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Surfdog SS · 03-12-2022, 10:39 AM

Hey guys I installed bmr 1.4 lowering springs a few months back. Just changed my fluids today and noticed that my strut mount was lifted up about an inch. Is this normal? Wasn't this way when I did the install. I did have the car up on jack stands maybe they just need a little time to compress.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-12-2022, 12:40 PM

One of mine, the passenger side is like this, but not as high. I only went 1.25 on my Camaro. It has been like that for about 9 years and no issues, even put new struts on about 3 years ago, still raised up about a 1/2 inch over the driver side.

Surfdog SS · 03-13-2022, 09:38 AM

I drove the car around the block a few times since I did the oil, trans, and diff fluids. It didn't feel any different but I never noticed this before, 1st time I was under the hood since I did the springs. Anyone else ever seen this before?

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-13-2022, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Surfdog SS

I drove the car around the block a few times since I did the oil, trans, and diff fluids. It didn't feel any different but I never noticed this before, 1st time I was under the hood since I did the springs. Anyone else ever seen this before?

I also installed strut covers on mine so I wouldn't notice it anymore, or worry about it. lol.. Like I said, it's been like that for the entire time, 9 years to date, and no alignment issues either. But check it out..

Surfdog SS · 03-13-2022, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

I also installed strut covers on mine so I wouldn't notice it anymore, or worry about it. lol.. Like I said, it's been like that for the entire time, 9 years to date, and no alignment issues either. But check it out..

Which covers did you go with? I did some googling and saw it's normal. I guess I should have done that first before posting lol

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-13-2022, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfdog SS

Which covers did you go with? I did some googling and saw it's normal. I guess I should have done that first before posting lol

Mine came from Phastek by these folks, but Phastek doesn't have them anymore, but you can still get them directly. Reason I got them is because they screw onto the strut bolt on top of the strut and won't come off until you unscrew them. I did have the "slip on" ones before and they kept on riding up on the rubber top portion of the strut and eventually one of them fell off, but I didn't lose it, so I got these..

https://www.piratemfg.com/pirate-mfg...cap-set-664341

Pkeen · 03-13-2022, 03:33 PM

I could be wrong but I read some where in these forums that that gap is normal even with the stock springs. I'm sure someone will chime in with more info !
I will say mine are more like 3/8" gap.

03-12-2022, 10:39 AM	#1
Surfdog SS Drives: 2015 SS Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 159	Is this normal? Hey guys I installed bmr 1.4 lowering springs a few months back. Just changed my fluids today and noticed that my strut mount was lifted up about an inch. Is this normal? Wasn't this way when I did the install. I did have the car up on jack stands maybe they just need a little time to compress. Attached Images __________________ 2015 2SS M6 Stainless Power LT header w/ hf cats, NPP axle backs, ECS Novi 1500 SC, ATI 10% UD, BMR 1.25 springs, trailing arms, and bushings, short thow shifter, Z28 replica rims, BTR stage 2 centrifugal cam, zl1 pump, FIC 1000, dsx aux pump and flex fuel, monster triple disc. Last edited by Surfdog SS; 03-12-2022 at 10:58 AM.

03-12-2022, 12:40 PM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,047	One of mine, the passenger side is like this, but not as high. I only went 1.25 on my Camaro. It has been like that for about 9 years and no issues, even put new struts on about 3 years ago, still raised up about a 1/2 inch over the driver side. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-13-2022, 09:38 AM	#3
Surfdog SS Drives: 2015 SS Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 159	I drove the car around the block a few times since I did the oil, trans, and diff fluids. It didn't feel any different but I never noticed this before, 1st time I was under the hood since I did the springs. Anyone else ever seen this before? __________________ 2015 2SS M6 Stainless Power LT header w/ hf cats, NPP axle backs, ECS Novi 1500 SC, ATI 10% UD, BMR 1.25 springs, trailing arms, and bushings, short thow shifter, Z28 replica rims, BTR stage 2 centrifugal cam, zl1 pump, FIC 1000, dsx aux pump and flex fuel, monster triple disc.

03-13-2022, 03:33 PM	#7
Pkeen Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs, 2008 Avalanche Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lake Pannasoffkee,Florida Posts: 293	I could be wrong but I read some where in these forums that that gap is normal even with the stock springs. I'm sure someone will chime in with more info ! I will say mine are more like 3/8" gap. __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2ss/rs , M6 ,416ci , K1 rods & crank,weisco -3.0cc dome pistons,.040 head gasket, 11.5 compression,1 3/4" LT ,3" pipes w/x-pipe no cats, Cam Motion cam 239/247 113+3 .621"/604" lift , BTR .660 Platinum dual springs w/Titanium retainers, CAI . Stock ls3 heads,intake,injectors & TB. 515rwhp/500rwtq.