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fisherssmoke · 02-09-2015, 11:56 AM

I just had my BMR lowering springs installed and have put 100 miles on them. 2 of the springs have settled in to where they should be, but the other 2 have another 1/2" and 5/8" to go. Should I tear it down and check for something or just be patiient. I don't want to put too many miles on it before alignment, but I also want the springs where they need to be before alignment. Any help on this? Thanks.

JusticePete · 02-09-2015, 01:19 PM

Follow this procedure and get your Camaro aligned when thee bushings are timed.

Bush Timing

Step 1. Lift the car on a two post lift and raise it.

Step 2. Loosen the following bolts/nuts:
Front:
---Inner Control Arm Bushing
---Inner Radius Rod
Rear:
---Trailing Arm Bushings (both ends)
---Toe Rod Bushings (both ends)
---Lower Control Arm Bushings (Inner)
---Upper Control Arm Bushings (Rearward)
---Lower Strut Bushings

Step 3.
Lower the car and drive it around the parking lot SLOWLY and on to the alignment lift.

Step 4.
With the weight of the car on the wheels tighten all of the nuts/bolts to spec.

Step 5.
Align the car at the new ride height.

Alignment

Front and Rear Bolt Torque Values

NOTE: Torque specifications that read XX torque value and XX degrees are usually TTY and require replacement of the bolt, nut or both. If replacement parts are not available from GM the minimum acceptable torque will be those values stated along with a liberal application of a thread locker i.e. LocTite.

fisherssmoke · 02-09-2015, 01:36 PM

Thank you sir, I will do this.

02-09-2015, 11:56 AM	#1
fisherssmoke Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 254 View My Garage	Settling in period for lowering springs I just had my BMR lowering springs installed and have put 100 miles on them. 2 of the springs have settled in to where they should be, but the other 2 have another 1/2" and 5/8" to go. Should I tear it down and check for something or just be patiient. I don't want to put too many miles on it before alignment, but I also want the springs where they need to be before alignment. Any help on this? Thanks. __________________

02-09-2015, 01:36 PM	#3
fisherssmoke Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 254 View My Garage	Thank you sir, I will do this. __________________

02-09-2015, 01:19 PM	#2
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Follow this procedure and get your Camaro aligned when thee bushings are timed. Bush Timing Step 1. Lift the car on a two post lift and raise it. Step 2. Loosen the following bolts/nuts: Front: ---Inner Control Arm Bushing ---Inner Radius Rod Rear: ---Trailing Arm Bushings (both ends) ---Toe Rod Bushings (both ends) ---Lower Control Arm Bushings (Inner) ---Upper Control Arm Bushings (Rearward) ---Lower Strut Bushings Step 3. Lower the car and drive it around the parking lot *SLOWLY* and on to the alignment lift. Step 4. With the weight of the car on the wheels tighten all of the nuts/bolts to spec. Step 5. Align the car at the new ride height. Alignment Front and Rear Bolt Torque Values NOTE: Torque specifications that read XX torque value and XX degrees are usually TTY and require replacement of the bolt, nut or both. If replacement parts are not available from GM the minimum acceptable torque will be those values stated along with a liberal application of a thread locker i.e. LocTite.