Third Gen Camaro Suspension Upgrades (Rear) Detroit Speed

Scott Timmons (CamaroFamily) and Jason Howerton (EC Auto and Iron Fabrication in Gilroy, CA) installing Detroit Speed rear suspension in our daily driven 1986 Chevrolet IROC-Z Camaro, named #IROCdaily.
Follow along as we improve the handling performance and eliminate squeaks by replacing our old stock rear suspension with new Detroit Speed rear suspension.
The Detroit Speed parts:
Speed Kit 1 Rear Suspension Kit (1982-92 Camaro / Firebird - Stock Axle) PN: 041640
Rear Lower Swivel-Link Kit (1982-92 Camaro / Firebird) PN: 042109
We give some tips and tricks to use when installing the rear suspension.
Look for more videos of this project to be uploaded next week! Let us know what kind of upgrades you would like us to post on our channel.
Note: Use the instructions included with the Detroit Speed components for proper installation and torque specifications. Their torque specifications might be different than the factory torque specifications due to the use of different bolts and other factors.
DANGER! SAFETY DISCLAIMER: Use caution when working on your vehicle. Always work on your vehicle on a level surface and use proper equipment (lift, floor jack, jack stands, strapping, and hand tools) while raising, supporting, and lowering your vehicle and its components. To do all of the tasks performed in this video, you will be working around very heavy components (including the car and the rear axle housing), so be very careful and use proper equipment to support them, because these will rotate and move during the removal and installation process.
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00:00 - Third Gen Detroit Speed Rear Suspension Installation
00:21 - Explanation of Third Gen Detroit Speed Rear Suspension to be Installed
02:21 - Benefits of the Detroit Speed Rear Lower Swivel-Link Kit - 3rd-gen PN: 042109
05:15 - Remove Third Gen Tires and Wheels
05:15 - Remove Third Gen Rear Sway Bar
07:18 - Remove Third Gen Rear Luggage Compartment Cover
07:18 - Remove Third Gen Rear Shocks
07:54 - Remove Third Gen Track Bar / Panhard Bar
08:03 - Detroit Speed Adjustable Track Bar Kit (Panhard Bar) VS Stock
08:11 - Detroit Speed Rear 2” Drop Springs VS Stock
08:26 - Remove Third Gen Rear Lower Control Arms
09:32 - Install Detroit Speed Rear Lower Swivel-Link Kit - 3rd-gen PN: 042109
11:15 - Install Detroit Speed Rear 2” Drop Springs - 3rd-gen PN: 041814P
11:59 - Install Detroit Speed - Koni Rear Shocks - 3rd-gen PN: 041321
13:00 - Install Detroit Speed Adjustable Track Bar Kit (Panhard Bar) - 3rd-gen PN: 042108
13:33 - Detroit Speed Rear Sway Bar Kit - 3rd-gen PN: 042219
The CamaroFamily project car is a 1986 IROC-Z with a project name of #IROCdaily. It's one of CamaroFamily's project cars. For more information on this project car, search the web for #IROCdaily. CamaroFamily has multiple project cars. Look us up to see them all!
Find us on Instagram at @camaro.family Find us on Facebook at / camarodotfamily We're the largest Camaro account on Instagram! Over 470,000 followers and growing! Chevrolet IROC / IROCZ / Z28 Camaro / LT / Berlinetta / RS / TPI and Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am / GTA - Thirdgen / 3rdGen / Fbody

[@jameslaiola4976]

Still my favorite vehicles. I miss mine so much

[@kennydemartini2169]

I'm in Ohio, and I have to admit that I am envious of you Californians and your rust-free suspensions and undercarriages. I put all new suspension under my son's '89 IROC, and it took a torch and air hammer... Next, we will be upgrading the rear end with something stronger, before it explodes like the transmission did.

[@CamaroFamily]

We totally understand. It is very nice to have an IROC that’s spent it’s life in California.

[@audracarrasco5687]

I’m in Gilroy! Gonna have to check out the shop. 👍

[@CamaroFamily]

Awesome guy and awesome fabricator and shop. 👍

[@supamisfitmodshop]

Looking good and great quality install video

[@CamaroFamily]

Thanks! I wasn’t able to be onsite, but Scott and Jason did a great job!

[@dvolada81]

great vid guys .. parts looks great..

[@CamaroFamily]

Thanks 🙏

[@charlesthompson7436]

Great vid, others mentioned that relocation brackets was something to consider...any thoughts on this?

[@FordEra]

thats going to be so awesome man

[@CamaroFamily]

Thanks 🙏 It’s fun!

[@kamranetemad4968]

I love the Detroit speed 1 inch swaybar in my 87 . It wonders in cornering.control arms been replaced long ago with solid unbranded item.

