears to have a nice deal on Bilstein B6 at ~$840, free shipping. Can someone tell me if these are a direct swap with a stock V6 setup? __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

07-19-2017, 07:34 AM	#8
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Confirmed with JP that they do fit. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

07-19-2017, 09:40 PM	#10
Zombie killer Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola Fla. ~Mike & Kym~ Posts: 656 View My Garage	B6s Pete hooked me up with a nice set of B6s and they are way better than the OEM SS ones. I installed them with my BMR 1" lowering springs and cut the rear bump stops down 1" also. __________________

07-18-2017, 09:45 AM	#2
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Why not just go the BillStein route?? Think if I didn't have a 1LE that's what I do

07-18-2017, 09:57 AM	#4
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Right no bro !! Either way you can't go wrong you'll be happy . I think the cost difference is like $150-$250. I think ??? I just paid $427 shipped for my new rear 1LE shocks and I believe like $85 each front strut less then a year ago !

07-18-2017, 01:18 PM	#7
Tunamanz Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunshine Skyway Camaros Posts: 255	I will be at JPSS first weekend in August getting my 1LE struts and springs removed. Pete is doing the B6 struts and DSE 1.5" lowering springs. My 1LE struts and springs will be up for sale after that. Driving from JPSS to Michigan and then to Florida so can drop of in between to save shipping. My factory struts and springs will have roughly 18K-19K miles.

07-19-2017, 05:28 PM	#9
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	Are you going to change the springs when you install the struts/shocks? Either way you go, 1le or Bilstein you will have a nice set up. The Bilsteins are better than the 1le's but you will pay a little extra. Are you doing the work yourself? Might as well put in 1le/ZL1 or Z28 RUCA bushings? You'll have most of the suspension unbolted/unsprung and will be getting an alignment anyway. I put in the Z28 bushings, if you want my 1le/ZL1 RUCA's(9k mi) $50 plus shipping?