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08-03-2010, 12:20 AM
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Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
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Do you have to get new struts if you get lowering springs?
Im looking into getting a set of lowering springs but just wondering if i had to also get new struts since im going with a lower spring. Can anybody answer that question for me. Will i have any strut failure after a while. Im leaning towards hotchkis.
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08-03-2010, 12:41 AM
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Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009
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No. You use your OEM struts. I don't think anyone makes aftermarket struts yet. I haven't heard of a rash of strut failures yet.
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08-03-2010, 12:45 AM
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Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010
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Thanks i appreciate the info. Any knowledge or preference on any particular brand of springs u recommend. Hotchkis vs. Pedders vs. Pfdat?
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08-03-2010, 12:57 AM
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Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009
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08-03-2010, 05:13 AM
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Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010
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Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 08-03-2010 at 10:18 AM. |
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08-03-2010, 08:56 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009
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The springs from most manufacturers were in fact designed to work 100% properly with the factory strut. Most springs have properly engineered springs rates which create a minimal increase in wear on the strut, as well as the travel on the strut is still with in its designed region.
Unfortunately there are not manufacturers that produced struts for the car yet, however I know many will release very soon. If you have any further questions let us know. Regards |
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08-03-2010, 11:17 AM
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Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010
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The shock valving for the most part is actually pretty good on this car unless you go too low. As long as you don't lower it too far (below 1.4") the OE shocks will be fine dampening the higher rate lowering spring.
Last edited by BMR guy; 08-03-2010 at 12:13 PM. |
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08-03-2010, 11:17 AM
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Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
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When lowering springs are installed they should not cause strut failure. Strut failures from lowering springs occur when the new spring with cut bumpstop allow too much travel resultiing in damage to the foot valve. I am not aware of ANY issues like this to date on the 5th Gen with lowering coils. That means you'll have to choose among a number of quality brands with no worries.
So many choices and so little time. |
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08-03-2010, 11:56 PM
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Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010
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Thanks appreciate the info!
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