1le shocks on 2010 ss? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Matt8892 · 01-06-2016, 07:40 PM

Will they work? Both front and rear on a 2010 ss. I have 1 inch lowering Springs I'll be putting on in the spring and figured if it's all apart..... Why not. I hear mention of different rear mounts? But anything else? Or will they just not work since the 2010 is fe3?

olblue75 · 01-06-2016, 08:02 PM

The 1LE rear shocks have a different mount and the are suppose to be a lot better than the SS shocks they are a single stage vs the SS are multi stage or vice versa. They are stiffer than than the SS so it might be a harsher ride along with lowering springs. Justice Pete can outfit your 1LE struts and shocks with Z/28 springs that also lower your ride.

Rear mounts are about 80 bucks each I'm going to start scouring all the GM website to find the best price on a set of mounts myself...

My understanding is you won't be sorry you installed them!!!

Matt8892 · 01-06-2016, 08:11 PM

I already have the springs. I'm just trying to figure it what else is needed or if it's even possible to just slap some 1le shocks on the car with new Springs. And I can handle the ride. If I wanted it to ride like a Cadillac, I would have gotten, well, a Cadillac. So day for instance I have my Springs and the 1le shocks. What else is needed to install these on a 2010 ss?

olblue75 · 01-06-2016, 08:54 PM

Just the upper rear mounts...

JDP Motorsports · 01-08-2016, 07:47 AM

The 1LE damper package is an excellent upgrade. You need the front struts, rear damper and rear upper mounts; that is it. Please feel free to call, email or PM us anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

96SS10SS · 01-08-2016, 09:23 AM

Matt,

How bad are the roads in your area of NJ? I would have already made this upgrade with my Hotchkis lowering springs if I wasn't so concerned about the suspension slamming on uneven/patched roads. Right now with the lowering springs (and 77k on the original shocks) it is pretty firm.

Do you track your car?

Jordan,

What is the benefit in going with the 1LE dampers on a road car?

Sean

Mike_G · 01-08-2016, 12:33 PM

What is different as far as the upper rear mount for the 1LE?

JDP Motorsports · 01-09-2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96SS10SS

Jordan,

What is the benefit in going with the 1LE dampers on a road car?

Sean

The GM 1LE Strut and Damper Package features redesigned front struts with improved damping curves for more body control and quicker response times. The rear dampers were improved from a twin-tube design to a mono-tube design with a stiffer rear upper mount for faster reaction and increased agility. This package will dramatically improve performance on it's own but when combined with a tuned spring and sway bar package your 5th Gen Camaro will feel smaller due to the responsiveness.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_G

What is different as far as the upper rear mount for the 1LE?

It has a stiffer upper bushing which means there is less deflection before the shock is able to dampen. The soft bushing will move before the shock is able to do it's job where the stiffer bushing has less movement and the shock starts working earlier.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

camarosspower · 01-09-2016, 10:00 AM

I have the 1le shocks on my 2010 and I don't recall using anything else to install them

olblue75 · 01-09-2016, 02:40 PM

But isn't the bushing part of the shock not the mount???

Synner · 01-09-2016, 04:36 PM

No its in the shock mount.

They're not needed to use or install the 1LE shocks, there's very little difference between the 2.

rockrau · 01-09-2016, 06:04 PM

While you are at it, update the rear lower control arms and sway bar. $0.02

backeddy · 01-09-2016, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Justice Pete can outfit your 1LE struts and shocks with Z/28 springs that also lower your ride.

This!

hammdo · 01-09-2016, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Motorsports

The 1LE damper package is an excellent upgrade. You need the front struts, rear damper and rear upper mounts; that is it. Please feel free to call, email or PM us anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

I did this with bmr goodies, all from JDP. Added Moreno camber plates, solid bushings, hotchkis max brace.. I personally love the changes...

Waiting on CF solid driveshaft...

-Don

01-06-2016, 07:40 PM	#1
Matt8892 Drives: 2010 2ss RS. White (RIP) 2012 LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 484	1le shocks on 2010 ss? Will they work? Both front and rear on a 2010 ss. I have 1 inch lowering Springs I'll be putting on in the spring and figured if it's all apart..... Why not. I hear mention of different rear mounts? But anything else? Or will they just not work since the 2010 is fe3?

01-08-2016, 09:23 AM	#6
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	Matt, How bad are the roads in your area of NJ? I would have already made this upgrade with my Hotchkis lowering springs if I wasn't so concerned about the suspension slamming on uneven/patched roads. Right now with the lowering springs (and 77k on the original shocks) it is pretty firm. Do you track your car? Jordan, What is the benefit in going with the 1LE dampers on a road car? Sean __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

01-08-2016, 12:33 PM	#7
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	What is different as far as the upper rear mount for the 1LE? __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's

01-09-2016, 06:04 PM	#12
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	While you are at it, update the rear lower control arms and sway bar. $0.02 __________________ Pedders Pace Car Kit with ZL1 sway bar conversion & camber bolt kit.Lowered 1.5". 1LE tires & wheels. CAI air intake. Anvil CF rear spoiler.MGW shifter. 1 7/8" Kooks LT headers & HF cats.V-Max ported TB. Tuned.

01-06-2016, 08:02 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	The 1LE rear shocks have a different mount and the are suppose to be a lot better than the SS shocks they are a single stage vs the SS are multi stage or vice versa. They are stiffer than than the SS so it might be a harsher ride along with lowering springs. Justice Pete can outfit your 1LE struts and shocks with Z/28 springs that also lower your ride. Rear mounts are about 80 bucks each I'm going to start scouring all the GM website to find the best price on a set of mounts myself... My understanding is you won't be sorry you installed them!!!

01-06-2016, 08:11 PM	#3
Matt8892 Drives: 2010 2ss RS. White (RIP) 2012 LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 484	I already have the springs. I'm just trying to figure it what else is needed or if it's even possible to just slap some 1le shocks on the car with new Springs. And I can handle the ride. If I wanted it to ride like a Cadillac, I would have gotten, well, a Cadillac. So day for instance I have my Springs and the 1le shocks. What else is needed to install these on a 2010 ss?

01-06-2016, 08:54 PM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	Just the upper rear mounts...

01-08-2016, 07:47 AM	#5
JDP Motorsports Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/ 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 3,256	The 1LE damper package is an excellent upgrade. You need the front struts, rear damper and rear upper mounts; that is it. Please feel free to call, email or PM us anytime with questions. Kind regards, Jordan Priestley 888.308.6007

01-09-2016, 10:00 AM	#9
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	I have the 1le shocks on my 2010 and I don't recall using anything else to install them

01-09-2016, 02:40 PM	#10
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	But isn't the bushing part of the shock not the mount???

01-09-2016, 04:36 PM	#11
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	No its in the shock mount. They're not needed to use or install the 1LE shocks, there's very little difference between the 2.