What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
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02-04-2008 | 12:47 PM
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What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
Anyone know the part numbers for the '06/07 SS sway bars?
I want them on my car. I did a search on gmpartsdirect and a couple other gm supplier web sites but no one posts a part number.
I want them on my car. I did a search on gmpartsdirect and a couple other gm supplier web sites but no one posts a part number.
#2
02-04-2008 | 02:01 PM
RE: What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
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[/align][align=center]Hi RJ, I searched all my sites, but could not find the[/align][align=center]sway bar for your year/model : (,[/align][align=center]but I did find a kit for the 2000-05, so I will post for our[/align][align=center]other Monte Carlo Family Member's.[/align][align=center]I will continue to search for yours.[/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]
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GM PART # pk12456148
CATEGORY: Accessories & Misc.
PACK QTY: 1
CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $212.16
OUR PRICE: $149.29
[/align][align=center]I think that's a super price : )
DESCRIPTION: Grand Prix, Monte Carlo and Impala Handling Upgrade Kit
This suspension kit is intended to reduce body roll and chassis flex while enhancing cornering capabilities.
Kit is for use on 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo. Handling Kit inlcudes all hardware and bushings to replace existing sway bars and to add the strut tower brace, and consist of:
P/N 12498642 Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar w/insulators
P/N 12498643 Heavy Duty Front Sway Bar w/insulator and end links
P/N 12498649 Rear Tubular Trailing Arm Kit which contains two trailing arms P/N 10409660(ARMS NOT PICTURED)
P/N 12456148 Strut Tower Brace.
An additional strut brace P/N 12456148 can be ordered for rear strut tower, but is a labor intensive installation.[/align][align=center][:-]Click link 4 source [:-][/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...ber=pk12456148[/align]
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Anyone know the part numbers for the '06/07 SS sway bars?
I want them on my car. I did a search on gmpartsdirect and a couple other gm supplier web sites but no one posts a part number.
Anyone know the part numbers for the '06/07 SS sway bars?
I want them on my car. I did a search on gmpartsdirect and a couple other gm supplier web sites but no one posts a part number.
[/align][align=center]Hi RJ, I searched all my sites, but could not find the[/align][align=center]sway bar for your year/model : (,[/align][align=center]but I did find a kit for the 2000-05, so I will post for our[/align][align=center]other Monte Carlo Family Member's.[/align][align=center]I will continue to search for yours.[/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]Page 1: 1-1 of 1 items
GM PART # pk12456148
CATEGORY: Accessories & Misc.
PACK QTY: 1
CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $212.16
OUR PRICE: $149.29
[/align][align=center]I think that's a super price : )DESCRIPTION: Grand Prix, Monte Carlo and Impala Handling Upgrade Kit
This suspension kit is intended to reduce body roll and chassis flex while enhancing cornering capabilities.
Kit is for use on 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo. Handling Kit inlcudes all hardware and bushings to replace existing sway bars and to add the strut tower brace, and consist of:
P/N 12498642 Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar w/insulators
P/N 12498643 Heavy Duty Front Sway Bar w/insulator and end links
P/N 12498649 Rear Tubular Trailing Arm Kit which contains two trailing arms P/N 10409660(ARMS NOT PICTURED)
P/N 12456148 Strut Tower Brace.
An additional strut brace P/N 12456148 can be ordered for rear strut tower, but is a labor intensive installation.[/align][align=center][:-]Click link 4 source [:-][/align][align=center][:-][/align][align=center]http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...ber=pk12456148[/align]
#3
02-04-2008 | 03:39 PM
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RE: What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
I didn't know that the SS's had sway bars in them, but if they do then I too am interested in the numbers. I looked a month or two ago trying to find some sway bars for my '06 to no avail.
