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TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-26-2014, 07:07 PM

I installed my pfadt 1.25" lowering springs and have now have a considerable "groaning" or "moaning"/creaking noise when i hit even the slightest bumps and during left hand turns.

It is coming from what I think is rear passenger spring..

Is this normal? Were they installed wrong? Any quick fix? Or will they just settle in and work themselves out over time?

Black Knight · 05-26-2014, 10:30 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214262

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TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-27-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Knight

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214262

Check this out

Thanks!!

I will give this a shot. So just remove the top isolator and leave the bottom one?

Is this same for rears too?

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Black Knight · 05-27-2014, 03:11 PM

I have a set but have yet to install it . Maybe apex can help out

TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-30-2014, 03:22 PM

I removed the Isolators as that thread suggested. Still there in the rear... The post talked only about the front so not sure what todo

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Apex Motorsports · 05-30-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TwentyTen2SSRS

I removed the Isolators as that thread suggested. Still there in the rear... The post talked only about the front so not sure what todo

Don't remove them, just move them. They are saying to reposition them. If you see a spot where the springs appear to be contacting each other and rubbing the finish off you want to make sure to protect that spot.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-30-2014, 04:41 PM

Well I thought it said to remove if it came with two Isolators (one top and one bottom) it said to remove the top one or reposition of only had one to begin with... I thought?

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shibbs · 05-30-2014, 05:23 PM

If you've got aftermarket sways and/or poly sway bushings, make sure they're plenty lubricated. A change in position (from lowering) can cause a "dry spot" on that bushing and it will make PLENTY of noise.

Just a thought.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-30-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shibbs

If you've got aftermarket sways and/or poly sway bushings, make sure they're plenty lubricated. A change in position (from lowering) can cause a "dry spot" on that bushing and it will make PLENTY of noise.

Just a thought.

Thanks for the tip!

Everything is stock except the Pfadt 1.25" lowering springs -

05-26-2014, 07:07 PM	#1
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Lowering Springs Groaning/Moaning? I installed my pfadt 1.25" lowering springs and have now have a considerable "groaning" or "moaning"/creaking noise when i hit even the slightest bumps and during left hand turns. It is coming from what I think is rear passenger spring.. Is this normal? Were they installed wrong? Any quick fix? Or will they just settle in and work themselves out over time? __________________ 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)

05-26-2014, 10:30 PM	#2
Black Knight Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,437	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214262 Check this out __________________ CLICK IMG FOR BUIlD THREAD

05-27-2014, 03:11 PM	#4
Black Knight Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,437	I have a set but have yet to install it . Maybe apex can help out __________________ CLICK IMG FOR BUIlD THREAD

05-30-2014, 03:22 PM	#5
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	I removed the Isolators as that thread suggested. Still there in the rear... The post talked only about the front so not sure what todo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 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)

05-30-2014, 04:41 PM	#7
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Well I thought it said to remove if it came with two Isolators (one top and one bottom) it said to remove the top one or reposition of only had one to begin with... I thought? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 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)

05-30-2014, 05:23 PM	#8
shibbs Captain Gingerbeard Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,489	If you've got aftermarket sways and/or poly sway bushings, make sure they're plenty lubricated. A change in position (from lowering) can cause a "dry spot" on that bushing and it will make PLENTY of noise. Just a thought.