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AMPCamaro · 07-07-2013, 10:25 AM

Ive been looking to lower my ride and i wanted to add drop springs ecause they arent to expensive, and will add a nice look. I just dont know which ones to go with if some of you could show me some pictures of how they made your car look and how it feels that would be greatly appreciated. Also what is the ease of installation?

JantzenOKC · 07-07-2013, 11:33 AM

PFADT 1.25" I love them and ride is no different unless you hit BIG bumps then it hits hard but your supposed to swerve them potholes!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 07-07-2013, 11:48 AM

Installation is not too difficult, as long as you're not freaked out by springs under tension. Use a good spring compressor and be careful. Air tools help a lot.

Make sure to have arrangements for an alignment after you are done.

John B.

KMPrenger · 07-07-2013, 12:43 PM

Just did springs on my 2010 a few weekends ago. A 2nd set of hands can be really helpful so I'd have someone available to help if you need it, but honestly the install was not bad. Wish I had done it a long time ago.

I don't know about the 2012+ models, but on my 2010 we didn't even need a spring compressor. Removing the final nut from the top of the struts only resulted in a little pop off from the spring...it was barely compressed.

We also used air tools...big help.

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-07-2013, 12:54 PM

Eibach Pros..don't really need a spring compressor..under $20 @ Harbor Freight if you must have one. dropped 1-1.5 "..looks great, good ride(obviously not as soft as stock).

delta6 · 07-08-2013, 12:12 AM

PFADT

07-07-2013, 10:25 AM	#1
AMPCamaro 1st Car :D Drives: V6 1lt Black with two silver stripe Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 18	Best 2012 v6 Drop Springs?6 Ive been looking to lower my ride and i wanted to add drop springs ecause they arent to expensive, and will add a nice look. I just dont know which ones to go with if some of you could show me some pictures of how they made your car look and how it feels that would be greatly appreciated. Also what is the ease of installation?

07-07-2013, 11:48 AM	#3
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Installation is not too difficult, as long as you're not freaked out by springs under tension. Use a good spring compressor and be careful. Air tools help a lot. Make sure to have arrangements for an alignment after you are done. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

07-07-2013, 12:43 PM	#4
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Just did springs on my 2010 a few weekends ago. A 2nd set of hands can be really helpful so I'd have someone available to help if you need it, but honestly the install was not bad. Wish I had done it a long time ago. I don't know about the 2012+ models, but on my 2010 we didn't even need a spring compressor. Removing the final nut from the top of the struts only resulted in a little pop off from the spring...it was barely compressed. We also used air tools...big help. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

07-08-2013, 12:12 AM	#6
delta6 USN-MSC Drives: 2012 Camaro TF3 #427 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 237 View My Garage	PFADT __________________ “The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose.”

07-07-2013, 11:33 AM	#2
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	PFADT 1.25" I love them and ride is no different unless you hit BIG bumps then it hits hard but your supposed to swerve them potholes!

07-07-2013, 12:54 PM	#5
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	Eibach Pros..don't really need a spring compressor..under $20 @ Harbor Freight if you must have one. dropped 1-1.5 "..looks great, good ride(obviously not as soft as stock).