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GreyLS3SS · 04-05-2012, 11:31 AM

I am installing a set of pedders XA coilovers on my SS I have a ? I have a5MM gap between the top bearing and the shock tower mount the bottom is properly installed no gap and the shock itself fills snug and does not move. I left out the soft bushing and lower shock washer as it says in the directions I have 2.5 MM of gap between the top shock nut and the pedders dampening adjustment nut. I will try to post pics. But the stock setup is touching the shock tower and the pedders is not is this correct? there are no pics of the pedders in the limited directions either provided or online from pedders.

NYJETSFAN · 04-05-2012, 03:55 PM

Hey, I am not at home to take a closer look at what you are talking about, but when I get home I will check for you. For now, if you look in my album I have a picture of of my pedders and it appears that I have a slight gap as well.

garcmol · 04-05-2012, 04:02 PM

Those pics are tiny but I'll try. The pic with the Pedders adjustment knob is perfect. No, it will not screw all the way down to the big nut.

You will have a gap between the top plate and the top of the strut tower if that's what you're referring to.

All your pics look like a perfect install. If you want to see something that will really mess with you, get in and turn the wheels all the way left or right. Get out and look at your strut towers. The gap will be huge on one side and very small on the other.

Again, looks right to me.

NYJETSFAN · 04-05-2012, 04:05 PM

I did that while installing my new grille and instantly thought something was wrong. Pete assured me that nothing was wrong..

garcmol · 04-05-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJETSFAN

I did that while installing my new grille and instantly thought something was wrong. Pete assured me that nothing was wrong..

Yeah, if you haven't done it before it can put you in panic mode! I think that's the most asked question when lowering these cars.

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 04-05-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyLS3SS

I am installing a set of pedders XA coilovers on my SS I have a ? I have a5MM gap between the top bearing and the shock tower mount the bottom is properly installed no gap and the shock itself fills snug and does not move. I left out the soft bushing and lower shock washer as it says in the directions I have 2.5 MM of gap between the top shock nut and the pedders dampening adjustment nut. I will try to post pics. But the stock setup is touching the shock tower and the pedders is not is this correct? there are no pics of the pedders in the limited directions either provided or online from pedders.

Looks good from here

HaddadMotorsports · 04-06-2012, 12:57 AM

Looks good to me too

bpoirier · 04-06-2012, 08:51 AM

I have the same gap on mine and was told it is perfectly normal.

ssmike · 04-06-2012, 08:55 AM

Same issue with mine! It looks like I have even a greater gap than yours so no worries! Here's my thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212458

GreyLS3SS · 04-06-2012, 03:37 PM

Thanks to all that responded I really appreciate the imput. I agree that the stock movement is strange I am looking to getting it back on the ground and testing out system.

GreyLS3SS · 04-06-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

Same issue with mine! It looks like I have even a greater gap than yours so no worries! Here's my thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212458

Not sure how I missed your thread guess didn't look far enough down the page. My instructions didn't say anything about driving it then putting top plate sucks to tighten it up with wrench. Thanks

04-05-2012, 11:31 AM	#1
GreyLS3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wa Posts: 307	pedders Xa install ? I am installing a set of pedders XA coilovers on my SS I have a ? I have a5MM gap between the top bearing and the shock tower mount the bottom is properly installed no gap and the shock itself fills snug and does not move. I left out the soft bushing and lower shock washer as it says in the directions I have 2.5 MM of gap between the top shock nut and the pedders dampening adjustment nut. I will try to post pics. But the stock setup is touching the shock tower and the pedders is not is this correct? there are no pics of the pedders in the limited directions either provided or online from pedders. Last edited by GreyLS3SS; 04-05-2012 at 12:55 PM.

04-05-2012, 04:02 PM	#3
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Those pics are tiny but I'll try. The pic with the Pedders adjustment knob is perfect. No, it will not screw all the way down to the big nut. You will have a gap between the top plate and the top of the strut tower if that's what you're referring to. All your pics look like a perfect install. If you want to see something that will really mess with you, get in and turn the wheels all the way left or right. Get out and look at your strut towers. The gap will be huge on one side and very small on the other. Again, looks right to me. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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04-05-2012, 03:55 PM	#2
NYJETSFAN El Hefe Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	Hey, I am not at home to take a closer look at what you are talking about, but when I get home I will check for you. For now, if you look in my album I have a picture of of my pedders and it appears that I have a slight gap as well.

04-05-2012, 04:05 PM	#4
NYJETSFAN El Hefe Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	I did that while installing my new grille and instantly thought something was wrong. Pete assured me that nothing was wrong..

04-06-2012, 12:57 AM	#7
HaddadMotorsports Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Inglewood Posts: 532	Looks good to me too

04-06-2012, 08:51 AM	#8
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	I have the same gap on mine and was told it is perfectly normal.

04-06-2012, 08:55 AM	#9
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Same issue with mine! It looks like I have even a greater gap than yours so no worries! Here's my thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212458

04-06-2012, 03:37 PM	#10
GreyLS3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wa Posts: 307	Thanks to all that responded I really appreciate the imput. I agree that the stock movement is strange I am looking to getting it back on the ground and testing out system.