Got my springs and sways........installed.......with VIDEO
 

Holy Crap. I can't find anyone who will install these damn things. I can't lift my car good enough and would feel better if someone who knew what they were doing would show me or just do it.

I've called around everywhere and most don't know what I'm talking about. :iono:

Some will ask for instructions and ask if it's a kit or something. :facepalm:

So I guess I'll just do it the best way I can. For those who have done it. Can I do it on jack stands? Or do the wheels need to come off?


Pfadt installation video 56k users... good luck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gSLK...9&feature=plcp


Ok. Can't really see the difference. I guess because the befores were taken on a sunny day and the black makes it hard to see the gap in the afters but here you go for now. It's true, pics don't do this drop justice at all. Perfect drop in my opinion.


Before pics.....................................After pics

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And one with a clients car in the lot. :evil:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...2&d=1265506877http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...3&d=1265506877

CAUTION.....:yikes:

The front sway bar may require lifting the engine to get it into place. You should be able to remove and install the rear bar pretty easily, Good Luck:thumbsup:
:burnrubber:

Here you go man... NineBall wrote a great article on this a couple weeks ago...

http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...010_Camaro/131

:thumbsup:

:( Dammit. Say it isn't so. I want these damn things on there, NOW. :laugh:

Reading it now.

Cool.

The sway bars arent' covered though. I wonder if this is why D1BADZ didn't do his front yet?

All the shops I talked to that said they'd look into it and call me back (which is only 3) never called back.

Are you sure about this? I have watched a few videos of these being installed and none required lifting the engine.

No it doesn't. Just found this on PFADTs site.

http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...structions.pdf

The more room underneath is better. You have to turn and twist the front sway to get old out & new in.

Be very careful on spring installation. Do not let them use air tools to install struts back on car. Hand tools only & torque wrench! You can over torque the nuts and break something. Also, be sure they don't spin the shock shaft, that can break the seal & cause shock to fail (been there).

You are going to LOVE the end results!

Thank you for the info.

I decided to do them myself. I'll have to buy a torque wrench. :rolleyes:

The doc. I linked below has all the numbers so I should be ok. :emoticon14:







Anyone else with any advice, I could use it. :bow:

local GM will install as accessories(a little cheaper), but still contemplating on putting them on myself(just need torque specs). just waiting for warmer weather and a free weekend..:rolleyes:

Torque specs right here.

http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...structions.pdf



I'm gonna do it in the cold. :suicide:

Call an auto repaiir shop, most will want the Labor only. More profit that way..

I did. Nobody seems to want to fool with it. Got tired of calling. A few said they'd look at what they need and never called back. I'm doing it today.

Have that Hottie help you like mine did!!!!
Very easy....just go slow and you will be fine!!

Good luck

You did yours?

She ain't fixin' to help. Trust me. :rolleyes:

I'm gonna have my son help. It'll be good for him.

I did and would be happy to help you out.....
all these posts make it look WAY HARDER THAN IT IS....
Trust me.

Cool. Let me know when you hit Mobile. I'll walk you in. :laugh:

Just like most stuff, I'm sure it's easier than it seems.

Seriously....
you will be fine.....

You happy with the performance?

Heres a few performance shops in or around Mobile Alabama. Give them a call if you choose not to do the install yourself (I think you can handle it though). And also, don't forget, your local Chevy dealer will install springs in most cases. Just make good friends with the service manager.

www.huxracingusa.com


www.speedsouth.com


www.bobsspeedshop.com

I did my own in about 4 hours. It was not difficult at all using Pfadts instructions.

Thank you. Ya, I dicided to do it myself. I figure I'd enjoy them more anyway.

I'll see tomorrow. Didn't have time today. Had to buy some tools I didn't have. Including a floor jack and stands. :rolleyes:

I'm doing it tomorrow.

good luck and post pics when you done

Be carefull springs are very compressed and under a lot of pressure if they let go while working on they have enough power to do major major damage. Be sure your spring compressors are used properly and use extra care. You do not need to lift the engine to install the sway bars. I did not.You just need to take your time and work them in to place.

Ok. I'm kinda freaked out a little.

The top of the strut/spring assembly has about an 1/8 inch of play where they attach to the car and the bolts are tight. Am absolutely possitive it went back together the way it came apart. Any ideas?

Yes.

Dude you broke it!!

j/k PQ, good luck, you have way bigger huevos (that's mexican for balls) than me. I'd never attempt this myself. I got mad props for you Sir!!

It's really very easy once you get into it.


Well............... until now. I'm kinda lost. I got a feeling it's normal. It's gotta be. :iono:

Talked to Junkie. Got it straight. :thumbsup:

What was it ?

No way in hell I will do this on my own. I am good with exhaust and intake add ons but suspensions gonna have to be done by the dealer.

Good Luck PQ! Make sure to post some new picks of the ride.

Very nice. Junkie is the man!!! Yeah, you could have taken it to a shop and had it done, but the reward you are gonna get for doing it yourself will last a lifetime. :)

Needed to be drawn back together with the weight of the car and compressed. I was basically just tightening the bracing. Strut it's self has to be set.

:thumbsup:

Took some video as well. Just for the heck of it.

:word:

Very cool... that son of yours is learning too...

most kids these days don't have a clue what a tool is unless a joystick is attached.

He stepped off with a buddy. :facepalm:

But he was with me for the first one.

Well....

Pics??
Feedback??

Your holdin out on us!

:word::word:

:laugh:

Sorry. Had to go to a buddies house for a few hours. Just got back. Going out to the garage right now to finish. I'll update in a bit. :thumbsup:

Front is finished, rear looks much easier. Had to do a few things also. Couldn't stay on the car.

O....M....G....!!!!!!!!!

Front sway bar was a PITA!!!!!!!!

Got it out but had to take a few hoses loose. Luckily not a brake line.

IT'S TIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!