#4
02-04-2008 | 04:09 PM
RE: What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
Chassis and suspension
on 06-07 Monte Carlo's
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A more robust front-end structure provides a firmer foundation to help reduce noise vibration and harshness (NVH). It also provides improved steering and handling performance. Fully boxed upper frame rail assemblies have a wider, deeper and structurally stronger upper front tie bar, with slight machining differences between V-6 and V-8 models to provide room for the 5.3L small-block V-8 engine. Stronger ties between the upper and lower rails stiffen the front structure for improved ride and handling and a large, lower front-of-dash panel has been strengthened. It is constructed from Quiet Steel laminated steel, which consists of sound deadening material bonded between sheets of steel and reduces resonant sound from a 'clanging' to a muted 'thud.'
A stiffer, extruded aluminum engine cradle is used, too, and contributes to a smoother ride with less vibration. The cradle's lateral stiffness (at the steering joint) is increased with a new, one-piece machined rear cross member and new aluminum, load-bearing rear body mounts, which improve handling control. Models equipped with a V-6 engine have a two-point engine-mounting system, while V-8 models have a three-point mounting system.
A power rack-and-pinion steering system is standard on all models, with the base LS model now sharing the same, responsive 13.3:1 steering ratio of uplevel models. All models also receive a quieter, improved performance power steering pump and fluid reservoirs. The new system optimizes internal flow of the hydraulic steering fluid within both the pump and the reservoirs.
At the front suspension, a MacPherson strut coil-over-spring independent front suspension with gas-charged four-valve struts and a stabilizer bar are used. Taller jounce bumpers in the front suspension help enhance stability and control. The rear suspension uses a trailing arm, tri-link setup with gas-charged, four-valve struts and coil springs. A rear stabilizer bar is standard on all models. From these basic suspension designs, three separate suspension settings are available, each tuned to match the power and expected performance level of its respective model:
FE2 (16-inch wheels): Standard on the base LS with the 3.5L V-6. It provides improved control over previous base models without compromising ride quality. Stiff, constant-rate front springs and variable-rate rear springs are used to provide higher roll rates. Up front, a stiffer torque strut design reduces NVH and helps provide a smoother, quieter ride. The package includes 16-inch wheels and P225/60R16 ALS (all-season) Goodyear Integrity radials, specifically developed to provide a quieter ride and increased fuel economy. A 10-mm (0.4-inch) wider track also is achieved, as the 16-inch wheels each are moved 5 mm outboard.
FE2 (17-inch wheels): The FE2 suspension also is available with 17-inch wheels and tires for better high-speed control. This combination is standard with vehicles equipped with the 3.9L V-6. The 3.9L engine also receives more powertrain damping to help optimize ride quietness, smoothness and handling. P225/55R17 AL2 (touring) Goodyear Eagle LS2 radials are partnered with the 17-inch aluminum wheels, providing greater handling capability and more stability during tighter turns.
[center][b]FE4 (SS model): Monte Carlo SS comes with the FE4 suspension, which is
#5
02-04-2008 | 07:18 PM
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RE: What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
Space,
Several printed sources such as the one you found/posted state the SS got a better handling package versus the other models
That's what got me interested in looking for the SS pieces.
And I know fromexperience the SS pieces improved my '86 LS.
Not sure the '06 can completely take advantage of the SS suspension pieces without upgrading the entire suspension on my car? But I'm willing to try.
If I were to contact my Chevy dealer they'd want 100% over what other GM sources would charge. But I could always use them as a parts number source.
Several printed sources such as the one you found/posted state the SS got a better handling package versus the other models
That's what got me interested in looking for the SS pieces.
And I know fromexperience the SS pieces improved my '86 LS.
Not sure the '06 can completely take advantage of the SS suspension pieces without upgrading the entire suspension on my car? But I'm willing to try.
If I were to contact my Chevy dealer they'd want 100% over what other GM sources would charge. But I could always use them as a parts number source.
#6
02-04-2008 | 09:55 PM
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From: Wyoming
RE: What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
Ah, good spot you guys. I'd think that the rear one should work atleast? As far as I know the trunks are the same on all models, and I think that it should still help to tie it together. I wonder if anyone with an SS would mind posting pictures of theirs?
