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BOULI306 · 12-11-2009, 08:12 PM

Do you have pictures where you use the spring compressor?? I am assuming you use them only during removing and on all 4 struts?

****EDIT****

i know i know, sorry about that. So you only have to use the compressor when the strut is already completely off the car, for whatever reason i thought that i should use it while it was installed on the car....

obe1 · 12-12-2009, 12:51 PM

Great write-up, thanks! The steering knuckle mounts to the front strut with 2 bolts. The upper bolt location is slotted for alignment adjustment. I've read that there's a threaded hole that you can screw a bolt into to capture the stock alignment setting. I realize this will probably need to be changed once the car is lowered but you can at least get this adjustment back to the stock setting until you get to an alignment shop.

Popy's VT · 12-12-2009, 12:54 PM

No before and after pictures? We will likely be doing this soon and I'd love to see some pictures of the car. I know I scanned the thread quickly but did you mention how you're overall satisfaction is with the kit and results?

TIA

FrankT · 12-12-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obe1

Great write-up, thanks! The steering knuckle mounts to the front strut with 2 bolts. The upper bolt location is slotted for alignment adjustment. I've read that there's a threaded hole that you can screw a bolt into to capture the stock alignment setting. I realize this will probably need to be changed once the car is lowered but you can at least get this adjustment back to the stock setting until you get to an alignment shop.

You could use the bolt method. A 10 mm bolt is required. It would be installed in the open hole at the top of the knuckle. The reference mark you are told to make on the knuckle (see post #4) is GM's method as per the service information.

FrankT · 12-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Spring compressor pics...

FrankT · 12-12-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popy's VT

No before and after pictures? We will likely be doing this soon and I'd love to see some pictures of the car. I know I scanned the thread quickly but did you mention how you're overall satisfaction is with the kit and results?

TIA

I haven't taken any after pics, but will post them here when I do. The quality of Pfadt's parts appears very high. The only problem I have is their lack of instructions. I think they are meant to be installed by a professional shop.

jeffny09 · 12-12-2009, 04:34 PM

maybe im blind but where did you make the mark?

FrankT · 12-12-2009, 04:50 PM

I traced around the strut onto the aluminum knuckle. Unfortunately, I did it in silver sharpie which didn't show up too well in the picture. I could see it fine when I was reassembling it, though.

Don O · 12-12-2009, 04:54 PM

Great job Frank. Thanks a bunch for posting the procedure and pictures.

I have a set of Eibachs I was planning to do today, but it's raining and cold out (OK for So Cal) in the garage. So maybe tomorrow. I copied your text and pictures into a WORD file for reference since Eibach didn't have any instructions either.

Thanks again,
Don O

jeffny09 · 12-12-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankT

I traced around the strut onto the aluminum knuckle. Unfortunately, I did it in silver sharpie which didn't show up too well in the picture. I could see it fine when I was reassembling it, though.

i got ya=but what im tryin to figure out is what all that stuff is lmao= ima install this but i dont know the names of the pieces-like where or what is the th knuckle? sorry if thats a stupid question

FrankT · 12-12-2009, 05:03 PM

No problem. The steering knuckle (on the front suspension) is the silver aluminum piece that the strut bolts to. It has the brake rotor mounted to it also.

Aaron Pfadt · 12-16-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankT

No problem. The steering knuckle (on the front suspension) is the silver aluminum piece that the strut bolts to. It has the brake rotor mounted to it also.

Frank. Thanks for the great writeup! I'll certainly be sending people to this thread when they want a nice blow-by-blow description.

You'll just need to put in some after photos of the lowering! People want to see that beautiful blue car

-Aaron

Aaron Pfadt · 12-16-2009, 04:38 PM

I always recommend an alignment afterward. You can do wonders with some basic tools in your garage if you are DIY oriented.

Here is a link to a fellow Corvette racer's site with a nice DIY alignment technique. He does race alignments with a Lowes laser level and some tape measures. I generally use strings on my racecars, accuracy is a function of the user, not the cost of the tool.

