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justindewoody · 10-08-2012, 02:34 PM

Can someone please explain the shipping spring spacers to me? Where exactly will they be located and what do they look like? I want to make sure I know what I'm looking for when mine comes in. Thanks.

Justin D.

BAD ZL1 · 10-08-2012, 02:47 PM

The dealer is supposed to remove them and place them in your glove box during prep, but seems like some are not doing it or not informed. They are yellow on the 13's. If you bend down and look behind the front tires, at the springs, you will see yellow things jammed in between the springs (one on each spring, 2 total) if they are still in there, cant miss them. The car also sits higher with them still in. Hope that helps. I think the car has to be jacked by the body to open the spacers to get them out too.

Speedforhire · 10-08-2012, 02:57 PM

The TSB was posted here on the forums, but I stand corrected............I guess!

Good luck.

HDRDTD · 10-08-2012, 03:58 PM

I thought they were used for shipping to increase the front end ground clearance to clear the loading ramps on the trucks due to the low ground clearance because of the ZL1's chin spoiler.

JusticePete · 10-08-2012, 04:13 PM

If there is no electrical charge to the fluid of an MRC damper it has virtually no damping function.

HDRDTD · 10-08-2012, 04:27 PM

If the use of the spacers is due to no dampening in the shocks, then why are there only spacers in the front springs and not at all four corners?

Just curious.

JusticePete · 10-08-2012, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

If the use of the spacers is due to no dampening in the shocks, then why are there only spacers in the front springs and not at all four corners?

Just curious.

Good question

Stephen12ZL1 · 10-08-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I thought they were used for shipping to increase the front end ground clearance to clear the loading ramps on the trucks due to the low ground clearance because of the ZL1's chin spoiler.

+1

BAD ZL1 · 10-08-2012, 04:42 PM

So, what you are saying is that one atom on the tip of my finger could be one, tiny, universe?

*mlee* · 10-08-2012, 04:48 PM

The spacers are their to raise the front of the car for loading and unloading

Speedforhire · 10-08-2012, 07:12 PM

Yep, I was wrong! It's in the owner's manual.

Now when you do start receiving these vehicles, be aware that it has very low ground clearance.

The front shock absorbers have a spring spacer or stuffer installed at the factory to raise the front of the vehicle during shipping.

They must be removed during PDI, but should be placed in the vehicle glove box for the customer to reuse if they trailer or haul the vehicle at a later date.

Because the front end of the vehicle sets so low to the ground, it's important to reinstall these front spring spacers to raise the front suspension prior to loading onto a flatbed carrier.

Please, ask your sales person to pass this information along to the customer.

The information on the use of the spacers is in the owner manual under Towing the Vehicle.

BTW! I've been wrong before and it won't be the last time............LOL!

10-08-2012, 02:34 PM	#1
justindewoody Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 136	Shipping Spring Spacers? Can someone please explain the shipping spring spacers to me? Where exactly will they be located and what do they look like? I want to make sure I know what I'm looking for when mine comes in. Thanks. Justin D.

10-08-2012, 02:57 PM	#3
Speedforhire Drives: 2013 GRAND SPORT (aka: EREBUS) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 143	The TSB was posted here on the forums, but I stand corrected............I guess! Good luck. Last edited by Speedforhire; 10-08-2012 at 07:00 PM. Reason: ...........tough crowd!

10-08-2012, 04:48 PM	#10
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	The spacers are their to raise the front of the car for loading and unloading __________________

10-08-2012, 02:47 PM	#2
BAD ZL1 BAD ZL1 Drives: 2013 VIN 48 Victory Red ZL1! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Posts: 707	The dealer is supposed to remove them and place them in your glove box during prep, but seems like some are not doing it or not informed. They are yellow on the 13's. If you bend down and look behind the front tires, at the springs, you will see yellow things jammed in between the springs (one on each spring, 2 total) if they are still in there, cant miss them. The car also sits higher with them still in. Hope that helps. I think the car has to be jacked by the body to open the spacers to get them out too.

10-08-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I thought they were used for shipping to increase the front end ground clearance to clear the loading ramps on the trucks due to the low ground clearance because of the ZL1's chin spoiler.

10-08-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	If there is no electrical charge to the fluid of an MRC damper it has virtually no damping function.

10-08-2012, 04:27 PM	#6
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	If the use of the spacers is due to no dampening in the shocks, then why are there only spacers in the front springs and not at all four corners? Just curious.

10-08-2012, 04:42 PM	#9
BAD ZL1 BAD ZL1 Drives: 2013 VIN 48 Victory Red ZL1! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Posts: 707	So, what you are saying is that one atom on the tip of my finger could be one, tiny, universe?

10-08-2012, 07:12 PM	#11
Speedforhire Drives: 2013 GRAND SPORT (aka: EREBUS) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 143	Yep, I was wrong! It's in the owner's manual. Now when you do start receiving these vehicles, be aware that it has very low ground clearance. The front shock absorbers have a spring spacer or stuffer installed at the factory to raise the front of the vehicle during shipping. They must be removed during PDI, but should be placed in the vehicle glove box for the customer to reuse if they trailer or haul the vehicle at a later date. Because the front end of the vehicle sets so low to the ground, it's important to reinstall these front spring spacers to raise the front suspension prior to loading onto a flatbed carrier. Please, ask your sales person to pass this information along to the customer. The information on the use of the spacers is in the owner manual under Towing the Vehicle. BTW! I've been wrong before and it won't be the last time............LOL!