suspension

Hey guys, I am going to be installing Coilovers on my commodore next week, I am just looking for some advice on what stock parts are required when installing aftermarket coilovers, I am wondering whether the OEM bump stops are required for front and rear (the small ones that go on the shock...

Hey guys, I’ve got a vt berlina, and I wanna know, regardless of legality, best fitment options for a relatively comfortable ride with kings SL’s (don’t mind some stiffness). Wheel and tyre size wise. In other words, how wide can I go comfortably? And what wheel diameter size is best, looks...

I AM NOT TRYING TO SELL ANYTHING HERE, JUST ASKING FOR ADVICE. Hey there, I’ve just recently joined and had a question about commodore suspension. I have a 2009 VE Calais and inherited some racing grade suspension. I recently got it replaced as the top mounts broke and am now looking to sell...

Hi guys, Recently ive been collecting parts to lower my car, currently have Monroe gt lowered rear shocks, SL king springs front and rear. Just wondering what you guys would recommend for the front, whether or not it’s worth to buy new front lowered shocks with struts? Front suspension is...

Gday everyone I recently installed some Monroe GT struts and King SSL springs and have experienced a creaking noise in the cabin, most noticeably from the front left of the car. Upon further inspection upon lifting, the top of both front strut towers are ‘skipping’ along as the wheels are...

Hi all. I have a 2004 VY SS and I have noticed that whenever I turn into a driveway or go over speed-bumps I hear a loud strong knocking noise. I can feel it in the steering wheel it’s pretty bad. I have changed the entire steering rack with brand new tie rod ends, SWAY BAR NOLATHANE D BUSHES...

Hi everyone, I want to lower my car around 25 - 30mm+ (or as low as legally possible) on coilovers, but I'm on my red Ps and I don't know if this is going to get me booked purely because I'm a P plater. I've read that no modifications to suspension are allowed whatsoever, but I see so many red P...

I have a 2005 VZ S ute which came with 17” rims and I’ve fitted 19” it has been lowered prior to buying with Pedder springs. There isn’t much clearance between tyre and bottom of strut. I’m running 235/35/19 but until last weekend before I hit a large pothole it was fine now it’s rubbing...

Hey guys, Will a VZ strut and sway bar link kit to match fit directly into a VX II? The VZ links have double ball joints which I think would be better. Obviously you need struts to match. Has anyone done this before? How did you go? Is it much of an improvement in handling? I remember my vz SV6...

Hey all, Just wondering what springs in a vz sedan would sit at about 100-105mm. Got 18s in at the moment and want to sit legally low cos cbf with more defects… Thanks in advance

Hi everyone, Since I live in a town where there are dirt roads, and we've had a lot of rain in the past couple of weeks, my car has been copping it a bit, even driving slow over the washed out dirt roads/potholes. The car has done 203,000 km's for reference. I've known my shockers were on...

Hey guys, About to launch into the world of car modifications with few rotors and pads, intake and full engine back exhaust, with a tune of course. Alongside this, I am also hoping to get a Kaaz differential in 3.75 or 3.9 - looking for some opinions there - and expected prices. I bought my...

Hey guys, I’m making some progressive performance and handling upgrades to 2014 Series 1 Holden VF SS Commodore Sedan. Looking to make some progressive performance and handling upgrades to my above mentioned car, and looking for suggestions on good handling upgrades to consider for my car, and...

Hey. I live m in southern suburbs SA. What’s the a decent amount to pay and quality to expect for a coilover or any other suggested handling upgrade for a 2014 Series 1 VF Holden SS Commodore Sedan. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

Hey guys. As the title says, im searching for the relative part numbers and spring rates for each spring between VE-VF's. Its been hard to find any spring rate info. Ive also called my local dealer which didnt want to help. Any help is much appreciated!

Edit:SOLVED! Air in power steering lines is most likely cause. Issue went away after longer drive. Perhaps do a few full locks when front wheels are in the air to bleed air from power steering lines if you perform similar repairs. Thanks to all who assisted! Shout out to VC commodore. Plenty...

ITEM: Pair of front King Springs for VE / VF commodore, standard height, KHFS-150 These are made in Australia with lifetime warranty LOCATION: NSW - Bankstown Area CONDITION: Used PRICE: $100 ono DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up Bass Hill PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash on pick-up, Direct...

DESCRIPTION: WTB VE Sedan FE2 or FE3 Springs/Shocks/Assembly. ITEM: Looking for an HSV/SS Stock suspension setup for my 08 VE SS sedan. Happy to pay $250-350 for a low kms set in good condition. I'm not having much luck so I'll consider higher kms for less cash. LOCATION: Victoria - Ringwood...

Hey guys, I have 3 out of 4 MRC shocks leaking and am upgrading in a sense. I'm going for a set of ultima ultima gt gas struts all round and I'm wondering if I need to get springs to suit or can I use the original ones that are off the MRC?

