will the springs from an lt1 work on my new ls1? i have a set of 1LE springs sitting in my closet, was wondering if i could install these on my 99?

i know catalogs liste them separate, but are they really?

thanks

 

Yes, not a problem.

 

can anyone else confirm this?

and are the 1LE springs from a 95ish camaro still stiffer than the stock Z28 springs on a 99?

anyone kknow spring rates?

 

Ok, ok. You don't believe me! That's ok.

http://www.socal-fbodies.org/resource/susp4a.html

 

ok ok relax

just making sure...shessh

but that chart made me

the 1le springs raise the car .5" WTF...

i don't want it higher i either want it the same or a touch lower...damit!!!

thanks for the info

 

I have some Sportline springs for sale......

I was just giving you a hard time, that's all!!!

 

Very informative link Steve.

I don't know much about suspension, but how do the different spring rates affect handling and ride quality?

 

Here is what I've found.

I've used 3 different sets of springs. I started with stock springs (292#), took those out and went with Eibach Sportline 's (360#) and now have Eibach 500# springs with coilovers. And you know what, the 500# springs ride as good as the stock ones.... and the reason?? Good shocks. Good shocks are an ABSOLUTE must for ANY spring. My car actually drives and feels better now than it did stock. Much more control, much quicker response, and much less bouncing around.

Obviously, handling improved, partly because the spring reduced the cars roll rate (and dive rate) but partly because of the shocks. Springs and shocks go hand in hand, you shouldn't do one without the other. If you go with a stiffer spring, you MUST use a good quality shock, the stock shocks are barely enough for 292# springs.