98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
04-25-2011, 09:37 PM
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98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
Hey All,
I am in discussion to but a Used RKSPORT Sway Bar set with end links and Poly bushings. The Front sway bar is 35mm, rear is 25mm. Does ANYONE know how hard they are to install, more importantly how much they will cost to install and how much improvement they will do.
I heard they keep the car from "rolling" and help the drive but I would like to know your thoughts and feedback before I finalize the deal.
If anyone has these installed or had them PLEASE reply and let me know your thoughts.
Thanks!
I am in discussion to but a Used RKSPORT Sway Bar set with end links and Poly bushings. The Front sway bar is 35mm, rear is 25mm. Does ANYONE know how hard they are to install, more importantly how much they will cost to install and how much improvement they will do.
I heard they keep the car from "rolling" and help the drive but I would like to know your thoughts and feedback before I finalize the deal.
If anyone has these installed or had them PLEASE reply and let me know your thoughts.
Thanks!
04-25-2011, 09:48 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
hey Badd, might wanna try the parts specific sections. not too sure if appearance would be the appropriate place for a question like this, but i guess you never know lol hope you find your answer cause i have no clue 
04-25-2011, 11:03 PM
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lol... I figured MAYBE someone would know if I don't hear anything bu tomorrow night Ill open it somewhere else.
04-25-2011, 11:06 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
they will make the car a bit more uncomfortable, but it will handle better. the poly bushings transmit more vibration, but they make the car feel firmer. i've never replaced my sway bars, but i dont see it being that difficult.
04-26-2011, 09:50 AM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
If your car doesn't have RPO code Y87, I suppose they'll make a major difference. You'll be giving up a comfy V6 ride though and if you aren't throwing your car around, I don't know if I'd make the same sacrifice if I was in your shoes.
04-26-2011, 01:55 PM
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) on the Long Island Expressway everyday. I guess I will just keep her stock and maybe do some shocks or something to lower it.
Thanks!!
04-26-2011, 02:14 PM
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I haven't been in a V6 Camaro before, and I'm not the most technical guy here, so my opinion isn't worth much, but I can definitely say this:
The only people who are going to notice you changed those parts are the people changing your oil or doing other service under your car and you. So if you change 'em, nobody else is really going to notice. How much different they'll make your ride, I don't know.
I get really annoyed at how rough our SS and GXP ride, particularly the GXP since it's my main car. The Bilstein shocks and whatever springs are on it are just too rough. It's pretty bad when the Z28 is the most comfortable riding car I have access to. The Bilstein/Eibach suspension on the SS is even stiffer. Sure, both cars stick to the road and handle great, but in day to day driving, they are pretty rotten unfortunately. My neck is sore all the time.
If I had your car, I'd just focus on some of the appearance stuff. Get a set of SLP RS stripes if you can find them and the SLP grill. You already have dual exhaust and SS wheels, so maybe you could upgrade the brakes to Z28 brakes. I've seen someone change their V6 engine to having the Z28 air intake (technically they used SLP blackwing air intake) and probably a larger throttle body too. I suppose you could do those as well, but I don't know the work involved or if your engine would throw error codes or need to be tuned for the increased air flow.
Here's a pewter RS with the stripes and grill.
The only people who are going to notice you changed those parts are the people changing your oil or doing other service under your car and you. So if you change 'em, nobody else is really going to notice. How much different they'll make your ride, I don't know.
I get really annoyed at how rough our SS and GXP ride, particularly the GXP since it's my main car. The Bilstein shocks and whatever springs are on it are just too rough. It's pretty bad when the Z28 is the most comfortable riding car I have access to. The Bilstein/Eibach suspension on the SS is even stiffer. Sure, both cars stick to the road and handle great, but in day to day driving, they are pretty rotten unfortunately. My neck is sore all the time.
If I had your car, I'd just focus on some of the appearance stuff. Get a set of SLP RS stripes if you can find them and the SLP grill. You already have dual exhaust and SS wheels, so maybe you could upgrade the brakes to Z28 brakes. I've seen someone change their V6 engine to having the Z28 air intake (technically they used SLP blackwing air intake) and probably a larger throttle body too. I suppose you could do those as well, but I don't know the work involved or if your engine would throw error codes or need to be tuned for the increased air flow.
Here's a pewter RS with the stripes and grill.
04-26-2011, 03:21 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
I trust you Brandon! I just thought it would be a better ride but I DO NOT want to have the car driving rough as I "drive" (sit and traffic and scream! ) on the Long Island Expressway everyday.
I guess I will just keep her stock and maybe do some shocks or something to lower it.
Thanks!!
) on the Long Island Expressway everyday. I guess I will just keep her stock and maybe do some shocks or something to lower it.
Thanks!!
I would good for looks bro and save the mods when you get a v8 IMO
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04-26-2011, 06:01 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
98-02 all use the same brakes f/r.
35/25 is way to big for a V6.
the most common upgrade is the 32/19 1LE sway bars. going to big will cause the *** end to break loss with out waring, which creates problems when switching lanes.
32/19 can be picked up pretty cheap on ebay and forum classifieds.
talk to Tpunk on full throttle V6 .com he knows his suspension stuff.