Hey guys, New to the site. Ive just bought a vy ss ute and it has pacemaker extractors and kings KHFL-48 springs in the front and KHRL-127 in the rear. From what i can gather on the kings website, this is one step lower than standard. Im hating how much it scrapes on speed bumps on the front...

Hey guys, Looking for advice on what and where to get some initial mods done to my new (second hand) VF SS (L77 auto motor). Figuring I should start with making sure i have a stable ride and can stop with confidence. I have between about $2k - $5k to spend on just the brakes and suspension...

G'day, My VY SS has been lowered like crazy (I imagine it's SSSL in the rear but I haven't checked) and I'm trying to raise the car because it's not really suitable like that for a daily and I don't fancy getting defected anytime soon. I've bought some stock rear springs that came off a VY...

Hi all, Just bought a VP SS and getting it ready for roadworthy, at the moment it's lowered af and I'm looking to raise it back to standard height, just wondering if I can chuck in standard springs or if it paramount that the shocks get replaced too? I'm not particularly swimming in funds at...

Hey guys just wondering would it be ok to get lowered springs on stock shocks? I only plan on getting sl all front and back. I read somewhere that they would be fine, but I wasn't convinced enough. Anyone have experience with this? Also. What is a suitable price to have springs installed...

Hey guys, quick question about air bag suspension. Looking at buying a standard front and rear kit from Air Ride with the dual gauge and 4 switch panel (instead of a rocker switch or touch pad) Does anyone know if the switches and gauges are mounted in the boot where the tank setup goes, or...

I recently had my 2010 Holden Commodore VE Sportswagon lowered with what I thought was going to be a good set up. However I'm not quite happy and I was wondering if anyone had some advice on how to better set it up. Current Set up: KHFL - 150SL King Spring Set (Front) KHRL - 152SSLHD King...

I've seen alot of posts about it but no recent strong answers. Looking for the cheapest front and rear Bush kit. Already found an upgraded ajustable pan hard rod not too much more to buy the new rod with bushes instead of replacement bushes. So any trailing arm z bar options people have found...

Hi Everyone, I've recently moved down to the Snowy Mountains from QLD and need to get my car changed to NSW rego. My car is a 2004 VZ Berlina Sedan (see picture below), has about 160,000kms on it and runs well. I put it in for a Blue Slip today and it didn't pass (was expecting that) due to the...

I’ve got a vn project car, the deal with the wife is it gets done over a few years rather than all at once. I’ll be putting an LS block into it eventually, but wondering if I do the suspension/rims and tyres, will I need to change the front shocks/springs due to the extra weight of the engine...

What are people running as aftermarket suspension on their ve/vf wagons? What works, what would you change ? Looking for less body roll and 30mm lower on vf2 6.2l calais v sportswagon.

Hi, Can anyone tell me the front and rear swaybar specs for VF Series2 6.2L wagon (Calais V) Looking to stiffen up and whiteline (for example) seems incredibly excessive at 26mm solid front (as something tells me oem is 23mm front 18mm rear) I could measure but not sure if they are hollow or...

As the heading states, wondering if they can be interchangeable

As the heading states, wondering if they can be interchangeable

Is there a way of identifying the type/brand/flavour of shock absorbers on your car if you didn’t fit them yourself? Is it printed somewhere? All I can see is “Monroe” and “made in Australia”. A couple of pics below if they help. Thanks

Hi, I bought a pair of Auto-Force shock absorbers and two Mackay strut mounting kits (bearing and bearing assembly/bush). After taking the old shocks off and disassembling, I noticed that the new bump stop and dust cover/boot (came with the new shock absorber) were both very different to the...

Does anyone know if the 2010-15 Camaro suspension will suit a vf 2 Commodore wagon? They are both based on the GM zeta 2 platform as I understand.

Hi all, I have a VY SS Ute that was lowered by the previous owner, the rear tyres are wearing on the inside bad! A while back I got my tyres replaced and alignment done at The Tyre Factory, they told me I needed a camber kit, but for one reason or another, I had to postpone. But now I am due...

Hello guys thanks in advance for any advice you give. I have an 05 vz exec and for quite some time it's has been clunking and thumping and thudding over bumps at a decent speed say 80km +. They can range from quiet to very loud and can be quite scary at times. To me the sound is never...

Hey guys, Hope your day is well and your commy is better. I’m trying to understand why my back left wheel arch is dragging on my tyre when I had a little bit of weight (60kg person) I have a VY S II with SSL King Springs in the back. Koni Adjustable shocks and SuperPro bushes. I thought the...

long time reader first time poster lads, I'm on my p's in SA and own a 96 vs berlina. long story short everything is pretty much stock so I was thinking you guys would have some knowledge on what to do and how to and your best advice on lowering it. Its still got the original 16s on it with...