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05-19-2024, 06:07 PM
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Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Mar 2019
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Lingenfelter Clutch Return Spring
Sorry if I picked the wrong section to post this in, wasn't sure where else it might fit.
I know some folks on here have installed the clutch return spring that Lingenfelter makes, I was curious if anyone had any tips to get the spring mounted into the bracket behind the OBD port. I fussed and fought with it a little earlier and just couldn't get it to mount for the life of me.
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Mods: Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers, CAI Intake w/ APEX Race Scoop, Bo White Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley, Borla ATAK Catback, Full DSE suspension, Bilstein B6 shocks/struts, Yukon 4.11 gears/TrueTrac, 1.25" drop Dyno Tuned by Brian Turner of Dyno Tune Motorsports |
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05-19-2024, 08:28 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021
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I installed it, I don't have any tips but it fought me as well and finally I did get it.
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05-19-2024, 09:09 PM
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Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Mar 2019
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Dang. I appreciate the reply, glad to know I'm not alone in it fighting me at least. I kept seeing everyone say how easy it was and I can't see how. I'll have to get after it again tomorrow. I kept pushing and it'll kinda catch on the edge of the hole, but then it just won't give any to actually go through.
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Mods: Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers, CAI Intake w/ APEX Race Scoop, Bo White Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley, Borla ATAK Catback, Full DSE suspension, Bilstein B6 shocks/struts, Yukon 4.11 gears/TrueTrac, 1.25" drop Dyno Tuned by Brian Turner of Dyno Tune Motorsports |
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05-19-2024, 09:12 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021
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I installed it a couple years ago, I may have bent the hook part of the spring a little to make it go In Easier, I don't exactly remember. I know I thought bit was going to be easy and it wasn't.
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GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights
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05-19-2024, 10:55 PM
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Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Mar 2019
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I've definitely had the same experience. I've done things that should've been a lot harder, but this is the one that's kicking my hind end. I thought about giving it a slight bend, might end up having to actually do that. Crazy this little thing is giving me this kind of fits.
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Mods: Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers, CAI Intake w/ APEX Race Scoop, Bo White Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley, Borla ATAK Catback, Full DSE suspension, Bilstein B6 shocks/struts, Yukon 4.11 gears/TrueTrac, 1.25" drop Dyno Tuned by Brian Turner of Dyno Tune Motorsports |
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05-20-2024, 06:46 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022
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I had to bend one end of the spring also, could not get it on otherwise!
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05-20-2024, 07:50 AM
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Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Mar 2019
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Ok, sounds like I'm not the only one who's had trouble then, I'll definitely trying giving it a little bend. Thanks!
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Mods: Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers, CAI Intake w/ APEX Race Scoop, Bo White Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley, Borla ATAK Catback, Full DSE suspension, Bilstein B6 shocks/struts, Yukon 4.11 gears/TrueTrac, 1.25" drop Dyno Tuned by Brian Turner of Dyno Tune Motorsports |
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05-20-2024, 11:28 AM
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Drives: 2011 2SS, 2006 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2019
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I use T-Handle hook tools for spring removal and install like this one. They have short and long handles, Can be straight or on an angle.
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05-20-2024, 11:41 AM
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Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Mar 2019
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Mods: Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers, CAI Intake w/ APEX Race Scoop, Bo White Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley, Borla ATAK Catback, Full DSE suspension, Bilstein B6 shocks/struts, Yukon 4.11 gears/TrueTrac, 1.25" drop Dyno Tuned by Brian Turner of Dyno Tune Motorsports |
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05-20-2024, 08:26 PM
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Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Mar 2019
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I gave her my very best effort today and managed to punch it through. Thanks for the help & suggestions, everyone!
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2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3
Mods: Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers, CAI Intake w/ APEX Race Scoop, Bo White Ported Throttle Body, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley, Borla ATAK Catback, Full DSE suspension, Bilstein B6 shocks/struts, Yukon 4.11 gears/TrueTrac, 1.25" drop Dyno Tuned by Brian Turner of Dyno Tune Motorsports |
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06-18-2024, 05:12 PM
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Drives: Firebird 95, Equinox 05, Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009
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Installing it is a bit of a chore
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I remember I got a good lamp at the foot well to get a clear, clean view and that helped immensely. Then I had to muscle the spring in... somehow it became easier by moving the seat all the way back and then 'diving' into the footwell head first, kinda' up-side down. Attempting to do it upright got me nowhere as I couldn't see the hooking points behind the pedal... but getting myself up-side down was quick & effective. I'm on the light side of the scale, just about 155-165 pounds and have no previous history with my back (I do have a couple of collarbone and shoulder issues from my motorcyclist daredevil days though) so that might not work for you. Just make sure you wear tight and dependable eye protection.
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