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MikeMoach · 04-21-2013, 03:13 PM

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I only got to read the 1st couple post but thanks for all the info, ill definitely be needing this soon

MikeMoach · 04-22-2013, 02:51 PM

If I read this correctly, your saying that the sway bars do not need to be clocked/timed right?

I just installed mine and I tightened them down when the suspension was hanging and the car was on jack stands, so what I understand I should be good with how I did it correct?

Retro69 · 04-22-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoach

If I read this correctly, your saying that the sway bars do not need to be clocked/timed right?

I just installed mine and I tightened them down when the suspension was hanging and the car was on jack stands, so what I understand I should be good with how I did it correct?

You are correct. Sway bars do not need to be clocked since their bushings do not have the same inner ferrule which locks to the chassis when tightened down. Their bushing are free to move by design.

MikeMoach · 04-22-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro69

You are correct. Sway bars do not need to be clocked since their bushings do not have the same inner ferrule which locks to the chassis when tightened down. Their busing are free to move by design.

Ok thank you, so to save myself time and energy I should install my 1" drop springs next and then clock all my bushings as I change them right? And then I could get an alignment with out having to worry if the mechanic did it right or not cause I would have alrdy done it correct?

I think I'm right but just asking to make sure

Retro69 · 04-22-2013, 05:48 PM

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Ok thank you, so to save myself time and energy I should install my 1" drop springs next and then clock all my bushings as I change them right? And then I could get an alignment with out having to worry if the mechanic did it right or not cause I would have alrdy done it correct?

I think I'm right but just asking to make sure

I tried to clock my bushings after installing my drop springs but didn't feel comfortable with the results. I ended up paying just a few more $ to the shop that did my alignment. Very glad I did.

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MikeMoach · 04-22-2013, 05:58 PM

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I tried to clock my bushings after installing my drop springs but didn't feel comfortable with the results. I ended up paying just a few more $ to the shop that did my alignment. Very glad I did.

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Well I have new toe rods nd trailing arms with outer trailing arm bushings so I know I can do those right, for the others ill give it my best shot and if it doesn't work ill get the shop to do it and make sure that's right

Thanks for the info I appreciate it

Retro69 · 04-22-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoach

Well I have new toe rods nd trailing arms with outer trailing arm bushings so I know I can do those right, for the others ill give it my best shot and if it doesn't work ill get the shop to do it and make sure that's right

Thanks for the info I appreciate it

Sounds like you're doing the exact same thing I did. I just installed Pfadt drop springs and ZL-spec sway bars with the new rear lower control arms.

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MikeMoach · 04-22-2013, 07:11 PM

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Sounds like you're doing the exact same thing I did. I just installed Pfadt drop springs and ZL-spec sway bars with the new rear lower control arms.

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Nice set up, I went with a bmr kit I also got the subframe bushings but doubt I can put those in myself, I know it's an adventure to install them

I have an understand where all the bushings are, but does anyone have or can take a picture closer to the car and point out where everything is like in the 1st post?

MikeMoach · 04-22-2013, 07:20 PM

Wow sorry ignore the 2nd half of my last post

A10maint · 05-02-2013, 11:21 AM

Hey all, I know it was asked already, but when it comes to timing the bushings. I know that the vehicle has to static, but can the front be on ramps with rear on ground and then vise verse. Or does the vehicle have to be level in order to complete the timing.

Deke736 · 08-08-2013, 08:07 PM

I hate to bring back an old thread, but I am really thinking that I need to get this done ASAP! I installed Pedders springs about 2 weeks ago and the car feels extremely bouncy now. To the point that I almost prefer driving in Sport mode in my ZL1 because Touring is a constant bounce. I also don't see much of a drop in the front compared to other Pedders lowered ZL1's I've seen. Hopefully that will get corrected as well.

K32 Camaro · 08-09-2013, 12:03 PM

Still calling for this to be stickied!

TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-29-2014, 03:16 PM

bringing this back from the dead -

I have very loud "groaning" or "croaking" from the rear. Is this a result of that as well?

KaBoom1701 · 05-29-2014, 03:56 PM

Man, I learn something everyday on this website!

Great post and thanks for the info.

08-08-2013, 08:07 PM	#53
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I hate to bring back an old thread, but I am really thinking that I need to get this done ASAP! I installed Pedders springs about 2 weeks ago and the car feels extremely bouncy now. To the point that I almost prefer driving in Sport mode in my ZL1 because Touring is a constant bounce. I also don't see much of a drop in the front compared to other Pedders lowered ZL1's I've seen. Hopefully that will get corrected as well. __________________

05-29-2014, 03:16 PM	#55
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	bringing this back from the dead - I have very loud "groaning" or "croaking" from the rear. Is this a result of that as well? __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

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04-21-2013, 03:13 PM	#43
MikeMoach Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,354	Subscribed I only got to read the 1st couple post but thanks for all the info, ill definitely be needing this soon

04-22-2013, 02:51 PM	#44
MikeMoach Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,354	If I read this correctly, your saying that the sway bars do not need to be clocked/timed right? I just installed mine and I tightened them down when the suspension was hanging and the car was on jack stands, so what I understand I should be good with how I did it correct?

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MikeMoach Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,354	Wow sorry ignore the 2nd half of my last post

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A10maint Drives: 2015 Z/28 #525 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tucson Posts: 65	Hey all, I know it was asked already, but when it comes to timing the bushings. I know that the vehicle has to static, but can the front be on ramps with rear on ground and then vise verse. Or does the vehicle have to be level in order to complete the timing.

08-09-2013, 12:03 PM	#54
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	Still calling for this to be stickied!