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LIM3 08-03-2012 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by copper98 (Post 5388540)
The reference the manufacturers place on the "Miles traveled" is just a guide for the springs to settle in. They will settle in after a few days regardless, the front springs due to the weight of the engine will settle in before the rear usually. Regarding the timing of the bushings, this is very important because when the car was assembled it has a preload already set in to the bushings. This is because when you change the factory height by placing lower springs you change the geometry of the suspension which was timed to a higher stance (this is what causes the preload on the bushings). Not performing the "timing of the bushings" could affect the finished height of the vehicle. When you loosen up the bushings and then bounce it a few times it will release the preload on them.

Oh okay. Well I'm new with suspension. Do the people that align my car do the bushing timing ? And thank you for the info angel :thumbsup:

copper98 08-03-2012 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LIM3 (Post 5388932)
Oh okay. Well I'm new with suspension. Do the people that align my car do the bushing timing ? And thank you for the info angel :thumbsup:

No worries we here at C5M mods garage :thumbup: make sure that everything is complete prior to aligning your car.

LIM3 08-03-2012 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by copper98 (Post 5388949)
No worries we here at C5M mods garage :thumbup: make sure that everything is complete prior to aligning your car.

i know im in good hands here :D
did you find out if the 2012 sways fit the 2011 ?

copper98 08-03-2012 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LIM3 (Post 5389137)
i know im in good hands here :D
did you find out if the 2012 sways fit the 2011 ?

Going to look into it tonight....if i do not find any info we can place it next to and see if it has the same bends etc. Then we will be good to go. Its an easy install.

LIM3 08-03-2012 08:13 PM

Sounds good man. Thanks again

Outlaw_Nation 08-03-2012 08:39 PM

That storm or rain. Which ever you want to call it....


Was on some roider rage.....who took a dump in mother natures coffee?

Where and how much is this bushing timing?! After I dropped it I took it to get aligned. And I asked about it and they said no.

I hate when people do this kind of crap -__- I've been ridin like that for a while -__-

copper98 08-03-2012 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw_Nation (Post 5389437)
That storm or rain. Which ever you want to call it....


Was on some roider rage.....who took a dump in mother natures coffee?

Where and how much is this bushing timing?! After I dropped it I took it to get aligned. And I asked about it and they said no.

I hate when people do this kind of crap -__- I've been ridin like that for a while -__-

I noticed it had a preload because one side was 3/8" off when i measured all four fender heights. Then I put her back on the lift and loosened up at the relevant bushing. This corrected the problem.

Measure all four "rim" to fender heights if they are equal between 1/8"-3/16" then I would not worry!

copper98 08-04-2012 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LIM3 (Post 5389137)
i know im in good hands here :D
did you find out if the 2012 sways fit the 2011 ?

This is what I have found so far from a person asking the same question on another forum: :happyanim:

There is a difference between the two with the SS bar being slightly larger...but technically they will all fit because the mounting points are the same.
It has been common for V6ers to use the V8 sways & springs...especially two years ago when there was only one brand on the market for the V6 crowd. And I think a couple companies make only one sway bar version to fit both models.

LIM3 08-04-2012 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by copper98 (Post 5390346)
This is what I have found so far from a person asking the same question on another forum: :happyanim:

There is a difference between the two with the SS bar being slightly larger...but technically they will all fit because the mounting points are the same.
It has been common for V6ers to use the V8 sways & springs...especially two years ago when there was only one brand on the market for the V6 crowd. And I think a couple companies make only one sway bar version to fit both models.


Oh okay, that's understandable. They said on that thread the difference is extremely noticeable. I cant wait for it lol

Camarochris2010 08-04-2012 11:46 AM

Hey guys tonight we will be meeting up at the snapper creek service plaza off of the turnpike next to the shell. And info of where we are gonna be meeting up for tomorrows lash way meet will be talked about tonight see you guys there.

hcoll003 08-04-2012 11:46 AM

Im not sure if Sergio is on the thread or not but I'm passing down my stock SS sways, can someone find out if he still wants them? Thanks

LIM3 08-04-2012 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hcoll003 (Post 5391240)
Im not sure if Sergio is on the thread or not but I'm passing down my stock SS sways, can someone find out if he still wants them? Thanks

Sergio I believe is coming to tonight's meet . I'll ask him

LIM3 08-04-2012 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarochris2010 (Post 5391239)
Hey guys tonight we will be meeting up at the snapper creek service plaza off of the turnpike next to the shell. And info of where we are gonna be meeting up for tomorrows lash way meet will be talked about tonight see you guys there.

Well I don't get the turnpike to go to sit pizza since its close by. Would you guys be able to stop in one of the shopping centers around so I can ride in with you ?

Agarc 08-04-2012 02:12 PM

unless everyone stops at the flanigans on 88


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