05 GTO Suspension Mods

[marolf101x]

As far as I see you only have two choices:

1-replace the OE struts/shocks with something better.

2-cut it all out and create your own (C5/C6, custom, whatever).

I personally preferred to get rid of the struts on my 3rd gen Camaro so I cut it out and put in C5 stuff (didn't hurt that I had a left over Z06 to cut up):
http://projectawdcamaro.com/3rdgen.html

[Simmo]

Check out some of the Aussie sites, they carried the body for just shy of a decade so they have it pretty much covered.

[LS1MonteSS]

Originally Posted by Simmo

Check out some of the Aussie sites, they carried the body for just shy of a decade so they have it pretty much covered.

You wouldn't happen to have a site or something before I go blindly off in to the dark WWW would you? LOL

[marolf101x]

While researching the suspension found on the GTO I came across this (I apologize for the size, it's about all one can find on this deal):


The GTO is based off the Holden Monaro, which utilizes GM's Omega B chassis:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_...2.80.932005.29

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) built a 427 version around 2002 that changed the front suspension from strut to double a-arms. Only two were built. . .one has sold a couple of times for stupid money, while the other is held by Holden.

Though it would be rather expensive to replicate it is interesting to see the a-arm and "standard" coil over design.

[LS1MonteSS]

That 427 looks really nice..
I'll keep digging for more info on the HSV suspension..

[Simmo]

As far as forums go check out ls1.com.au & justcommodores.com.au

Google.com.au "commodore coil overs" etc etc... that'll keep you busy for a while

Pedders has a presence over there too..good catalogue here http://www.pedders.com.au/products/5...FVGZpAodDA0AxA

Other Commodore stuff worth doing some research on (depending on budget) are Nolathane & Super Pro for bushes, Whiteline, Monroe, BC, D2, XYZ, K Sport, or Tein if you want to go spendy...

[LS1MonteSS]

I think I tried the justcommodores, they insist you have a paid email address to join. I'm not paying for an email account..

I ran across some AU guys called McDonald Bros. Racing and they look to have done some mods to the older Monaros. I shot them an email to see if they can point me in the right direction.

I'll keep looking across the pond for more info. I know the AU V8 Supercars have to use a ford falcon double a-arm from suspension on their cars.

[LS1MonteSS]

Originally Posted by marolf101x

As far as I see you only have two choices:

1-replace the OE struts/shocks with something better.

2-cut it all out and create your own (C5/C6, custom, whatever).

I personally preferred to get rid of the struts on my 3rd gen Camaro so I cut it out and put in C5 stuff (didn't hurt that I had a left over Z06 to cut up):
http://projectawdcamaro.com/3rdgen.html

That is some awesome info, thanks!
I had come to the realization that I would be in uncharted waters here.. I just figured that with all the inherent issues with the GTO suspension that there would have been a project or two here. Time to start some measuring..