12-19-2010, 08:55 PM | #1 |
The Man in Black
Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 2,016
|
PFADT springs home garage DIY install !!!
2010 CAMARO DROP SPRINGS PROJECT PFADT 1.25 INCH LOWERING SPRINGS HOME GARAGE INSTALL CAMARO 1SS ( WE DID THIS IN THE GARAGE WITH ONLY SIMPLE HAND TOOLS AND A CORDLESS IMPACT WRENCH SAVED US $$$ IN LABOR) LOW PROFILE JACK AND JACK STANDS ARE A MUST WE DID 2 CARS THIS DAY IN LESS THAN 6 HOURS WE STARTED WITH THE FRONT FIRST STEP LOOSEN UP THE LUG NUTS BUT DONT TAKE OFF SAFELY JACK UP THE CAR AND REST IT ON JACK STANDS TAKE OFF THE TIRES NOTE: we didnt use a spring compressor we didnt really find too much tension in the springs although both our cars did vary, to be safe you can use a ratchet strap if you dont have a spring compressor. I put pressure down on the strut and my buddy undid the reatining nut or screwed it on NOW FOR THE REARS WILL BE GETTING AN ALIGNMENT SOON.... THE CARS RIDE IS AMAZING SINCE THE DROP IM VERY HAPPY SPECIAL THANKS TO MY BROTHER AND PARTNER IN CRIME JIM1SS Last edited by 1969to2010; 12-19-2010 at 10:38 PM. |
12-19-2010, 09:02 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Posts: 25,179
|
That is a serious post.
|
12-19-2010, 09:39 PM | #3 |
Drives: Bus Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Posts: 25
|
You guys are pros. I could never do it by myself.
|
12-19-2010, 09:54 PM | #4 |
The Man in Black
Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 2,016
|
trust me were no pros you can do it
if I can you can |
12-19-2010, 10:07 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tucson area
Posts: 504
|
Great post! Well done! I look forward to doing mine some time soon.
__________________
Ill take my GUNS, FREEDOMS and MONEY... you can keep the "change"
|
12-19-2010, 10:47 PM | #6 |
|
The best post I've seen on these forums! I will do mine in the springt
__________________
432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires
|
12-19-2010, 10:54 PM | #7 |
The Man in Black
Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 2,016
|
wow Thanks
|
12-20-2010, 12:23 AM | #8 |
/////Alpine
Drives: Alpine Perfect F.I.T. Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marina Del Rey
Posts: 88
|
Excellent Post!
Mods - This could be a good sticky for a lot of users here. |
12-20-2010, 02:59 AM | #9 |
Search Ninja
Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Central Ark
Posts: 7,183
|
It needs to be moved or recopied to the DIY section. There's a TON of DIY's for most things you can do to your car, in there. Great pics and captions.
__________________
2010 Black 2SS/RS A6
Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train. |
12-20-2010, 06:23 PM | #10 |
Pushin a rock...
|
|
12-20-2010, 07:46 PM | #11 |
Supercharged LSX
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: City of Angels
Posts: 6,741
|
great post. I installed the stage 2 kit Friday. It wasn't at all difficult. I was lucky to have a lift available.
|
12-20-2010, 11:12 PM | #12 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Bossier City, La
Posts: 679
|
I agree thats excellent info and very informative photos. Job well done and car looks alot better....
__________________
|
12-21-2010, 06:47 AM | #13 |
The Man in Black
Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 2,016
|
I honestly didnt think it would be as stark a difference, it looks like the car was meant to look that way,
also I thought the ride would be harsh it isnt at all |
12-21-2010, 07:40 AM | #14 |
Search Ninja
Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Central Ark
Posts: 7,183
|
If you don't have the sways, i'd HIGHLY suggest you get them. You'll really feel the difference then.
__________________
2010 Black 2SS/RS A6
Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train. |
|
|
|
|