So..Pedders have gone bust...what about my Coilovers?

[grocerygetter]

Yeah...let the dust settle guys. Multiple corporations involved bt Pedders au and Pedders NA.

[DJ-Silver 2SS]

I am hoping for good things for them.


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[BronxxBombers213]

Originally Posted by Awdition

Guys - getting the news that Pedders USA have gone bust made me want to re-check on the condition of my XA Coilovers...to my horror I noticed a trace of oil on both rear shocks (see Pic). Should I be worried? If the seals are going, are they repairable? (I'm in North Texas)...your help would be appreciated!

OP- how long and how many miles have you had these? In december just installed a brand new set purchased in september… I'm afraid to see the same problem one day

[Fast6.3]

Just my two cents pedders coilovers so great why so many failures i dont know but I have t seen any about pfadt or eibach bc whats the point of aying several thousand dollars for crap thats going to fail and no factory backup whether Pete is a good or bad guy pedders should be taking care of its customers instead they give the cold shoulder in my opinion pedders is a shitty comany that does not stand behind it products

[blazzin1]

Originally Posted by bannonm

Man some if you guys are a$$holes. Business is business. Pete was always a nice guy. He sent me free bushings because I posted a complaint about a competitors product. When I wanted to buy a replacement dust cover for my coil over he sent it to me free. As a person he appeared to be a great guy that was trying to make a successful business. It sucks when your business goes sour, but it's not like he wasn't out there trying. Cut him some slack.

Yep, and therein lies part of the problem….Pete gave you free bushings and a free dust cover. Who knows how many other hundreds of people he gave out "freebies" to?!?!? Yes, probably a nice guys, but as you said "business is business", and now's he's in bankruptcy court!!! Imagine that!!!

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by kyle@ridetech.com

Hey Awdition, this post may be of help to you. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335874
If they are leaking you'll want to get them repaired as soon as you can. What will happen as the fluid leaks out is the nitrogen pressure will decrease. This decrease in pressure is going to cause cavitation around the piston as it goes through it's stroke. The cavitation is going to cause pitting on the valve stack and performance is going to drastically reduce. Have you ever seen a boat prop after some use? They look like someone took a miniature ball peen hammer to the backside of the blades. That's what some of the parts on the inside of the shock will look like.

Ridetech, Ridtech ,Ridetech sells suspension.

[tpower]

Pedders or not I am a huge supporter for Pete he has been very professional and very helpful.

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by tpower

Pedders or not I am a huge supporter for Pete he has been very professional and very helpful.

+1

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Pedders is not "going bust." There's some legal trouble between the USA company and the home base in Australia. We don't know anything specific probably because any content posted by either side can be used against them in court. If I were in court for any reason, you better believe I wouldn't say anything to anyone without the approval of my JAG or attorney. I'm sure Pedders is doing very much the same thing by keeping quiet.

exactly! I didn't post anything about Kaylee's fire until I had everything from insurance settled.

[caverman]

Originally Posted by tpower

Pedders or not I am a huge supporter for Pete he has been very professional and very helpful.

+1

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by willhe64

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[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by Fast6.3

Just my two cents pedders coilovers so great why so many failures i dont know but I have t seen any about pfadt or eibach bc whats the point of aying several thousand dollars for crap thats going to fail and no factory backup whether Pete is a good or bad guy pedders should be taking care of its customers instead they give the cold shoulder in my opinion pedders is a shitty comany that does not stand behind it products

Funny, two of the 3 companies you mentioned give me the cold shoulder as well. Honestly Pete give me lots of advise and information that is worth hundreds. Eibach coilovers are horrible, Pfadt coilovers also have issues and warranty wasn't backed up when I had issues, in fact even they turned their back on me that's why now I have Bilstein Pss10s on my car and love them. Try telling me Bilstein doesn't do a good job. If it wasn't for experiencing the sick ass handling of a Pedderized 2010 SS I would've left the Camaro scene a long time ago.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by Fast6.3

Just my two cents pedders coilovers so great why so many failures i dont know but I have t seen any about pfadt or eibach bc whats the point of aying several thousand dollars for crap thats going to fail and no factory backup whether Pete is a good or bad guy pedders should be taking care of its customers instead they give the cold shoulder in my opinion pedders is a shitty comany that does not stand behind it products

They all could have had seal leaks from what I read.There was a period of time 1-2 years ago where there was a bad batch of seals. They have now been upgraded some have found out, on top of no more bad seals(we hope).
Right now Pete cant do anything as all is in limbo so to speak, sucks but the way it is. Go complain to AUS. It is there product after all

[Fast6.3]

Nothing bad about Pete justnpeddersbas company not standing behind there product
Funny had problems with pfadt endlinks sent replacements right away they always answer the phone which Indont know if anybody tried calling pedders
On a diferent note I dont say pete is a bad guy read tons of his posts always helping just pedders attitude rubs me bad to bad they do make nice bushings dont think i will buy from them