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SS_Dave · 10-04-2023, 01:24 PM

So my little project car is at about 113K. Mostly rides right, but I suspect it could be better. I also have a slight bit of steering wheel shake, but know that is not wheels or tires. More likely toe rods, control arms worn or similar. So, in short, I'm looking at what all I should refresh or improve. I'm looking to have everything feel nice and tight. Maybe have the car feel a little more nimble if possible. Likely going introduce coilovers as I'd like to be slightly lower but want factory or better ride. So, without throwing thousands at the suspension, what are the primary recommended items to address?

Eddymel1998 · 10-05-2023, 02:03 PM

I remember I talked with a friend while back and he mentioned that the biggest difference in higher mile cars is when shocks are replaced, which you seem to have covered, other then that go shake the heck out of individual parts and see if any bearings or bushings are gone or close to going, rest is probably upgrades

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-08-2023, 01:05 PM

So far aside from the front struts and rear shocks, the only thing I had to replace were the inner and outer tie rod ends.. 130k on the clock now.

SS_Dave · 10-08-2023, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

So far aside from the front struts and rear shocks, the only thing I had to replace were the inner and outer tie rod ends.. 130k on the clock now.

I suspect I need those. Haven't checked, but I'm betting they are worn.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-08-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Dave

I suspect I need those. Haven't checked, but I'm betting they are worn.

Yeah, I had one bad one on the passenger side, it's always that side. So we replaced all four of them.

OmniCamaro · 10-11-2023, 11:54 AM

The dreaded steering wheel shake. I lean towards the tires being flat spotted but it gets a tad worse while on the brakes. Looking for new rotors, lighter ones, to see if that helps. Pain in the butt.

rdavis · 04-21-2024, 08:43 AM

my car has the steering wheel shake, but it is only on certain road surfaces, such as grooved concrete. on a smooth road, there is no shake. car currently has 92k with the original suspension except for Hotchkiss 1" springs. Tires are less than a year old & wheels are strait. I am wondering if my front struts have taken a dump. Ideas?

10-04-2023, 01:24 PM	#1
SS_Dave Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 269	100K refresh So my little project car is at about 113K. Mostly rides right, but I suspect it could be better. I also have a slight bit of steering wheel shake, but know that is not wheels or tires. More likely toe rods, control arms worn or similar. So, in short, I'm looking at what all I should refresh or improve. I'm looking to have everything feel nice and tight. Maybe have the car feel a little more nimble if possible. Likely going introduce coilovers as I'd like to be slightly lower but want factory or better ride. So, without throwing thousands at the suspension, what are the primary recommended items to address? Last edited by SS_Dave; 10-06-2023 at 10:43 AM.

10-05-2023, 02:03 PM	#2
Eddymel1998 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 460	I remember I talked with a friend while back and he mentioned that the biggest difference in higher mile cars is when shocks are replaced, which you seem to have covered, other then that go shake the heck out of individual parts and see if any bearings or bushings are gone or close to going, rest is probably upgrades __________________ Behind every scratch is a story on what not to do, and my car has a lot of stories.

10-08-2023, 01:05 PM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,442	So far aside from the front struts and rear shocks, the only thing I had to replace were the inner and outer tie rod ends.. 130k on the clock now. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

10-11-2023, 11:54 AM	#6
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	The dreaded steering wheel shake. I lean towards the tires being flat spotted but it gets a tad worse while on the brakes. Looking for new rotors, lighter ones, to see if that helps. Pain in the butt. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

04-21-2024, 08:43 AM	#7
rdavis Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 121	my car has the steering wheel shake, but it is only on certain road surfaces, such as grooved concrete. on a smooth road, there is no shake. car currently has 92k with the original suspension except for Hotchkiss 1" springs. Tires are less than a year old & wheels are strait. I am wondering if my front struts have taken a dump. Ideas? __________________ 2012 2SS/RS 6speed, Howards asa cam on 113lsa Stainless works LT's, NPP exhaust, Z28 Cai, 3.91 gears. Tuned by Blue Thunder 2 racing Lubbock Texas.