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BLACOWT · 04-01-2011, 06:37 PM

just ordered my PFDT lowering springs.....i am probably gunna do the install myself but it will be my first spring install .....

just wanted to hear from anyone who has gone the DIY method, and if u ran into any issues or difficult parts of the install to look out for ...

thanks

MIQ · 04-02-2011, 01:27 AM

I installed Eibachs but used the Pfadt instructions. No problems at all. Just take your time and you'll be ok. And make sure you have all the tools.

camarowa · 04-02-2011, 02:21 PM

Make sure you get an alignment after you are done.

The Stig · 04-02-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

Make sure you get an alignment after you are done.

+1

Very important

BLACOWT · 04-02-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

Make sure you get an alignment after you are done.

CHECK

chandler · 04-02-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACOWT

just ordered my PFDT lowering springs.....i am probably gunna do the install myself but it will be my first spring install .....

just wanted to hear from anyone who has gone the DIY method, and if u ran into any issues or difficult parts of the install to look out for ...

thanks

Hey BLACOWT,

PQ did a great video on a spring and swaybar install. I watched it the other day. I have been wanting to lower my car also and would rather do it myself and was looking for info. Go to search > advanced > search for user PQ > keywords PFADT VIDEO > start the search in the SUSPENSION/BRAKES/CHASSIS Forum. Should take you right to it.

GuidosCamaroSS · 04-03-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

Make sure you get an alignment after you are done.

Did you use the alignment specs that came from PFADT or did you use factory specs. I just called for an alignment and they said they would only be able to use factory specs.

jlugo · 04-03-2011, 10:54 AM

I did it myself using this 'DIY' from "Planet Lsx", found it very helpful...good Luck!

http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...010_Camaro/131

BLACOWT · 04-03-2011, 11:00 AM

ya just saw the planet LSX instruc.....looks likes its not to bad of an install definitely manageable,.......chandler illl def check out the vid that would be even better....and imma go with the first set of alignment for even tire wear ....no need for track ready settings

Bay Area SS · 04-05-2011, 02:15 AM

Im terrible with doing my own work. A good shop to look at is extreme motorsports in brentwood.

bigsquirrel · 04-05-2011, 07:45 AM

Very simple, make sure you have a breaker bar and if you don't have one rent/borrow a good 1/2 drive torque wrench. I'd recommend either plasti wrapping your fenders or throw moving pad over them (Craftsman and other companies sell stuff for this) Nothing worse than screwing up your paint working on your car.

PQ · 04-06-2011, 10:04 AM

Like bigsquirrel just said, cover the fenders in the front.

I still have a chip. lol

And also like he said, get a breaker bar. AND a pipe for leverage. The hardest part of this install, and I just did it again last week with my coilovers, is the bolts on the front.

But other than that, just put it back together the same way it came apart and you're golden.

Here is the unedited version so it's kinda long but could be helpful. There is NO good info in the first 2 and a half minutes. hahaha

bee sting · 04-06-2011, 10:18 AM

Good tips guys..can't wait to do mine.1 other thing..timing the bushings , did you guys that installed your own springs do this ?

PQ · 04-06-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bee sting

Good tips guys..can't wait to do mine.1 other thing..timing the bushings , did you guys that installed your own springs do this ?

I didn't learn about it till way later. But now that I did my coilovers, I will do it when I get it aligned.

04-01-2011, 06:37 PM	#1
BLACOWT Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: BAY AREA, CA Posts: 173 View My Garage	PFADT DROP SPRING INSTALL QUESTION ... just ordered my PFDT lowering springs.....i am probably gunna do the install myself but it will be my first spring install ..... just wanted to hear from anyone who has gone the DIY method, and if u ran into any issues or difficult parts of the install to look out for ... thanks __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Black on Black 6.2L V8 M6 / Hurst SS -Solo HF Cats / Borla ATAK Catback / Black Powder CAI Inc. Intake / Black Heritage Grille / Wrapped in 5% tint all around / GTS Blackout Covers (Tail Lights) / Black Out Kit (side markers,reverse lights) / Bowtie Delete front and rear / Gloss Black Tail Light Bezels / Black GM Splash Guards / AAC LED Conversion Kit (RED) Future mods coming soon: kooks 1 7/8 LT's / PFADT Stage 3 performance kit /Powder coat rims (Gloss Black)

04-02-2011, 01:27 AM	#2
MIQ A Dichotomy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: O.C. Cali Posts: 129	I installed Eibachs but used the Pfadt instructions. No problems at all. Just take your time and you'll be ok. And make sure you have all the tools. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1LT Auto Inferno Orange Metallic Mods--Magnaflow Axle Back, Eibach Pro-Kit, RX Catch Can

04-02-2011, 02:21 PM	#3
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	Make sure you get an alignment after you are done. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

04-03-2011, 10:54 AM	#8
jlugo Account Suspended Drives: 2014 1LE 'Summit White' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 2,351 View My Garage	"How To: Install Lowering Springs on 2010 Camaro" I did it myself using this 'DIY' from "Planet Lsx", found it very helpful...good Luck! http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...010_Camaro/131

04-03-2011, 11:00 AM	#9
BLACOWT Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: BAY AREA, CA Posts: 173 View My Garage	ya just saw the planet LSX instruc.....looks likes its not to bad of an install definitely manageable,.......chandler illl def check out the vid that would be even better....and imma go with the first set of alignment for even tire wear ....no need for track ready settings __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Black on Black 6.2L V8 M6 / Hurst SS -Solo HF Cats / Borla ATAK Catback / Black Powder CAI Inc. Intake / Black Heritage Grille / Wrapped in 5% tint all around / GTS Blackout Covers (Tail Lights) / Black Out Kit (side markers,reverse lights) / Bowtie Delete front and rear / Gloss Black Tail Light Bezels / Black GM Splash Guards / AAC LED Conversion Kit (RED) Future mods coming soon: kooks 1 7/8 LT's / PFADT Stage 3 performance kit /Powder coat rims (Gloss Black)

04-05-2011, 02:15 AM	#10
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Im terrible with doing my own work. A good shop to look at is extreme motorsports in brentwood.

04-05-2011, 07:45 AM	#11
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	Very simple, make sure you have a breaker bar and if you don't have one rent/borrow a good 1/2 drive torque wrench. I'd recommend either plasti wrapping your fenders or throw moving pad over them (Craftsman and other companies sell stuff for this) Nothing worse than screwing up your paint working on your car.

04-06-2011, 10:04 AM	#12
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Like bigsquirrel just said, cover the fenders in the front. I still have a chip. lol And also like he said, get a breaker bar. AND a pipe for leverage. The hardest part of this install, and I just did it again last week with my coilovers, is the bolts on the front. But other than that, just put it back together the same way it came apart and you're golden. Here is the unedited version so it's kinda long but could be helpful. There is NO good info in the first 2 and a half minutes. hahaha __________________

04-06-2011, 10:18 AM	#13
bee sting Drives: 1997 30th Ann. Z28 & 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 1,933 View My Garage	Good tips guys..can't wait to do mine.1 other thing..timing the bushings , did you guys that installed your own springs do this ? __________________

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