-Aaron

DocHolliday · 12-16-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Pfadt

I'll certainly be sending people to this thread when they want a nice blow-by-blow description.
-Aaron

Aaron-

I have your springs and sways in the boxes waiting to be installed. Why don't you put out a how-to manual for the springs along with COLOR pictures. You wouldn't have to mass produce it, it could be a PDF file downloadable for your customers?

12-12-2009, 12:51 PM	#16
obe1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 IOM, 1995 Blown Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 237	Great write-up, thanks! The steering knuckle mounts to the front strut with 2 bolts. The upper bolt location is slotted for alignment adjustment. I've read that there's a threaded hole that you can screw a bolt into to capture the stock alignment setting. I realize this will probably need to be changed once the car is lowered but you can at least get this adjustment back to the stock setting until you get to an alignment shop. __________________ 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1995 Z28 - blown, intercooled and nitrous injected - Sold 1968 Camaro - Sold 2019 Corvette Grand Sport

12-12-2009, 12:54 PM	#17
Popy's VT Drives: 2007 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 11	No before and after pictures? We will likely be doing this soon and I'd love to see some pictures of the car. I know I scanned the thread quickly but did you mention how you're overall satisfaction is with the kit and results? TIA __________________ Paul Cervone; 2007 AO MN6 Z51 Coupe BBP Vortex Rammer CAI, SpinPorted TB & Intake, JetHot Coated LG Pro Longtubes, Corsa Sports, MGW Short Shifter, EE Tunnel Plate, Oil Catch Can, Lowered, Tinted, GM Racing Spoiler, Tail & Side Marker Blackouts, Pfadt Coilovers, Michelin PS2's, 395 rwhp; 387 rwt

12-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#19
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	Spring compressor pics... Attached Images __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

12-12-2009, 04:34 PM	#21
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12-12-2009, 04:50 PM	#22
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	I traced around the strut onto the aluminum knuckle. Unfortunately, I did it in silver sharpie which didn't show up too well in the picture. I could see it fine when I was reassembling it, though. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

12-11-2009, 08:12 PM	#15
BOULI306 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS black stripes Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 137	Do you have pictures where you use the spring compressor?? I am assuming you use them only during removing and on all 4 struts? **EDIT** i know i know, sorry about that. So you only have to use the compressor when the strut is already completely off the car, for whatever reason i thought that i should use it while it was installed on the car....

12-12-2009, 04:54 PM	#23
Don O Camaro and Vettehead Drives: 2SS/RS IOM L99 69 427/400 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 12 miles East of Disneyland - Anaheim Hills Posts: 547 View My Garage	Great job Frank. Thanks a bunch for posting the procedure and pictures. I have a set of Eibachs I was planning to do today, but it's raining and cold out (OK for So Cal) in the garage. So maybe tomorrow. I copied your text and pictures into a WORD file for reference since Eibach didn't have any instructions either. Thanks again, Don O __________________ Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

12-12-2009, 05:03 PM	#25
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	No problem. The steering knuckle (on the front suspension) is the silver aluminum piece that the strut bolts to. It has the brake rotor mounted to it also. __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

12-16-2009, 04:38 PM	#27
Aaron Pfadt Pfadt Race Engineering Drives: 7.0 Liters of Fury Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 112	DIY alignment I always recommend an alignment afterward. You can do wonders with some basic tools in your garage if you are DIY oriented. Here is a link to a fellow Corvette racer's site with a nice DIY alignment technique. He does race alignments with a Lowes laser level and some tape measures. I generally use strings on my racecars, accuracy is a function of the user, not the cost of the tool. -Aaron __________________ Aaron Pfadt - Owner - Pfadt Race Engineering 888-972-2464 www.pfadtracing.com aaron@pfadtracing.com *Vette Garage TV Films 3 Episodes of Pfadt Racing - Watch the Show and Get to Know Us!*

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