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Suspension Specifications

 

1993 - 1997

1998 - 2001

RPO Code

F41

F41

Steering Type

Power, Rack & Pinion

Power, Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio

16.9:1

16.9:1

Turning Circle

37.9 ft  (left)

37.9 ft  (left)

Curb-to-Curb

40.6 ft  (right)

40.6 ft  (right)

Front Suspension

SLA / Coil Spring Over Shocks

SLA / Coil Spring Over Shocks

Front Spring Rate

39 N/mm, 223 lbs/in

45 N/mm, 257 lbs/in

Front Stabilizer Bar

30 mm, Tubular with links

28 mm, Tubular with links

Rear Suspension

Salisbury Axle with Torque Arm, Trailing Arm, Track Bar, Coil Springs, Shocks

Salisbury Axle with Torque Arm, Trailing Arm, Track Bar, Coil Springs, Shocks

Rear Spring Rate

16.9 N/mm, 95.4 lbs/in

19.9 N/mm, 114 lbs/in

Rear Stabilizer Bar

17 mm, Solid with links

15 mm, Solid with links

F/R Shocks

Direct Monotube Hydraulic with High Pressure Gas Charge

Direct Monotube Hydraulic with High Pressure Gas Charge

Front Brakes

10.7 inch vented disc, power assisted

11.9 inch vented disc, power assisted

Rear Brakes

9.5 inch Duo-Servo drum, power assisted

12 inch vented disc, power assisted

Tires

215/60R16

215/60R16

Air Pressure

30 psi

30 psi

 

GM Stock F-Body Springs
Eibach
G2
MAC
GM Stock F-Body Shocks


Links

Suspension Bind, Bushings, LCA and PHR Tech

Suspension Bind Tech

1993-2002 Suspension Tech Sheets


GM Stock F-body Springs

FRONT

22077189 (39 N/mm, 223 lbs/in) (93-97 V6)

22133438 (45 N/mm, 257 lbs/in) (98-00 V6)

22077197 (51 N/mm, 292 lbs/in) (93-00 V8)

22132887 (63 N/mm, 360 lb/in) (WS6, 1LE)

 

REAR

22077418 (16.9 N/mm, 95.4 lbs/in) (93-97 V6)

22077421 (19.9 N/mm, 114 lbs/in) (93-00 V8, 98-00 V6)

22132889 (23 to 30 N/mm, 130-170 lbs/in) (WS6, 1LE)

 

MISC

The stock V8s rear springs are used on 98+ V6 models (114 lbs/in).

The 98+ V6s have stiffer front springs (257 lbs/in) than earlier years.

Y87 cars have same springs as non-Y87.

 

 

Eibach

Here are 3831.240, 93-97 V6 spring rates, the front is linear, and the rear is progressive:

  • 1" drop
  • Front = 351 lbs/in
  • Rear first = 80 - 137 lbs/in

And the spring rates for the 3870.240, 98+ V6 kit, both front and rear are progressive springs:

  • 1.4" drop
  • Front = 377 - 600 lb/in
  • Rear = 80 - 137 lb/in

Technical Support
Eibach Springs, Inc.
949-752-6700 - X114

 

 

G2

Here are the Super Spring rates, the front is linear, and the rear is progressive:

  • 1.5" drop front, 1.625” rear
  • Front = 540 lbs/in
  • Rear = 140 - 180 lbs/in

 

 

MAC

Here are V8 spring rates, both the front and rear are progressive:

  • 1.5" drop
  • Front = 450 - 515 lbs/in
  • Rear = 215 - 245 lbs/in

 

 

GM Stock F-body Shocks

FRONT

22151319 (93-97 V6)

22182495 (98-01 V6)

22171227 (1LE DeCarbon)

22140240 (1LE Koni)

22140189 (93-97 V8)

22182498 (98-01 V8)

 

REAR

22182505 (93-00 V6/V8)

10443949 (01 V6/V8)

22166714 (WS6)

22182505 (1LE DeCarbon)

22140228 (1LE Koni)

 

MISC

Extreme Sport Suspension Package (1LE 32mm front sway bar, 1LE front bushings, 1LE endlinks, 1LE PHR)    GM p/n 12363906

Rear Wheel Jounce Bumper 15 mm Spacer kit   GM p/n 12363935



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