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Leo72793 · 01-28-2019, 10:12 PM

With lowering springs, if one strut bolt is a few threads further through the top mount than the other, would that cause issues with driving straight even though the alignment is all within proper spec?

The driver side has 2-4 more threads through the top nut in the mount than the passenger. My car pulls to the right even though its got fantastic alignment.

Gordy87 · 01-29-2019, 05:24 AM

Did you have an alignment done after installing the springs? Anytime you break the bolts loose and move things around, it is recommened you have one done. I attempted getting my bolts back in the exact spot they were after changing mine, and even though it didnt pull noticeably, the alignment was still off and wore the tires. It will also depend on what drop you went with. The caster and camber are more then likely off. Dont think the bolt being run in more is the true problem.

BMR Sales · 01-29-2019, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

With lowering springs, if one strut bolt is a few threads further through the top mount than the other, would that cause issues with driving straight even though the alignment is all within proper spec?

The driver side has 2-4 more threads through the top nut in the mount than the passenger. My car pulls to the right even though its got fantastic alignment.

are you talking about this gap? it's normal but it should be close side to side

Leo72793 · 01-29-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordy87

Did you have an alignment done after installing the springs? Anytime you break the bolts loose and move things around, it is recommened you have one done. I attempted getting my bolts back in the exact spot they were after changing mine, and even though it didnt pull noticeably, the alignment was still off and wore the tires. It will also depend on what drop you went with. The caster and camber are more then likely off. Dont think the bolt being run in more is the true problem.

I did. its very within spec.

Leo72793 · 01-29-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

are you talking about this gap? it's normal but it should be close side to side

no not that. The actual nut that tightens that mount down

Tajefe Couple · 01-29-2019, 10:40 PM

Did you re-clock your bushings. Not sure would matter with the nuts but probably the ride if not done.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153188

Leo72793 · 01-30-2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

Did you re-clock your bushings. Not sure would matter with the nuts but probably the ride if not done.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153188

NO i didnt. I talked with my alignment guy and were going to follow the above guide. lift it up, loosed front and bounce it with us pushing down, then tighten them and do the front. gunna be a fun 7am xD

Gordy87 · 01-30-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

I did. its very within spec.

Oh ok. Looks luke you have a plan already, but one thing I remembered with mine, even after I had my alignment done, was that the sway bar had loosened up on the driver side. May be worth double and tripke checking all the bolts and nuts while in there. Best of luck.

Leo72793 · 01-30-2019, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordy87

Oh ok. Looks luke you have a plan already, but one thing I remembered with mine, even after I had my alignment done, was that the sway bar had loosened up on the driver side. May be worth double and tripke checking all the bolts and nuts while in there. Best of luck.

Will do. Thanks!

Tajefe Couple · 02-02-2019, 08:59 PM

I've heard instead of trying to bounce the car on a rack or stands some leave things loose and take a lap around the parking lot then pull on the rack and tighten.
Curious if you got things worked out?

Leo72793 · 02-05-2019, 11:12 AM

Had the entire suspension loosened and adjusted. Says the rears have to be at the camber in the photo

EDIT: Car is straight when driving BUT the steering wheel is off to the right, if i cente rit i go left.

Leo72793 · 02-05-2019, 09:15 PM

Figured my heights per corner

Driver Front: 28 3/4" ground to fender
Pass Front: 28 3/8" To fender
Driver Rear: 28 3/4" To fender
Pass Rear: 28 ~3/4"

Seems the pass front is almost a half inch too high

VR Baron · 02-05-2019, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

Figured my heights per corner

Driver Front: 28 3/4" ground to fender
Pass Front: 28 3/8" To fender
Driver Rear: 28 3/4" To fender
Pass Rear: 28 ~3/4"

Seems the pass front is almost a half inch too high

Looks like 3/8” low unless you meant driver front. My passenger from stock or with Hotchkis springs was 1/8” higher

Leo72793 · 02-06-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Looks like 3/8” low unless you meant driver front. My passenger from stock or with Hotchkis springs was 1/8” higher

One of the nuts retaining the front strut is not as far through the top nut. going to level them then recheck height

01-28-2019, 10:12 PM	#1
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,190	Installed Lowering springs With lowering springs, if one strut bolt is a few threads further through the top mount than the other, would that cause issues with driving straight even though the alignment is all within proper spec? The driver side has 2-4 more threads through the top nut in the mount than the passenger. My car pulls to the right even though its got fantastic alignment. __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

01-29-2019, 10:40 PM	#6
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	Did you re-clock your bushings. Not sure would matter with the nuts but probably the ride if not done. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153188 __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

02-02-2019, 08:59 PM	#10
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	I've heard instead of trying to bounce the car on a rack or stands some leave things loose and take a lap around the parking lot then pull on the rack and tighten. Curious if you got things worked out? __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

02-05-2019, 11:12 AM	#11
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,190	Had the entire suspension loosened and adjusted. Says the rears have to be at the camber in the photo EDIT: Car is straight when driving BUT the steering wheel is off to the right, if i cente rit i go left. Attached Images __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp Last edited by Leo72793; 02-05-2019 at 06:16 PM.

02-05-2019, 09:15 PM	#12
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,190	Figured my heights per corner Driver Front: 28 3/4" ground to fender Pass Front: 28 3/8" To fender Driver Rear: 28 3/4" To fender Pass Rear: 28 ~3/4" Seems the pass front is almost a half inch too high __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

01-29-2019, 05:24 AM	#2
Gordy87 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 300 View My Garage	Did you have an alignment done after installing the springs? Anytime you break the bolts loose and move things around, it is recommened you have one done. I attempted getting my bolts back in the exact spot they were after changing mine, and even though it didnt pull noticeably, the alignment was still off and wore the tires. It will also depend on what drop you went with. The caster and camber are more then likely off. Dont think the bolt being run in more is the true problem.