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Faster12 · 09-15-2016, 09:51 AM

So I looked throughout the forum because I remember seeing something awhile back about struts going out at 40k miles or something to that effect. So I have 74k miles on my 2012 ZL1 and it's starting to feel a bit soft on the road. The car seems likes it's a little too bounce happy. I know that people had made mention to the AC Delco parts on Amazon once bfore, but I want to make sure I know what to purchase or whether it's best to just take it to the dealership. I thought the suspension for these cars could only be replaced at a dealership...is that correct? I know when I changed my brakes there was a little grease around the shocks at 62k miles. Just looking for a little insight to save a few bucks. Obviously the intent is to keep my magnetic ride intact.

Crash76 · 09-15-2016, 10:21 AM

You can change the suspension yourself... I did the fronts when putting on camber plates

The rear is a little more involved due to the pins and connectir having to come apart... But there is a write up on it

Sven59 · 09-15-2016, 10:27 AM

I bought mine from Amazon, but be careful, different years have different part numbers and don't forget about alignment.

2014CamaroZL1 · 09-21-2016, 02:04 PM

I had a bit of oil on my rear shocks, did not look too bad.
But when I took them out...
Much/most of the fluid had left the shocks and was under the dust covers.
Plan on cleaning them out.

I installed front and rears with a friend in the garage.
Purchased at an excellent price from Cultrag:
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com
The write-ups on the forums are excellent.
Particularly how to de-pin the rear weather packs.

BMR Sales · 09-21-2016, 03:03 PM

Suspension Mods can be done outside the Dealership - by you, if you have the Tools & Skill. Otherwise a competent shop.

09-15-2016, 09:51 AM	#1
Faster12 Drives: 2012 Black ZL1 #1158 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 187 View My Garage	Replacing Suspension So I looked throughout the forum because I remember seeing something awhile back about struts going out at 40k miles or something to that effect. So I have 74k miles on my 2012 ZL1 and it's starting to feel a bit soft on the road. The car seems likes it's a little too bounce happy. I know that people had made mention to the AC Delco parts on Amazon once bfore, but I want to make sure I know what to purchase or whether it's best to just take it to the dealership. I thought the suspension for these cars could only be replaced at a dealership...is that correct? I know when I changed my brakes there was a little grease around the shocks at 62k miles. Just looking for a little insight to save a few bucks. Obviously the intent is to keep my magnetic ride intact.

09-15-2016, 10:27 AM	#3
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	I bought mine from Amazon, but be careful, different years have different part numbers and don't forget about alignment. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-21-2016, 02:04 PM	#4
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	I had a bit of oil on my rear shocks, did not look too bad. But when I took them out... Much/most of the fluid had left the shocks and was under the dust covers. Plan on cleaning them out. I installed front and rears with a friend in the garage. Purchased at an excellent price from Cultrag: http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com The write-ups on the forums are excellent. Particularly how to de-pin the rear weather packs. __________________ *ZL1 Camaro* - Worlds Largest* Sports Car* Road King - Not Garage Queen

09-15-2016, 10:21 AM	#2
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	You can change the suspension yourself... I did the fronts when putting on camber plates The rear is a little more involved due to the pins and connectir having to come apart... But there is a write up on it

09-21-2016, 03:03 PM	#5
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Suspension Mods can be done outside the Dealership - by you, if you have the Tools & Skill. Otherwise a competent shop.