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Revo1 · 01-02-2011, 03:11 PM

Thanks for the write-up!

TJ91 · 06-06-2011, 10:54 PM

my install is not going smoothly, hopefully be able to finish the install tomorrow. This thread is very helpfull

TJ91 · 06-09-2011, 09:26 AM

Just wanted to thank Nineball for this thread, it really helped out and I just lowered my car. She looks GREAT
Now I have only one tip, USE AIR TOOLS!
I had to borrow an air compressor and tools and even those stuggled witha few of the bolts. Its time saving and well worth it. If you dont have air tools, borrow them or rent them. TRUST ME! It wasnt Gorilla tight, it was like Godzilla tightened them.

Inuyashas_Brother · 06-11-2011, 04:40 PM

Nine Ball, how come you didn't use a torque wrench when re-installing everything?

It's mentioned in the Pfadt instructions.

The Hunter · 07-23-2011, 02:07 AM

Really considering dropping my camaro, do you have any problems with daily driving like speed bumps or anything like that?

black. · 07-26-2011, 02:55 AM

^+1

Robotdoc · 07-30-2011, 03:44 PM

Can anyone explain about cutting the bump stop? What is the reason for that. Also, anyone with the Eibach springs, did you cut them when you installed your springs?

TJ91 · 01-26-2012, 04:39 PM

I cut them with the eibach springs

wal-dog · 01-08-2015, 11:57 AM

Help. I'm stuck at this spot:
4. At this point, the strut is free and hanging by a single bolt at the top of the strut tower inside the engine bay. Pop the hood and remove the plastic nut cap by twisting it counter-clockwise. Use a 24mm wrench or deep socket to loosen only the top nut. Get a buddy to assist with catching the strut in case it falls out once that nut is removed. Once the nut and associated flange are removed, the strut is ready to be pulled out from the bottom. Do not be tempted to remove the second nut found under the first one, that comes later.

There's a T50 torx on top of the strut tower and i can't seem to be able to hold it with the torx socket and get a 24 mm wrench on the nut. need a quick tip.

wal-dog · 01-08-2015, 04:42 PM

Figured it out. Now the rears....

dragonkeyper · 05-04-2015, 05:59 AM

Links to images no longer work.

MGD · 05-04-2015, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonkeyper

Links to images no longer work.

Yep, 5 year old thread may have something to do with it.

CreationNation · 07-24-2015, 11:12 PM

I'm lowering mine tomorrow - and until now had not seen anything about cutting the bump stops.

I didn't see that anyone was able to explain why it is necessary, and the do/don't pro/con?

Thanks!

EDIT: Nevermind, reason explained here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61709

EDIT2: For Eibach users I found: "The Eibach instructions specifically tell you not to cut the bump-stops."

Hessterdick · 11-19-2015, 08:57 AM

ARE THE STOCK REAR STRUTS AN ISSUE WITH IPS ,S 15 REAR CONVERSION KIT IT SEEMS LIKE ITS GOING TO PUT THEM IN A HECK OF BIND.Long story short i went install my kit last night and the stock would not pull over very without a lot of pressure any info on this gentlemen

01-02-2011, 03:11 PM	#29
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Thanks for the write-up! __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-06-2011, 10:54 PM	#30
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	my install is not going smoothly, hopefully be able to finish the install tomorrow. This thread is very helpfull __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-09-2011, 09:26 AM	#31
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Just wanted to thank Nineball for this thread, it really helped out and I just lowered my car. She looks GREAT Now I have only one tip, USE AIR TOOLS! I had to borrow an air compressor and tools and even those stuggled witha few of the bolts. Its time saving and well worth it. If you dont have air tools, borrow them or rent them. TRUST ME! It wasnt Gorilla tight, it was like Godzilla tightened them. __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

06-11-2011, 04:40 PM	#32
Inuyashas_Brother Drives: '10 Camaro LS - M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 550	Nine Ball, how come you didn't use a torque wrench when re-installing everything? It's mentioned in the Pfadt instructions. __________________

01-26-2012, 04:39 PM	#36
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	I cut them with the eibach springs __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

07-23-2011, 02:07 AM	#33
The Hunter Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pinellas Park Posts: 129 View My Garage	Really considering dropping my camaro, do you have any problems with daily driving like speed bumps or anything like that?

07-26-2011, 02:55 AM	#34
black. Drives: IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 858	^+1

07-30-2011, 03:44 PM	#35
Robotdoc Drives: 2010 LLT/RS White/Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 55	Can anyone explain about cutting the bump stop? What is the reason for that. Also, anyone with the Eibach springs, did you cut them when you installed your springs?

01-08-2015, 11:57 AM	#37
wal-dog Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tucson Posts: 208	Help. I'm stuck at this spot: 4. At this point, the strut is free and hanging by a single bolt at the top of the strut tower inside the engine bay. Pop the hood and remove the plastic nut cap by twisting it counter-clockwise. Use a 24mm wrench or deep socket to loosen only the top nut. Get a buddy to assist with catching the strut in case it falls out once that nut is removed. Once the nut and associated flange are removed, the strut is ready to be pulled out from the bottom. Do not be tempted to remove the second nut found under the first one, that comes later. There's a T50 torx on top of the strut tower and i can't seem to be able to hold it with the torx socket and get a 24 mm wrench on the nut. need a quick tip.

01-08-2015, 04:42 PM	#38
wal-dog Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tucson Posts: 208	Figured it out. Now the rears....

05-04-2015, 05:59 AM	#39
dragonkeyper Drives: Black 2010 Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8	Links to images no longer work.

07-24-2015, 11:12 PM	#41
CreationNation Heavy Metal Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 45	I'm lowering mine tomorrow - and until now had not seen anything about cutting the bump stops. I didn't see that anyone was able to explain why it is necessary, and the do/don't pro/con? Thanks! EDIT: Nevermind, reason explained here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61709 EDIT2: For Eibach users I found: "The Eibach instructions specifically tell you not to cut the bump-stops."

11-19-2015, 08:57 AM	#42
Hessterdick Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Muncie indiana Posts: 17	ARE THE STOCK REAR STRUTS AN ISSUE WITH IPS ,S 15 REAR CONVERSION KIT IT SEEMS LIKE ITS GOING TO PUT THEM IN A HECK OF BIND.Long story short i went install my kit last night and the stock would not pull over very without a lot of pressure any info on this gentlemen

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