[@CamaroFamily]

Your car “wanders” in corners? Or it did wonders? If it wanders, have you checked your steering linkage joints?

[@FireballMullet]

Great parts! DSE is some great stuff!

[@CamaroFamily]

Yes! They make awesome products! 👍

[@antdjones05]

I’m scared but I will attempt to diy this, safely like y’all said. 😂 Great video.

[@CamaroFamily]

Thanks 🙏 It was well worth the effort.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

one thing at a time,no worries...

[@disdonc6012]

It's not difficult at all. The front part is much more "difficult", especially because of the spring.

[@1967Camaro]

Hey hey, loving the Detroit speed!

[@CamaroFamily]

They make awesome parts! The car handles so much better and smoother now. 💪

[@1967Camaro]

@@CamaroFamily fantastic. I’ll remember that!

[@jasonhowerton3072]

Yay 3rd gen stuff! Makes me wanna drive mine.

[@CamaroFamily]

You're famous!

[@jasonhowerton3072]

@@CamaroFamily no, no I am not. haha

[@CamaroFamily]

@@jasonhowerton3072 If you look online, if you mouse-over the thumbnail, you and Scott show up. Not all videos get that mouse-over feature, so KZbin wanted to show your famous faces. 👊😀

[@mods-n-motion863]

Recently restored the rear suspension on my 84 Camaro Sport and realized it didn't come with a rear sway bar. Although I want to keep it factory as much as possible, this is one area that I'm going to go beyond the build sheet and install a kit like that one. Great video! Thanks for sharing.👍

[@CamaroFamily]

Nice! Are you in the Bay Area?

[@mods-n-motion863]

@@CamaroFamily Visited the Bay Area on occasion but actually sending you greetings from the Midwest. Home of hot rods and cold winters!

[@CamaroFamily]

@@mods-n-motion863 Nice! Welcome!

[@johndishong5083]

@@CamaroFamily Try not to be political . It just makes you look like an as$hole to half your users.

[@CamaroFamily]

@@johndishong5083 what are you referring to?

[@jpablocebayos6508]

Tengo un problema , cambie le diferencial viejo de mi 88 , por un positivo dee 97 y ahora rosa la ceja del costado con la llanta como si callera todo el peso , literalmente esta rodando ,, falta cambiar barra panhar y brazos traveros , me dicen que use una barra ajustable , saludos desde México ,

[@callsignsleepwalker7231]

89 formula here but I love the vids

[@CamaroFamily]

Thanks! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know. 👍👍👍

[@willbilbao2282]

Can you please show a video on how to install rear side spoilers

[@CamaroFamily]

Good thought. Are you installing one on a base-model Camaro?

[@user-ui2pd6kd8g]

Informative video... but jeez, that looks like alot of work! How long did it take you guys to do it?

[@CamaroFamily]

We did the rear suspension in 6 hours, but it would have taken about 3 hours if we were not recording the videos. Recording takes a lot of time when you’re starting out. 😉👍

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

anything good requires effort,being lazy is like admitting you are stupid and unwilling to change.

[@raydavis168]

How do you tighten the bolts with the car on the ground, I can't fit under there as my car sits lower

[@disdonc6012]

You could just drive it on a ramp or put the hack under the wheels.

[@jameslaiola4976]

I would love to find another Socal F body. Please let me know if you know anyone selling. Im in Corona

[@neilneil1730]

Does the springs need to sit on the perch the same way as the other side?

[@CamaroFamily]

Yes. There's a correct position for that tang.

[@neilneil1730]

@@CamaroFamily what is it?

[@NJRangerGeorge]

Pot hole city lol 😂 you should see some of the roads here in NJ looks like a war went down with grenades and land mines on the roads lol

[@Lautarozoloaga]

😋😎💣

[@ncbrothad]

How much does this cost ? And where can I get it for my 89 camaro rs

[@CamaroFamily]

You’re looking at about $1,250 for this awesome rear suspension from Detroit Speed.

[@ncbrothad]

@@CamaroFamily not bad but what about the front ?

[@disdonc6012]

@@ncbrothad I guess, it' about double the price or even a bit more.

[@jameslaiola4976]

Lol. Its true. Even though California is a city. The roads are worse than any other. I even met a couple that came from mexico who stated the roades are actually worse.

[@dart760]

Nope. Tubular.... nah. Solid better

[@paulthesoundguy1]

You state that the stamped pan hard bar is a “little bit weaker”. Why is it weaker, what makes it weaker, as opposed to the tubular bar? Thanks

[@paulthesoundguy1]

Gavin new some is not responsible for the pot holes in California…..the infrastructure has been falling apart for years in California

[@paulthesoundguy1]

Not a G92 car……drum breaks