Configuring new suspension setup for my SS

[dma05]

So I went a completely different route with my suspension. Everything has been received except for the Hendrix Solid Cradle bushings and RideTech Coilovers, which arrive next week.

I have a question, though, and I see mixed reviews/opinions. Since I will be redoing the whole suspension, should I upgrade the differential bushings to Delrin or just leave the stock ones there as is?

Here is my complete list of what I got:

SUSPENSION:
RideTech HQ Coil-Overs (11500210)
Pedders SportsRyder Sway Bar Kit (PED-814095)
1LE Front Sway End Link [driver side] (22842516)
1LE Front Sway End Link [passenger side] (22842515)
Z28 Rear Shock Mount [driver side upper] (22836727)
Z28 Rear Shock Mount [passenger side upper] (22836734)
1LE Rear Sway Bar End Link x2 (22761221)
1LE Rear Toe Link x2 (22845487)
1LE Rear Lower Control Arm Kit (23484878)
Z28 Wheel Hubs x4 (25954415 [RW20-119])
Z28 Rear Trailing Arm x2 (23104900)

BUSHINGS:
BMR Rear Upper Control Arm Derlin Bushings (BK039)
BMR Rear Trailing Arm (outer) Bushings (BK006)
BMR Front Bushing Kit [incl. BK008, BK018, BK019] (BK022)
Hendrix Solid Rear HE-X Cradle Bushings

FRONT SUSPENSION HARDWARE REPLACED AS OF 2022:
GM Nut-FRT STAB HYD SHF Link x2 (11516078)
GM Nut-FRT SUSP Strut MT x2 (11569638)
GM Radius Rod at Bushing x2 (11589357)
GM Strut Clevis Bolts x4 (11589370)
GM Brake Caliper Bracket to Knuckle x4 (11570788)

REAR SUSPENSION HARDWARE REPLACED AS OF 2022:
GM Nut-RR S/ABS [UPR] x2 (11516078)
GM Strut to Lower Control Arm x2 (11561300)
GM Lower Control Arm at Knuckle Assembly x2 (11589279)
GM Upper Control Arm Rear Bolt to Bushing x2 (92138935) Discontinued M14x2x60 flanged
GM Upper Control Arm Rear Bushing Bracket Bolts x4 (92139140)
GM Upper Control Arm Pivot Joint x2 (92139090)
GM Upper Control Arm to Knuckle Assembly x2 (11589279)
GM Trailing Arm to Knuckle Assembly x2 (11589279)
GM Rear Cradle (subframe) Bolts to Body x4 (11589375)
GM Brake Caliper Bracket to Knuckle x4 (11515781)

[gtstorey]

How low are you planning on going with the coil overs? If LOW, then you might want want to go with the offset diff bushings.

I don't know that I have ever seen what you are planning to do with the car after the suspension upgrades. Even pushing hard on curvy roads, I can't really tell the difference between stock diff bushings and poly. I'm not sure that I would even consider Diff bushings part of an upgraded suspension.

[dma05]

After I posted that question, Henrdrix called me to update on my order for the solid bushings. They ship on Tuesday. He then asked why I didn’t get the offset differential bushings and explained the benefits. Since my car has 150k miles on it, my bushings are probably pretty worn by now. He also said since the coulovers will lower the car a minimum of an inch+ that the axles will then take on more stress. So, I pulled the trigger and ordered them.