Adding 1LE Rear Sway Bar to 2012+ Convertible Models - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ryanbabz71 · 08-20-2016, 08:41 AM

Note this is for 2012+ Convertible cars. Coupes and prior to 2012 models are different.

Difficulty scale 3/10

Tools Needed

Safety Glasses
*Make sure the exhaust is cooled before starting. I used a fan to help cool down and also cool myself down as it was 90+ out
Gloves (nitrile or mechanics)
15mm Socket(s)
15mm Wrench (I used a gearwrench)
Allen Wrench to remove old end links
Air Ratchet
Ramps
Jack
ZL1 jack pad
Socket/Breaker bar to remove rear wheel lugnuts

Parts needed

2 - End Links Part - 22761221
1 Rear Sway Bar - 22786260

Comparison old bar vs new

You have to remove the rear wheels. I found this out after putting on the ramps. You cannot get the new end links into place with the wheels on.

Remove the sway bar bolts (15mm, 3 on each side) and remove the bar from the car

Install the new end links on each side. End links and new sway bar shown installed on pass side for reference.

Install sway bar, do not fully tighten the bolts. Then attach to the end link (you may need an extra hand to help it will speed things up) Thread the bolt. Next tighten all bolts, put wheel(s) back on, clean up and take for a test drive. Pretty simple install.

Removing the old end link

Other photos for reference (end link installed no bar, end link and bar installed (missing a bolt) the old end link)

Old bar

olblue75 · 08-20-2016, 08:59 PM

So the verts have provisions for either sway in the LCA???

Ryanbabz71 · 08-20-2016, 10:02 PM

You need to verify for sure. 2012+ cars should yes. Mine did

Ryan

LCPLPunk · 08-21-2016, 01:44 AM

Off-topic question, but how is your undercarriage so clean??

And, do you lube it against rust? It looks oily.

Ryanbabz71 · 08-21-2016, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Off-topic question, but how is your undercarriage so clean??

And, do you lube it against rust? It looks oily.

It wasn't so clean when I started but it wasn't bad I only have 6700 miles. I basically did an APC wipe down. I then sprayed with fluid film (the oily residue) to help with any light surface rust

Ryan

08-20-2016, 08:41 AM	#1
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Adding 1LE Rear Sway Bar to 2012+ Convertible Models Note this is for 2012+ Convertible cars. Coupes and prior to 2012 models are different. Difficulty scale 3/10 Tools Needed Safety Glasses Make sure the exhaust is cooled before starting. I used a fan to help cool down and also cool myself down as it was 90+ out Gloves (nitrile or mechanics) 15mm Socket(s) 15mm Wrench (I used a gearwrench) Allen Wrench to remove old end links Air Ratchet Ramps Jack ZL1 jack pad Socket/Breaker bar to remove rear wheel lugnuts Parts needed 2 - End Links Part - 22761221 1 Rear Sway Bar - 22786260 Comparison old bar vs new You have to remove the rear wheels. I found this out after putting on the ramps. You cannot get the new end links into place with the wheels on. Remove the sway bar bolts (15mm, 3 on each side) and remove the bar from the car Install the new end links on each side. End links and new sway bar shown installed on pass side for reference. Install sway bar, do not fully tighten the bolts. Then attach to the end link (you may need an extra hand to help it will speed things up) Thread the bolt. Next tighten all bolts, put wheel(s) back on, clean up and take for a test drive. Pretty simple install. Removing the old end link Other photos for reference (end link installed no bar, end link and bar installed (missing a bolt) the old end link) Old bar Attached Images __________________ Ryan 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

08-20-2016, 08:59 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,067	So the verts have provisions for either sway in the LCA??? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

08-20-2016, 10:02 PM	#3
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	You need to verify for sure. 2012+ cars should yes. Mine did Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

08-21-2016, 01:44 AM	#4
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Off-topic question, but how is your undercarriage so clean?? And, do you lube it against rust? It looks oily.