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760bowtie · 05-29-2015, 11:25 AM

So I got to installing my 1.25" front setup and even though it doesn't sit as well as my 1" setup I am able to get it on the cushion, but I do experience the slip off your talking about. As soon as I release the spring, it'll slip off a little bit off of the cushion.

With my 1" springs the spring sits flush with about 1/2 of the cushion. With the 1.25" springs the spring sits flush with only about 1/4 of the cushion. The first pic is my 1" spring, second is the 1.25" spring.

BMR, will leaving the spring like that be fine?

AKA chaoss · 05-31-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 760bowtie

So I got to installing my 1.25" front setup and even though it doesn't sit as well as my 1" setup I am able to get it on the cushion, but I do experience the slip off your talking about. As soon as I release the spring, it'll slip off a little bit off of the cushion.

With my 1" springs the spring sits flush with about 1/2 of the cushion. With the 1.25" springs the spring sits flush with only about 1/4 of the cushion. The first pic is my 1" spring, second is the 1.25" spring.

BMR, will leaving the spring like that be fine?

Yep, thats what we (the OP and myself) were talking about

760bowtie · 05-31-2015, 09:01 AM

Yea I did the same as you. The strut looks centered in the spring so I finished the install and took it out for a spin. Didn't hear or notice anything wrong, but I'm still waiting to see what BMR says about it before I go get an alignment.

15cammedSS · 05-31-2015, 06:53 PM

So it seems like the lower the spring, the worse it sits on that yellow cushion....

15cammedSS · 05-31-2015, 06:56 PM

I got the drivers side to sit ok enough to where I think it will "settle" but my pass side spring isn't cooperating at all! :( ugh Brand new car and it's been on jack stands just as longer than I've been able to drive it :( NOT good start to my change from import to domestic world lol

15cammedSS · 05-31-2015, 06:59 PM

Are you using a spring compressor 760bowtie?

AKA chaoss · 05-31-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 15cammedSS

Are you using a spring compressor 760bowtie?

Why hasnt BMR addressed this issue yet?

15cammedSS · 05-31-2015, 07:31 PM

All they told me was to rotate the tophat and yellow cushion. :/

760bowtie · 05-31-2015, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 15cammedSS

Are you using a spring compressor 760bowtie?

No, not using a spring compressor.

15cammedSS · 05-31-2015, 08:52 PM

Kewl.....neither am I. Just tryin to see wthell I'm doin wrong or what's goin on :(

15cammedSS · 05-31-2015, 09:27 PM

This is really pissing me off lol springs install supposed to be EASY job :(

760bowtie · 05-31-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA chaoss

Why hasnt BMR addressed this issue yet?

I'm hoping they will address it tomorrow or sometime during the week. Given that it was the weekend, I didn't expect them to reply to the thread. If I don't hear anything by Tuesday or Wednesday, I'll PM them or shoot them an email.

760bowtie · 05-31-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 15cammedSS

This is really pissing me off lol springs install supposed to be EASY job :(

Did you try the rears yet?

15cammedSS · 06-01-2015, 08:35 AM

Nah I haven't gotten to the rears. Didn't want to take a chance in scratching them or something if I'm gonna have to send them back :( I'm gonna call BMR here n a lil bit. See what they say. I also brought the assy with me today so after work, I'm gonna stop by the shop n c what they think as well

05-29-2015, 11:25 AM	#43
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	So I got to installing my 1.25" front setup and even though it doesn't sit as well as my 1" setup I am able to get it on the cushion, but I do experience the slip off your talking about. As soon as I release the spring, it'll slip off a little bit off of the cushion. With my 1" springs the spring sits flush with about 1/2 of the cushion. With the 1.25" springs the spring sits flush with only about 1/4 of the cushion. The first pic is my 1" spring, second is the 1.25" spring. BMR, will leaving the spring like that be fine? Attached Images __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

05-31-2015, 09:01 AM	#45
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Yea I did the same as you. The strut looks centered in the spring so I finished the install and took it out for a spin. Didn't hear or notice anything wrong, but I'm still waiting to see what BMR says about it before I go get an alignment. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

05-31-2015, 06:53 PM	#46
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	So it seems like the lower the spring, the worse it sits on that yellow cushion.... Attached Images

05-31-2015, 06:56 PM	#47
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	I got the drivers side to sit ok enough to where I think it will "settle" but my pass side spring isn't cooperating at all! :( ugh Brand new car and it's been on jack stands just as longer than I've been able to drive it :( NOT good start to my change from import to domestic world lol

05-31-2015, 06:59 PM	#48
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	Are you using a spring compressor 760bowtie?

05-31-2015, 07:31 PM	#50
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	All they told me was to rotate the tophat and yellow cushion. :/

05-31-2015, 08:52 PM	#52
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	Kewl.....neither am I. Just tryin to see wthell I'm doin wrong or what's goin on :(

05-31-2015, 09:27 PM	#53
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	This is really pissing me off lol springs install supposed to be EASY job :(

06-01-2015, 08:35 AM	#56
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	Nah I haven't gotten to the rears. Didn't want to take a chance in scratching them or something if I'm gonna have to send them back :( I'm gonna call BMR here n a lil bit. See what they say. I also brought the assy with me today so after work, I'm gonna stop by the shop n c what they think as well