#8
02-06-2008 | 02:00 PM
RE: What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
[align=center]Hi `RJ,[/align][align=center]I called the Parts Dept @ the Chevy dealer to get[/align][align=center]you the parts # on SS Susp, but he said that their[/align][align=center]computer was down.[/align][align=center]I ask `if the 06 SS suspension could be put on a[/align][align=center]06 LTZ 3.9.[/align][align=center]He said that you would need SS Front & Rear[/align][align=center]Stabilizer Bars, & he would have to check to see[/align][align=center]if the Struts were Heavey Duty.[/align][align=center]He also commented that it would be a stiffer ride & was[/align][align=center]designed for the increased weight of the V-8 Engine,[/align][align=center]plus the 18 inch Rims/Tires.[/align][align=center]He told me to check back later or 2-morrow.[/align][align=center]He didn't think it would be worth the difference in handling ?[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]I don't think that you could notice the difference in size[/align][align=center]of the Stabilizer bars in a pic,since they are only only a few[/align][align=center]m/m larger then the F2w- 17 inch rimSuspension on your LTZ.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]I will keep searching/checking.[/align][align=center]Good Luck, `Space[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][:-]2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo [:-][/align]
The aggressively styled 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo heats up the sizzling mid-car segment with enhanced premium-quality features, racing-inspired styling, a new family of powerful engines, as well as thoughtful attention to detail. A new look for the front and rear fascias - including bold headlamps and taillamps - is complemented by revised suspension systems that deliver comfortable, quiet and more confident ride and handling characteristics. These new ingredients improve on an already popular recipe for driving satisfaction.[align=center][/align][align=center]
Chevrolet Monte Carlo draws on a rich NASCAR stock car racing legacy – the most successful nameplate in the sport’s history – to offer one of the industry’s only true midsize personal coupes. The vehicle has remained true to the roots of style and performance established at its introduction in 1970.
“For ’06, Monte Carlo delivers more of the performance and style demanded by customers, but with an increased emphasis on comfort, roominess and driving manners,” said Brent Dewar, General Motors North America vice president of marketing and advertising . “We fine-tuned the details to deliver a value-driven vehicle that delivers unexpected refinement.”
A new family of premium-feature [b]V-6
The aggressively styled 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo heats up the sizzling mid-car segment with enhanced premium-quality features, racing-inspired styling, a new family of powerful engines, as well as thoughtful attention to detail. A new look for the front and rear fascias - including bold headlamps and taillamps - is complemented by revised suspension systems that deliver comfortable, quiet and more confident ride and handling characteristics. These new ingredients improve on an already popular recipe for driving satisfaction.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo draws on a rich NASCAR stock car racing legacy – the most successful nameplate in the sport’s history – to offer one of the industry’s only true midsize personal coupes. The vehicle has remained true to the roots of style and performance established at its introduction in 1970.
“For ’06, Monte Carlo delivers more of the performance and style demanded by customers, but with an increased emphasis on comfort, roominess and driving manners,” said Brent Dewar, General Motors North America vice president of marketing and advertising . “We fine-tuned the details to deliver a value-driven vehicle that delivers unexpected refinement.”
A new family of premium-feature [b]V-6
#9
02-06-2008 | 06:31 PM
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RE: What's Okay For The SS, Is Okay For My Car
Space,
Thank you for putting forth the time & effort for me. [sm=smiley20.gif]
It is greatly appreciated.
I too suspect just adding the SS pieces to my car would have little effect overall. Plan B was to buy and install strut tower braces. But now my plans are out and before long you'll be seeing '06/07 Montes showing up on ebay for sale with the same mods I had planned.
There goes the dream. [sm=signs007.gif]
Thank you for putting forth the time & effort for me. [sm=smiley20.gif]
It is greatly appreciated.
I too suspect just adding the SS pieces to my car would have little effect overall. Plan B was to buy and install strut tower braces. But now my plans are out and before long you'll be seeing '06/07 Montes showing up on ebay for sale with the same mods I had planned.
There goes the dream. [sm=signs007.gif]
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