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MSull16 · 11-20-2016, 01:27 PM

Me and a buddy put on my 1.5 front 1.4 rear springs on my 2010 SS yesterday and for some reason, the rear looks lower than the front... naturally, I first checked that I didnt put the front springs on the rear and vice versa. I also made sure the springs were right side up on the struts.. Is this something that will self correct after the springs have time to set?

Coleroad · 11-20-2016, 01:36 PM

Did you tighten the control arms after the suspension was loaded. If you tightened them with the suspension unloaded. The bushes twist and act as springs too.

MSull16 · 11-20-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Coleroad

Did you tighten the control arms after the suspension was loaded. If you tightened them with the suspension unloaded. The bushes twist and act as springs too.

No the suspension was loaded. A couple people are telling me that they will settle after a couple week. I just need some piece of mind from a camaro owner. Haha.

MSull16 · 11-21-2016, 09:47 AM

I have heard just a few times since lowering it little noises. No scrapes yet!

Spec · 11-21-2016, 10:26 AM

Did you time all your bushings?

Roasstum1 · 11-21-2016, 02:27 PM

I think the front sets lower from the factory 690mm front 700mm rear +or-5 if I recall.

Roasstum1 · 11-21-2016, 02:28 PM

How much difference do you have now??

mwiteck01@gmail.com · 11-22-2016, 01:42 PM

I had the same problem on my 2012 1LT/RS with the same brand of springs. After timing the bushings and letting it settle, the rear was lower than the front. I went with 1/2 in spacers to raise the rear of the car just a little. Made these with grade 8 nuts and longer upper mounting bolts. Solved the problem, looks great and no issues after 10K miles. Hope this helps. Thanks

11-20-2016, 01:27 PM	#1
MSull16 Drives: '10 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlyand/DC Posts: 245	B&G Performance Springs Me and a buddy put on my 1.5 front 1.4 rear springs on my 2010 SS yesterday and for some reason, the rear looks lower than the front... naturally, I first checked that I didnt put the front springs on the rear and vice versa. I also made sure the springs were right side up on the struts.. Is this something that will self correct after the springs have time to set? Last edited by MSull16; 11-20-2016 at 01:45 PM.

11-22-2016, 01:42 PM	#8
mwiteck01@gmail.com Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 143 View My Garage	I had the same problem on my 2012 1LT/RS with the same brand of springs. After timing the bushings and letting it settle, the rear was lower than the front. I went with 1/2 in spacers to raise the rear of the car just a little. Made these with grade 8 nuts and longer upper mounting bolts. Solved the problem, looks great and no issues after 10K miles. Hope this helps. Thanks __________________

11-20-2016, 01:36 PM	#2
Coleroad Drives: 13 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 315	Did you tighten the control arms after the suspension was loaded. If you tightened them with the suspension unloaded. The bushes twist and act as springs too.

11-21-2016, 09:47 AM	#4
MSull16 Drives: '10 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlyand/DC Posts: 245	I have heard just a few times since lowering it little noises. No scrapes yet!

11-21-2016, 10:26 AM	#5
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Did you time all your bushings?

11-21-2016, 02:27 PM	#6
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	I think the front sets lower from the factory 690mm front 700mm rear +or-5 if I recall.

11-21-2016, 02:28 PM	#7
Roasstum1 EbonyCamaro Drives: Black SS 14 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas Posts: 337 View My Garage	How much difference do you have now??