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Bbrock25 · 06-19-2011, 09:36 AM

But the drivers side is lowered and looking good!! However the passenger side both front and back still are at stock height?? I installed them both back then both front and I'm 95% sure nothing on them is done incorrect. It's just odd that one side is being effected. Timed my bushings and all.

Anyone have any idea what could be the problem? :/

Thanks

hypurone · 06-19-2011, 10:31 AM

First thing that comes to mind is that you don't have the springs "timed" right in their saddles. There are steps in the perches that the ends of the spring need to sit it properly...

I would then verify the upper mounts and their orientation into the car.

Been awhile since I converted to CO's so trying to visualize the stock setup for more ideas..

Blackwolf · 06-19-2011, 10:33 AM

Something obviously isn't right, but you knew that already. Did you take the wheels back off and verify that EVERYTHING was reconnected properly? (Especially the sway bar end links?) And verify that the springs are properly oriented (rotated) in the cradle of the strut. edit: (I see that hypurone had suggested this also while I was composing this reply)

Was the car sitting in a static state, under it's entire weight when you timed the bushings?

TJ91 · 06-19-2011, 11:52 AM

When I lowered my rears, it did the same, I rolled it down the driveway and by the time I got out of the car, it had dropped to what it was supposed to drop to

TheRealMcCoy · 06-19-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

When I lowered my rears, it did the same, I rolled it down the driveway and by the time I got out of the car, it had dropped to what it was supposed to drop to

Same here, I just drove it around the block then everything looked fine

TJ91 · 06-19-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealMcCoy

Same here, I just drove it around the block then everything looked fine

lol I remember dropping it and going DAMN! Didnt do it right, roll it down the driveway..get out of the car...look at the rear and my face turned to this

Op have you tried rolling the car around yet?

Bbrock25 · 06-19-2011, 12:49 PM

Yea I drove it for 10 mins or so to town n back still the passengers side is up.

And yes the full weight of the car was on it when I timed them.

TJ91 · 06-19-2011, 12:54 PM

thats really odd. Though im no suspension guy. And I know what you mean about being 95% sure you installed it right, I was 100% too until the rears were staying raised, then i went down to 95% sure. Then they settled and I as back 100% sure I did them right. Now I have a creek and im back to 95% LOL
Im really not sure what could cause that, maybe it was when you timed your bushings, but then you said your drivers side is fine....hopefully someone who knows can post something in here

Bbrock25 · 06-19-2011, 01:27 PM

Yea I'm just really annoyed at the situation...

TJ91 · 06-19-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbrock25

Yea I'm just really annoyed at the situation...

I know what you mean, its probably an easy fix, did you pm Pfadt, their customer service is really good!

TJ91 · 06-19-2011, 02:10 PM

you know what, jack up the car and drop it again, it might just work even though it seems stupid to do so.

Bbrock25 · 06-19-2011, 02:57 PM

Yea I'm bout to go back out and take em off and check everything again and reinstall hoping this solves it

Blackwolf · 06-19-2011, 03:01 PM

Sounding more like spring orientation / rotation in the strut now. Take a good look.

TJ91 · 06-19-2011, 03:01 PM

Good luck, let us know how it goes!

06-19-2011, 09:36 AM	#1
Bbrock25 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Ky Posts: 704	Installed my Pfadt drop springs but... But the drivers side is lowered and looking good!! However the passenger side both front and back still are at stock height?? I installed them both back then both front and I'm 95% sure nothing on them is done incorrect. It's just odd that one side is being effected. Timed my bushings and all. Anyone have any idea what could be the problem? :/ Thanks __________________

06-19-2011, 10:31 AM	#2
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	First thing that comes to mind is that you don't have the springs "timed" right in their saddles. There are steps in the perches that the ends of the spring need to sit it properly... I would then verify the upper mounts and their orientation into the car. Been awhile since I converted to CO's so trying to visualize the stock setup for more ideas.. __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

06-19-2011, 10:33 AM	#3
Blackwolf Drives: 02 Grand Prix, 99 Z71 10 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WI Posts: 234	Something obviously isn't right, but you knew that already. Did you take the wheels back off and verify that EVERYTHING was reconnected properly? (Especially the sway bar end links?) And verify that the springs are properly oriented (rotated) in the cradle of the strut. edit: (I see that hypurone had suggested this also while I was composing this reply) Was the car sitting in a static state, under it's entire weight when you timed the bushings? __________________ *2SS/RS, Manual, Cyber Grey Metallic, Black Interior, Midnight Silver Wheels and a Bad Attitude.* "Some cars look like they're going fast when they're standing still. The Camaro looks like it's going to beat you unconscious, put you in a silly hat, invite a couple of other Camaros over to take photos of you, then e-mail them to all your friends and co-workers. Call me crazy, but I like that in a car." Aaron Gold, About.com

06-19-2011, 11:52 AM	#4
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	When I lowered my rears, it did the same, I rolled it down the driveway and by the time I got out of the car, it had dropped to what it was supposed to drop to __________________ 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

06-19-2011, 12:49 PM	#7
Bbrock25 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Ky Posts: 704	Yea I drove it for 10 mins or so to town n back still the passengers side is up. And yes the full weight of the car was on it when I timed them. __________________

06-19-2011, 12:54 PM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	thats really odd. Though im no suspension guy. And I know what you mean about being 95% sure you installed it right, I was 100% too until the rears were staying raised, then i went down to 95% sure. Then they settled and I as back 100% sure I did them right. Now I have a creek and im back to 95% LOL Im really not sure what could cause that, maybe it was when you timed your bushings, but then you said your drivers side is fine....hopefully someone who knows can post something in here __________________ 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

06-19-2011, 01:27 PM	#9
Bbrock25 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Ky Posts: 704	Yea I'm just really annoyed at the situation... __________________

06-19-2011, 02:10 PM	#11
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	you know what, jack up the car and drop it again, it might just work even though it seems stupid to do so. __________________ 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

06-19-2011, 02:57 PM	#12
Bbrock25 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Ky Posts: 704	Yea I'm bout to go back out and take em off and check everything again and reinstall hoping this solves it __________________

06-19-2011, 03:01 PM	#13
Blackwolf Drives: 02 Grand Prix, 99 Z71 10 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WI Posts: 234	Sounding more like spring orientation / rotation in the strut now. Take a good look. __________________ *2SS/RS, Manual, Cyber Grey Metallic, Black Interior, Midnight Silver Wheels and a Bad Attitude.* "Some cars look like they're going fast when they're standing still. The Camaro looks like it's going to beat you unconscious, put you in a silly hat, invite a couple of other Camaros over to take photos of you, then e-mail them to all your friends and co-workers. Call me crazy, but I like that in a car." Aaron Gold, About.com

06-19-2011, 03:01 PM	#14
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Good luck, let us know how it goes! __________________ 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

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