1993-2002 F-Body Suspension Tech Sheets
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Fbody Spring Rate Database
(Progressive springs are listed with initial and final spring
rate)
| Manufacturer | Model | Front (lbs/in) | Rear (lbs/in) | Ride Height Drop (in.) |
| OEM GM | V6 93-97 | 223 | 95.4 | 0.00" |
| OEM GM | V8 93-97 | 310 | 110 | 0.00" |
| OEM GM | V6 98-02 | 257 | 114 | 0.00" |
| OEM GM | V8 98-02 | 292 | 114 | 0.00" |
| 1LE GM | 1LE | 360 | 130-180 | 0.00" |
| Eibach | V6 Prokit 93-97 | 337 | 75-135 | 1.00" |
| Eibach | V8 Prokit 93-97 | 377-600 | 94-160 | 1.30" |
| Eibach | V6 Prokit 98-02 | 351 | 80-137 | 1.40" |
| Eibach | V8 Prokit 98-02 | 400 | 80-137 | 1.25" |
| Eibach | Sportline | 360 | 80-137 | 1.6" / 1.4" |
| Hotchkis | Fbody Springs | 285-525 | 100-140 | 1.00" |
| G2 | Super Springs | 548 | 180-230 | 1.50" |
| Hyperco Hypercoils | Fbody Springs | 360-580 | 168-216 | 1.25" |
| MAC | Fbody Springs | 450-515 | 215-245 | 1.50" |
| SLP | Level 1 Progressive | 223-448 | 97-136 | 0.75" |
| SLP | Level 2 Progressive | 300-450 | 115-185 | 0.50" |
| BMR | Fbody Springs | 310-550 | 145-170 | 1.00" |
| Suspension Techniques | Fbody Springs | 428 | 161 | 1.30" / 1.70" |
| Edelbrock | Fbody Springs | 585 | 120-150 | 1.25" |
| DMS Springs | LS1 98-02 | 325-630 | 95-160 | 1.30" |
(Know the specs to another spring not listed? Email me!)
Shock Rate Database
| Manufacturer | Model/Location | Bump | Rebound |
| Bilstein | HD Front | 159 | 279 |
| Bilstein | HD Rear | 86 | 174 |
| SLP/Bilstein | Front | 130 | 397 |
LS1.com Recommended Alignment Settings
| Camber (°) | Caster (°) | Toe (°) | |
| factory | +1(± 0.5) | +3(± 0 .5) | 0.15(± 0.5) |
| autox/street | -0.5 to -1.0 | +4.0 to +5.0 | 0.0 |
| autox* | -1.5 | +4.0 to +5.0 | 1/16 inch toe out |
Fbody Wheel Weights
| Wheel | Weight (lbs.) |
| WS6/ZR1 (chrome) | 20.5 |
| 10 Spoke SS (painted) | 22.0 |
| 10 Spoke SS (chrome) | 23.0 |
| Firehawk (painted) | 22.0 |
| Firehawk (chrome) | 23.0 |
| 2000+ Z28/Camaro 16" (painted) | 17.0 |
| 1998 Z28/Camaro 16" (chrome) | 21.5 |
| 5 Spoke Firebird/Z28 16" (painted) | 19.5 |
| 1997 to 1999 C5 Front | 20.5 |
| 1997 to 1999 C5 Rear | 23.0 |
| Centerline Rebel 17x8 (Orbital 2000 Series) | 26.0 |
| Centerline Telstar 15x4 | 12.0 |
| Mille Miglia 17x9 | 25.5 |
| AFS ZR1 17x11 replica (painted) | 24.0 |
| Fikse FM5 17x9.5 Wheel | 18.0 |
| 2000+ Corvette Front | 18.1 |
| 2000+ Corvette Rear | 20.1 |
| Weld Prostar 15x8 | 13.0 |
| Weld Prostar 15x3.5 | 10.0 |
| Bogart Dragstar 15x10 | 10.0 |
| Bogart Fluted Star 15x3.5 | 8.5 |
| American Eagle 077 16x8 (all finishes) | 26.0 |
| American Eagle 077 17x8 (all finishes) | 28.0 |
| American Eagle 077 18x8 (all finishes) | 30.0 |
| American Eagle 185 17x8 (all finishes) | 22.0 |
| ROH Snyper 17x9 | 26.0 |
| American Racing Torq Thrust II 17x9.5 | 24.0 |
| American Racing Torq Thrust II 17x11 | 27.0 |
| Konig Monsoon 17x9.5 | 21.0 |
(Know the another Fbody wheel weight thats not listed? Email me!)
Weight List
Interior stuff:
Jack: 10
Spare tire: 28
Front seats: 47 each
Driver and front passenger seatbelt assemblies: 4 each
Rear seats (bottom pads): 5 each
Rear seatback and seatbelts: 30
Stereo receiver: 5
Rear panels w/ speakers: 4 each
Steering wheel (w/ air bag): 10
Passenger air bag: 19
Stock shifter assembly: 5
Chassis & Suspension:
Front bumper support: 23
Rear bumper support: 21
Torque arm: 11
LCAs: 5 each
Panhard rod: 5
Front swaybar w/ endlinks: 13
Rear swaybar w/ endlinks: 8
Power steering rack: 18
