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PQ · 01-31-2010, 06:42 PM

Talked to Junkie. Got it straight.

Ject · 01-31-2010, 06:43 PM

What was it ?

Blade · 01-31-2010, 06:48 PM

No way in hell I will do this on my own. I am good with exhaust and intake add ons but suspensions gonna have to be done by the dealer.

Good Luck PQ! Make sure to post some new picks of the ride.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-31-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Talked to Junkie. Got it straight.

Very nice. Junkie is the man!!! Yeah, you could have taken it to a shop and had it done, but the reward you are gonna get for doing it yourself will last a lifetime.

PQ · 01-31-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

What was it ?

Needed to be drawn back together with the weight of the car and compressed. I was basically just tightening the bracing. Strut it's self has to be set.

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Originally Posted by Blade

No way in hell I will do this on my own. I am good with exhaust and intake add ons but suspensions gonna have to be done by the dealer.

Good Luck PQ! Make sure to post some new picks of the ride.

Took some video as well. Just for the heck of it.

PQ · 01-31-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Very nice. Junkie is the man!!! Yeah, you could have taken it to a shop and had it done, but the reward you are gonna get for doing it yourself will last a lifetime.

*mlee* · 01-31-2010, 07:03 PM

Very cool... that son of yours is learning too...

most kids these days don't have a clue what a tool is unless a joystick is attached.

PQ · 01-31-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Very cool... that son of yours is learning too...

most kids these days don't have a clue what a tool is unless a joystick is attached.

He stepped off with a buddy.

But he was with me for the first one.

Jeanius · 01-31-2010, 09:56 PM

Well....

Pics??
Feedback??

Your holdin out on us!

Ject · 01-31-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Well....

Pics??
Feedback??

Your holdin out on us!

PQ · 01-31-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Well....

Pics??
Feedback??

Your holdin out on us!

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Originally Posted by Ject

Sorry. Had to go to a buddies house for a few hours. Just got back. Going out to the garage right now to finish. I'll update in a bit.

Front is finished, rear looks much easier. Had to do a few things also. Couldn't stay on the car.

PQ · 02-01-2010, 12:59 AM

O....M....G....!!!!!!!!!

Front sway bar was a PITA!!!!!!!!

Got it out but had to take a few hoses loose. Luckily not a brake line.

IT'S TIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PQ · 02-01-2010, 05:21 AM

Ok. I gotta go to bed. If anyone who knows about this stuff could give me some help................

I have a quarter inch gap between the top retaining plate and the top of the strut housing in the engine compartment on both sides still. I followed the instructions to a tee. I never turned either shaft on the struts. I was very careful. I can't drive it like this so I need to figure it out. What could I have possibly done on both sides? I gotta be missing something here.

Everything else is done and looks great.

BMR guy · 02-01-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Ok. I gotta go to bed. If anyone who knows about this stuff could give me some help................

I have a quarter inch gap between the top retaining plate and the top of the strut housing in the engine compartment on both sides still. I followed the instructions to a tee. I never turned either shaft on the struts. I was very careful. I can't drive it like this so I need to figure it out. What could I have possibly done on both sides? I gotta be missing something here. The washer is there for strut retention but the gap is necessary for turning clearance due to the suspension design.

Attachment 90393

Everything else is done and looks great.

It doesn't seem right but the gap is normal. You should have about 1/4" on both sides. If the other side is flush it's just because the strut mount hasn't seated in the strut tower yet. Putting the weight back on the suspension and turning the wheels or bouncing the car will seat it. The gap is designed into it for turning. To see what I mean try this. Once you put the car back on the ground, start it and turn the wheels lock-to-lock. You will notice that the upper strut washers "rock" side-to-side and the gap closes on one side. When the wheels are straight the gap goes back to normal. The washers are designed for strut retention but require this gap due to the suspension design.

01-31-2010, 06:42 PM	#29
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Talked to Junkie. Got it straight. __________________

01-31-2010, 06:43 PM	#30
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	What was it ? __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

01-31-2010, 06:48 PM	#31
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	No way in hell I will do this on my own. I am good with exhaust and intake add ons but suspensions gonna have to be done by the dealer. Good Luck PQ! Make sure to post some new picks of the ride. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

01-31-2010, 07:03 PM	#35
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,490 View My Garage	Very cool... that son of yours is learning too... most kids these days don't have a clue what a tool is unless a joystick is attached. __________________

01-31-2010, 09:56 PM	#37
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Well.... Pics?? Feedback?? Your holdin out on us! __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

02-01-2010, 12:59 AM	#40
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	O....M....G....!!!!!!!!! Front sway bar was a PITA!!!!!!!! Got it out but had to take a few hoses loose. Luckily not a brake line. IT'S TIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Last edited by PQ; 02-01-2010 at 02:26 AM.

02-01-2010, 05:21 AM	#41
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Ok. I gotta go to bed. If anyone who knows about this stuff could give me some help................ I have a quarter inch gap between the top retaining plate and the top of the strut housing in the engine compartment on both sides still. I followed the instructions to a tee. I never turned either shaft on the struts. I was very careful. I can't drive it like this so I need to figure it out. What could I have possibly done on both sides? I gotta be missing something here. Everything else is done and looks great. __________________

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