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Xedes · 06-02-2012, 02:51 PM

Installing my Pfadt lowering springs. I'm doing the front now. I have the strut off and I'm trying to remove the spring but the top nut seems to be just spinning. Do I need to keep the torque bit in there to remove the nut or does it come off by itself? Thx

Whipped416 · 06-02-2012, 03:20 PM

yes

Bill Waters · 06-02-2012, 03:25 PM

Assuming yours is like mine, you need to hold the shaft with a Torx bit while you remove the nut.

Bill

Xedes · 06-02-2012, 03:37 PM

Thx.

PQ · 06-02-2012, 06:21 PM

All work out?

I meant to tell you you really don't need the spring compressors.

I hope I was helpful.

Xedes · 06-02-2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

All work out?

I meant to tell you you really don't need the spring compressors.

I hope I was helpful.

Grrrrr!!! I might be calling you in the morning. Rear spring doesn't want to compress low enough for me to put the bolt on. I'm praying I didn't switch the springs and put the rears on the fronts.

PQ · 06-02-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xedes

Grrrrr!!! I might be calling you in the morning. Rear spring doesn't want to compress low enough for me to put the bolt on. I'm praying I didn't switch the springs and put the rears on the fronts.

I'll be ready for the call.

Hate to say it but if the springs on the rear are too tall then I think you did. The short fat springs go on back.

PQ · 06-02-2012, 10:10 PM

Here is a video of my install a few years ago before I put Pedders coilovers on.

Xedes · 06-03-2012, 10:16 AM

Ok, your video shows the box from Pfadt. Are the two outer springs for the front or the rear?

PQ · 06-03-2012, 10:54 AM

Anyone install Pfadts newer drop springs? Rears seem to be taller than they used to be for install. If this is normal then good deal.

He's needing to use the spring compressors to get the nut started. Didn't used to have to do that.

06-02-2012, 02:51 PM	#1
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,030	Quick help needed Installing my Pfadt lowering springs. I'm doing the front now. I have the strut off and I'm trying to remove the spring but the top nut seems to be just spinning. Do I need to keep the torque bit in there to remove the nut or does it come off by itself? Thx

06-02-2012, 06:21 PM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	All work out? I meant to tell you you really don't need the spring compressors. I hope I was helpful. __________________ Last edited by PQ; 06-02-2012 at 06:55 PM.

06-03-2012, 10:54 AM	#10
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Anyone install Pfadts newer drop springs? Rears seem to be taller than they used to be for install. If this is normal then good deal. He's needing to use the spring compressors to get the nut started. Didn't used to have to do that. __________________

06-02-2012, 03:20 PM	#2
Whipped416 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,515 View My Garage	yes

06-02-2012, 03:25 PM	#3
Bill Waters Drives: 2011 RS/SS; 1965 Cobra Factory Five Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carrollton, Georgia Posts: 38	Assuming yours is like mine, you need to hold the shaft with a Torx bit while you remove the nut. Bill

06-02-2012, 03:37 PM	#4
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,030	Thx.

06-03-2012, 10:16 AM	#9
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,030	Ok, your video shows the box from Pfadt. Are the two outer springs for the front or the rear?