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SS_Dave · 05-11-2025, 08:31 PM

Anyone in the DFW area that has done Pedders coilovers wanna show me how the heck to do these?

Maybe I'm being obtuse or paranoid about this. But the instructions they came with are minimal at best. I've found older more verbose instructions, but getting a tad confused and also don't knowif there's been design changes since those writeups. Just finding myself really unsure and want to be right before I put it all back together. Especially since I have the whole cradle out for other components as well.

I think I need a solid video for dummies on these.

SkunkJunk420 · 05-12-2025, 11:15 AM

https://youtu.be/DTF6FOPFxPk?si=HukP4jAHfjws_A_A

https://youtu.be/1ulr6abZ13Y?si=IW7HhGeLy1VtW0eP

I used these videos to help put my pedders coils on. Im not a mechanic but this was an easy install. You dont have to cut the trunk like in the video, you just drill a hole on the rear bracket. Good luck, you got this!

SS_Dave · 05-12-2025, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkunkJunk420

https://youtu.be/DTF6FOPFxPk?si=HukP4jAHfjws_A_A

https://youtu.be/1ulr6abZ13Y?si=IW7HhGeLy1VtW0eP

I used these videos to help put my pedders coils on. Im not a mechanic but this was an easy install. You dont have to cut the trunk like in the video, you just drill a hole on the rear bracket. Good luck, you got this!

Saw his front one, but kind of ignored it since BC. But it looks like they're about the same. And not hard. Will check out the back as well.

SS_Dave · 05-12-2025, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkunkJunk420

https://youtu.be/DTF6FOPFxPk?si=HukP4jAHfjws_A_A

https://youtu.be/1ulr6abZ13Y?si=IW7HhGeLy1VtW0eP

I used these videos to help put my pedders coils on. Im not a mechanic but this was an easy install. You dont have to cut the trunk like in the video, you just drill a hole on the rear bracket. Good luck, you got this!

Never saw him calculating height adjustment, though. I'm wondering if they come pre-set to stock height or what? And can you measure and set them to be effectively 1.25" or whatever you want lower before even installing? Or do you have to install, re-clock, and then jack up and set them?

MSgt O · 05-12-2025, 07:31 PM

usually you set final ride height/alignment once installed unless there are markings on the strut for ride height to "pre-set" them before install, but I have never seen that

SS_Dave · 05-12-2025, 07:44 PM

I found no markings, but they say they’re defaulted between 1 to 1.5. So I just measured and made sure they were locked in to same height. At least that’s the way the rear is since you have to pull them apart first. So I’ve got them built and we’ll see after I get the cradle in how far off I am from what I want.

MSgt O · 05-13-2025, 11:41 AM

Good Luck! I have a a set of Ridetech coilovers coming, so Ill be doing this exact job in a week or so...excited to see the car once theyre installed!

05-11-2025, 08:31 PM	#1
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 548	coilover install help Anyone in the DFW area that has done Pedders coilovers wanna show me how the heck to do these? Maybe I'm being obtuse or paranoid about this. But the instructions they came with are minimal at best. I've found older more verbose instructions, but getting a tad confused and also don't knowif there's been design changes since those writeups. Just finding myself really unsure and want to be right before I put it all back together. Especially since I have the whole cradle out for other components as well. I think I need a solid video for dummies on these.

05-12-2025, 11:15 AM	#2
SkunkJunk420 Drives: camaros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 868 View My Garage	https://youtu.be/DTF6FOPFxPk?si=HukP4jAHfjws_A_A https://youtu.be/1ulr6abZ13Y?si=IW7HhGeLy1VtW0eP I used these videos to help put my pedders coils on. Im not a mechanic but this was an easy install. You dont have to cut the trunk like in the video, you just drill a hole on the rear bracket. Good luck, you got this!

05-12-2025, 07:31 PM	#5
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 917	usually you set final ride height/alignment once installed unless there are markings on the strut for ride height to "pre-set" them before install, but I have never seen that

05-12-2025, 07:44 PM	#6
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 548	I found no markings, but they say they’re defaulted between 1 to 1.5. So I just measured and made sure they were locked in to same height. At least that’s the way the rear is since you have to pull them apart first. So I’ve got them built and we’ll see after I get the cradle in how far off I am from what I want.

05-13-2025, 11:41 AM	#7
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 917	Good Luck! I have a a set of Ridetech coilovers coming, so Ill be doing this exact job in a week or so...excited to see the car once theyre installed!