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09-29-2013, 04:43 PM
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2013 Victory Red LS3 Vert
Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Caledonia, MS
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Install lowering springs have problem
I put on new springs today and noticed the strut covers don't go all the way down like they used to. Is this correct or is something wrong?
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09-29-2013, 05:20 PM
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Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wilmington, DE
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Nah you're good, that's just how it is with lowering springs and McPherson struts. Here's a picture of mine to make you feel better...
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 CAI intake, apex scoop, Vmax ported TB, MGW short throw, BMR 1" springs and sways |
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09-29-2013, 05:21 PM
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Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wilmington, DE
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Sorry it's sideways (I don't know how to right it) but you can see we have the same looking strut covers
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CAI intake, apex scoop, Vmax ported TB, MGW short throw, BMR 1" springs and sways |
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09-29-2013, 05:24 PM
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Emerald Coast Camaros
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Tallahassee FL
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That happened to me when I had to remove the struts to get the Strut tower brace installed. Still on factory springs though
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09-29-2013, 05:26 PM
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Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky.
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It is completely normal. Nothing to worry about.
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09-29-2013, 05:27 PM
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Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011
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Very normal.
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09-29-2013, 05:30 PM
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Treasure Coast Camaro 5
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Mine look like that also.
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09-29-2013, 05:35 PM
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yup, just get covers for them..
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09-29-2013, 05:56 PM
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2013 Victory Red LS3 Vert
Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Caledonia, MS
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Damn I just pulled them out
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09-29-2013, 06:53 PM
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2013 Victory Red LS3 Vert
Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Caledonia, MS
Posts: 323
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Oh well, I guess I am just well versed in doing these.
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09-29-2013, 06:55 PM
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2013 Victory Red LS3 Vert
Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Caledonia, MS
Posts: 323
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Another
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09-29-2013, 06:59 PM
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09-30-2013, 10:04 AM
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Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seffner, FL
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That little space between the retaining washer and the shock tower gives the washer clearance to pivot when you turn the steering wheel of the car so like everyone else said it is perfectly normal and you are good to go.
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09-30-2013, 10:25 AM
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Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
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