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2010 yellow 2ss/rs · 03-29-2013, 01:30 PM

I recently installed pfadt springs and notice the front plates on the strut tower are sitting off the tower. Is this normal or am I missing something. I don't know what would stop the top of the strut from moving around other than the weight of the car. Any ideas ???

JusticePete · 03-29-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 yellow 2ss/rs

I recently installed pfadt springs and notice the front plates on the strut tower are sitting off the tower. Is this normal or am I missing something. I don't know what would stop the top of the strut from moving around other than the weight of the car. Any ideas ???

Please post a picture so we can double check, but the answer is 99.9% it is normal and you are good to go.

2010 yellow 2ss/rs · 03-29-2013, 01:47 PM

sorry for the large pics

JusticePete · 03-29-2013, 01:55 PM

You are good to go.

The strut mount fits tightly into a cup under the fender. The weight of the car holds it in place. The retaining plate holds the strut in the car when you are airborne ;-)

The space is required for articulation when the front wheels are turned.

2010 yellow 2ss/rs · 03-29-2013, 02:02 PM

I feel much better now. And I love the look, the ride is better than I expected as well.

Apex Motorsports · 03-29-2013, 04:57 PM

Completely normal. Even bone stock cars can be like that.

03-29-2013, 01:30 PM	#1
2010 yellow 2ss/rs Drives: 2011 inferno orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: halifax n.s. canada Posts: 114 View My Garage	Installed pfadt springs notice something? I recently installed pfadt springs and notice the front plates on the strut tower are sitting off the tower. Is this normal or am I missing something. I don't know what would stop the top of the strut from moving around other than the weight of the car. Any ideas ??? Attached Images Last edited by 2010 yellow 2ss/rs; 03-29-2013 at 01:47 PM.

03-29-2013, 01:47 PM	#3
2010 yellow 2ss/rs Drives: 2011 inferno orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: halifax n.s. canada Posts: 114 View My Garage	sorry for the large pics

03-29-2013, 01:55 PM	#4
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	You are good to go. The strut mount fits tightly into a cup under the fender. The weight of the car holds it in place. The retaining plate holds the strut in the car when you are airborne ;-) The space is required for articulation when the front wheels are turned.

03-29-2013, 02:02 PM	#5
2010 yellow 2ss/rs Drives: 2011 inferno orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: halifax n.s. canada Posts: 114 View My Garage	I feel much better now. And I love the look, the ride is better than I expected as well.

03-29-2013, 04:57 PM	#6
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Completely normal. Even bone stock cars can be like that.