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08-01-2020, 10:44 AM
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   Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020
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Solid Rear Cradle Bushings
So I'm interested in changing out my rubber bushing for the 1le solid bushing. But im been reading that most people pay to have them changed out. I have read some DIY post but not to much info.
I'm wondering if you need to press the new bushing on with a press or do they just pop in? Do I need to drop the cradle to install them? I seen people heat up the metel to soften the glue but is that safe on the metel? Can it be done with a quick jack and not a full lift? |
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08-01-2020, 11:35 AM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
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If I may? I too am interested ...Has anyone done ZLE/Chevy Performance solids on a convertible yet??? Or might know if the cradle bushings across all Gen6 production lines are universal/standard? Thanks!
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08-01-2020, 12:09 PM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017
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I did the BMR Lockout kit, waaaaay easier install than the ZLE solid bushings.
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08-01-2020, 12:18 PM
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I was reading on that but I read that the ZLE solid is the way to go for the extra money but they are harder to install. |
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08-01-2020, 12:21 PM
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08-01-2020, 12:31 PM
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I just placed an order with gmperformancemotor.com. they where the cheapest I found with free shipping came out to $374.
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08-01-2020, 12:43 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
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08-01-2020, 12:59 PM
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I'm also thinking in doing a full bmr suspension upgrade snice you have to pretty much loosing all suspension bolts to do the cradle kit.
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08-01-2020, 01:51 PM
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 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: May 2018
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I've done the BMR lock out kit, pretty easy to do. The only bolts you need to take loose are the cradle bolts. I'm happy with the results on the road course, which was my main reason for doing the mod. On the street it's noticeable but not as much as when the car is at the limits.
I chose the BMR lock out kit mainly because its an easy install and doesn't require pressing out the original bushings and the new ones.
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08-01-2020, 02:35 PM
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Those who have done the ZLE bushing how did you guys press them in?
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08-01-2020, 02:42 PM
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Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019
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08-01-2020, 03:40 PM
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I just did the ZLE solid bushing install.
There is a good post somewhere in here if you search, that shows a fairly simple remove and install process. Took us an afternoon. Single best mod you can do imo. Best Regards, Dave
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08-01-2020, 04:17 PM
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I think I remember a post from a guy that did solid bushings and in the process of the installation, he didn't replace a bolt because he did not realize it was torque to yield. It ended up braking and caused some real problems. My only point is to make you aware so you don't repeat the same mistake. I'm interested in any improvement provided by this mod as well.
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08-01-2020, 04:27 PM
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The kit i purchased comes with all the bolts to replace, also the reason why i think im going to change to bmr suspension parts. Just realized while writing this. If the bolts are torque to yield and I install all the components. Then I take it for alignment, does that mean I have to replace bolts again? 
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