Pfadt spring length question

[Harleydave]

Just want to make sure everything is right. Pfadt lowering springs for 2012 Camaro SS. THe free length of the rear pfadt spring is 1/2" longer than the stock spring. Whereas the fronts were actually shorter than the stock ones. I'm assuming this is due to the number of coils and spring rate. Just seems weird installing a longer spring to lower the car. Thanks

[ronniels3]

Originally Posted by Harleydave

Just want to make sure everything is right. Pfadt lowering springs for 2012 Camaro SS. THe free length of the rear pfadt spring is 1/2" longer than the stock spring. Whereas the fronts were actually shorter than the stock ones. I'm assuming this is due to the number of coils and spring rate. Just seems weird installing a longer spring to lower the car. Thanks

Im having the same issue with my hotchkis lowering springs

[Camwow]

Does anybody have an answer to this? I noticed this too last night when installing the rear pfadt lowering springs. I was able to get the stock rear springs out without a spring compressor and am now having issues getting the pfadt lowering springs on as they are a bit longer than stock. Does anybody have a solution to this or is a spring compressor now the only solution?

[Apex Motorsports]

It is right. Pfadt rear springs have extra coils so that the same springs can be used on the SS and V6 cars. The V6 rear shocks can extend farther than the SS so the extra coils prevent the springs from coming out of the perches when the car is lifted. It will in no way effect the final ride height of the car, they have been that way for years.

[FunkedOut]

Originally Posted by Camwow

Does anybody have an answer to this? I noticed this too last night when installing the rear pfadt lowering springs. I was able to get the stock rear springs out without a spring compressor and am now having issues getting the pfadt lowering springs on as they are a bit longer than stock. Does anybody have a solution to this or is a spring compressor now the only solution?

if no compressor is available...
place the bottom of the shock in a crack on the driveway or sidewalk, so it won't slide around,
push down on the upper mount with both hands using your weight,
find some one to thread the nut a few turns.

wear eye protection in case your helper doesn't get enough threads on before you let up on the mount.