I'm running the 32/21 1LE with SFC's. J&M panhard rod, J&M LCA's with 3 piece ploy bushings and a 3 point Kenny brown STB, ploy bushings all around. love it.
35/25 is way to big for a V6.
the most common upgrade is the 32/19 1LE sway bars. going to big will cause the *** end to break loss with out waring, which creates problems when switching lanes.
32/19 can be picked up pretty cheap on ebay and forum classifieds.
talk to Tpunk on full throttle V6 .com he knows his suspension stuff.
I'm running the 32/21 1LE with SFC's. J&M panhard rod, J&M LCA's with 3 piece ploy bushings and a 3 point Kenny brown STB, ploy bushings all around. love it.
04-26-2011, 06:03 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
remember all suspension mods and if you have a V8 cat-back it can be swapped over to a V8 if you do upgrade later on.
04-26-2011, 06:41 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
you can buy a LS1 engine for $500 to $1000 with miles on it
04-26-2011, 07:36 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
Thanks guys for all the info!
Brandon- I hear you, I put the new "SS" rims on, and the ride is a bit more stiff, and while changing lanes it does do some "weird" stuff, it "waddles" a bit but nothing much so I am still happy.
I ALWAYS wanted to put those "RS" stripes on my Camaro, but with the "SS" rims and the "Y3F" Z-28 Sports Appearance kit I don't know how all three would go together, but I would be interested in trying it. AND I never know what color to get, the Black or the "35th Ann" style white stripes. I am always looking for appearance stuff but I think I have almost run out of stuff to do lol.
I am doing to put halo headlights so that should make it look real nice and I am ALWAYS looking for a "SS" OEM hood.
Zee- The only reason I have a 6 is that insurance would be KILLER for an 19 year old AND living in NY
I am DEF looking for a used salvaged LS1 SS or Z28 motor, but that is going to take a while to find the right one.
Thanks guys for all the help!
Brandon- I hear you, I put the new "SS" rims on, and the ride is a bit more stiff, and while changing lanes it does do some "weird" stuff, it "waddles" a bit but nothing much so I am still happy.
I ALWAYS wanted to put those "RS" stripes on my Camaro, but with the "SS" rims and the "Y3F" Z-28 Sports Appearance kit I don't know how all three would go together, but I would be interested in trying it. AND I never know what color to get, the Black or the "35th Ann" style white stripes. I am always looking for appearance stuff but I think I have almost run out of stuff to do lol.
I am doing to put halo headlights so that should make it look real nice and I am ALWAYS looking for a "SS" OEM hood.
Zee- The only reason I have a 6 is that insurance would be KILLER for an 19 year old AND living in NY
I am DEF looking for a used salvaged LS1 SS or Z28 motor, but that is going to take a while to find the right one.
Thanks guys for all the help!
04-26-2011, 07:41 PM
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Re: 98-02 Camaro RK Sport Sway Bars & Poly Bushings
I haven't been in a V6 Camaro before, and I'm not the most technical guy here, so my opinion isn't worth much, but I can definitely say this:
The only people who are going to notice you changed those parts are the people changing your oil or doing other service under your car and you. So if you change 'em, nobody else is really going to notice. How much different they'll make your ride, I don't know.
I get really annoyed at how rough our SS and GXP ride, particularly the GXP since it's my main car. The Bilstein shocks and whatever springs are on it are just too rough. It's pretty bad when the Z28 is the most comfortable riding car I have access to. The Bilstein/Eibach suspension on the SS is even stiffer. Sure, both cars stick to the road and handle great, but in day to day driving, they are pretty rotten unfortunately. My neck is sore all the time.
If I had your car, I'd just focus on some of the appearance stuff. Get a set of SLP RS stripes if you can find them and the SLP grill. You already have dual exhaust and SS wheels, so maybe you could upgrade the brakes to Z28 brakes. I've seen someone change their V6 engine to having the Z28 air intake (technically they used SLP blackwing air intake) and probably a larger throttle body too. I suppose you could do those as well, but I don't know the work involved or if your engine would throw error codes or need to be tuned for the increased air flow.
Here's a pewter RS with the stripes and grill.
The only people who are going to notice you changed those parts are the people changing your oil or doing other service under your car and you. So if you change 'em, nobody else is really going to notice. How much different they'll make your ride, I don't know.
I get really annoyed at how rough our SS and GXP ride, particularly the GXP since it's my main car. The Bilstein shocks and whatever springs are on it are just too rough. It's pretty bad when the Z28 is the most comfortable riding car I have access to. The Bilstein/Eibach suspension on the SS is even stiffer. Sure, both cars stick to the road and handle great, but in day to day driving, they are pretty rotten unfortunately. My neck is sore all the time.
If I had your car, I'd just focus on some of the appearance stuff. Get a set of SLP RS stripes if you can find them and the SLP grill. You already have dual exhaust and SS wheels, so maybe you could upgrade the brakes to Z28 brakes. I've seen someone change their V6 engine to having the Z28 air intake (technically they used SLP blackwing air intake) and probably a larger throttle body too. I suppose you could do those as well, but I don't know the work involved or if your engine would throw error codes or need to be tuned for the increased air flow.
Here's a pewter RS with the stripes and grill.
Thanks!