[JCunningham]

Yes thay can and it wont cause any damage. Would cost a mint at the dealer. Take it to a gm performance shop

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by ZLBlue

Can GM Dealers install them with no warranty issues? I've asked my local dealer and they said they could (two days maximum) but I would lose engine and drivetrain warranty if the bushings cause any damage in the future.

All the more reason to have them installed at a performance shop rather than a dealer.

A dealer would never know for warranty work, unless specifically looking for them.

[JCunningham]

Good point. Ya the dealer wouldn't know. They have GM stamped on them too so they would think there stock.

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

Good point. Ya the dealer wouldn't know. They have GM stamped on them too so they would think there stock.

I honestly have no clue why GM isn't standing behind the warranty on them. There is no adverse effects from adding them.

Maybe over the long term they will wear out the control arms bushings faster to lower than the mileage they were shooting for?? That would be my only educated guess.

I am loving mine so far and if I ever do wear out the stock arm bushings, I will go with BMR stuff anyways.

[JCunningham]

they give the same warranty on the zl1/1le so it shouldn't void it. i think it would only void it on the cradle bushings. 36k miles is nothing your stock bushings should be good for over 100,000 miles.

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

they give the same warranty on the zl1/1le so it shouldn't void it. i think it would only void it on the cradle bushings. 36k miles is nothing your stock bushings should be good for over 100,000 miles.

Good point.

I honestly do not see any good reason for the issues with warranty. Probably a legal decision more that a mechanical/practical one.

[JCunningham]

just checked my order with shopchevyparts. order canceled. no notification. think they went out of business. I sent a message through there contact us and is came back as delivery failed

[Shawnqa800720]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

just checked my order with shopchevyparts. order canceled. no notification. think they went out of business. I sent a message through there contact us and is came back as delivery failed

I just checked my GM order and same result (from the same website). Did you get a refund? I emailed them about it just now, but I know I did not have a refund issued.

Thanks for posting this!!

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

just checked my order with shopchevyparts. order canceled. no notification. think they went out of business. I sent a message through there contact us and is came back as delivery failed

I got mine from Wildhammer Motorsports. I wonder if GM stopped producing them.

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by ZLBlue

That's a massive shame then. I had some Camaro owners over here in Dubai asking about the bushings as well after they tried mine out.

I'm just guessing though, I don't know if that is fact.

[JCunningham]

gm has in fact discontinued there rear zl1/1le bushings. the only way to purchase them is with a rear cradle.

[TC2018SS1LE]

Originally Posted by TRZ06

Maybe GM realized that this one upgrade pretty much gets you all the handling benefits of the ZL1 1LE and it is hurting ZL1 1LE sales???

Just a wild guess, because truly, that is the ONLY weak point in the SS 1LE and ZL1's suspension. Most of the increased feel and increased stability in the ZL1 1LE is coming from those solid rear cradles. 95% of the front suspension is the same across all 3 models.

That would suck if they actually do discontinue them, but probably unlikely. When I got mine last year, they were on back order as well. I waiting about 4 weeks I think and picked them up from Wildhammer Motorsports.

A huge weak point in the suspension are the upper control arms and trailing arms.

[TC2018SS1LE]

Originally Posted by boostedlt1

I wonder if any other companies will be coming out with solid cradle bushings in the near future. I feel like the 5th gens have alot more options.

BMR has them

[Shawnqa800720]

Originally Posted by TC2018SS1LE

BMR has them

BMR doesn't have a direct replacement for a true "solid" rear cradle. They do have the Delrin bushing kit. The GM kit was solid aluminum.

Does anyone here know if the BMR lock out kit (the easy install one) increases ride height? It certainly seems like it would given the parts, but I do not know what the cradle bushings looked like when fully stock.

THANKS!