1967-92 Chevy Camaro & Pontiac Firebird Suspension Parts
Look behind the rear axle and one of the biggest differences across this collection becomes clear. Early Camaro and Firebird applications are built around leaf springs, while the 1982-92 cars move to rear coils. POL's suspension selection follows those changes with parts for rebuilding, lowering, controlling axle movement, relocating shocks, and changing the spring and damper setup across different F-body years.
From Leaf Springs to Third-Gen F-Body Suspension
The rear suspension tells this collection's story better than the model names do. From 1967 through 1981, Camaro and Firebird builds revolve around leaf springs, where traction bars, lowering hardware, U-bolts, and shock relocation all work around the same basic architecture. The 1982-92 cars break from that formula with a coil-spring rear suspension.
The early leaf-spring cars offer the widest range of rear tuning. Shock relocation can move the dampers inward for additional clearance, while Cal Trac systems and drag-oriented packages address axle control under acceleration. Stage 2 packages take a broader approach by coordinating the front coils and rear leaf springs without abandoning the factory-style layout.
At the front, you can choose the level of change independently. Stock or lowered coil springs preserve the conventional arrangement, rebuild kits address worn suspension components, and separate coilover conversions for 1967-69 and 1970-81 cars replace the traditional spring-and-shock combination with an adjustable assembly.
Third-generation Camaro and Firebird models reset that suspension formula. Dedicated front and rear coil springs, including stock-height and lowered configurations, sit alongside polyurethane rebuild components rather than the leaf-spring traction and relocation hardware that defines the earlier cars.
FAQ
What suspension parts are available for 1967-92 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models?
The collection currently contains 51 products. The assortment includes suspension rebuild kits, front and rear springs, coilover conversions, Stage 2 and Drag Pac suspension packages, traction bars, shock relocation kits, shocks, bushings, U-bolts, rear axle seats, lowering blocks, and supporting suspension hardware.
Do 1967-81 Camaro and Firebird models use rear leaf springs?
The suspension products in this collection reflect a rear leaf-spring arrangement for the first- and second-generation cars. POL lists leaf-spring-related components including U-bolts, traction bars, lowering blocks, axle seats, and rear shock relocation hardware for these applications.
Are stock and lowered front springs available for 1967-69 Camaros?
Yes. POL currently lists both stock-height front coil springs and a 1.5-inch drop front coil spring set for 1967-69 Camaro applications. A front coilover conversion provides another option for changing the spring and damper arrangement.
Can a 1970-81 Camaro be converted to front coilovers?
Yes. POL lists a dedicated front coilover conversion for 1970-81 Chevy Camaro applications. The earlier 1967-69 cars have their own separate front coilover conversion.
Are front suspension rebuild kits available for classic Camaros?
Yes. The collection includes several rebuild-kit configurations. The 1967-69 cars have rubber, polyurethane, and Super Deluxe polyurethane options, while separate kits are listed for 1970-72, 1975-79, 1980-81, and 1982-92 applications.
Does POL offer traction parts for leaf-spring Camaros?
Yes. POL lists Cal Trac 2300 traction bars for 1967-81 Camaro applications, along with a 1967-69 package combining traction bars, rear shock relocation, and 9-way adjustable drag shocks. A Drag Pac suspension package is also available for 1967-81 Camaros.
Are suspension parts the same for 1967-69, 1970-81, and 1982-92 F-body cars?
No. Many products have generation-specific or even narrower year ranges. The third-generation 1982-92 cars also use a different rear spring arrangement from the earlier leaf-spring cars, so exact year and product fitment should always guide selection.