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omegaman · 01-01-2011, 07:32 PM

I completed my Pfadt lowering springs install. I did the installation myself without any hiccups and got a 4 wheel alignment at my dealer, but I have a question for others who have done this install.

I seem to have a .25" gap between the top of the strut tower and the bottom of the upper strut retainer. The gap is identical on both towers. Is this normal? I believe I followed the install directions exactly: bump stops were trimmed by 1", all torqued to spec, etc.

The car looks fantastic and handles much better with the Pfadt springs than the stock setup.

kook · 01-01-2011, 07:35 PM

That is common even on the stock springs.

Apex Motorsports · 01-01-2011, 07:42 PM

It is completely normal.

omegaman · 01-01-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kook

That is common even on the stock springs.

Strange, My first thought is to monkey the spring perch retaining nut and/or the retainer nut.

ke5wdq · 01-01-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kook

That is common even on the stock springs.

Yep, mine is same way stock.

omegaman · 01-01-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

It is completely normal.

Whew. I thought I might have inverted the spring perch or something. I was already a few beers into the job before I had the car up on the stands.

Honestly, the new setup is excellent. I highly recommend the Pfadt products.

01-01-2011, 07:32 PM	#1
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	Pfadt lowering springs - after install question I completed my Pfadt lowering springs install. I did the installation myself without any hiccups and got a 4 wheel alignment at my dealer, but I have a question for others who have done this install. I seem to have a .25" gap between the top of the strut tower and the bottom of the upper strut retainer. The gap is identical on both towers. Is this normal? I believe I followed the install directions exactly: bump stops were trimmed by 1", all torqued to spec, etc. The car looks fantastic and handles much better with the Pfadt springs than the stock setup. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation. Last edited by omegaman; 01-01-2011 at 07:42 PM. Reason: Added exploded diagram

01-01-2011, 07:35 PM	#2
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01-01-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	It is completely normal.