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RANGERGOD · 03-04-2012, 07:31 AM

I did not think this was common but this thread has brought out more than a few cases.

monstertodd · 03-23-2012, 12:57 PM

So I ended up trying out some pedders springs in the rear.

For my application, the fit and finish seems to be much better with these springs.

Sent from my abacus using precise finger movements......

tadams72 · 03-23-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

So I ended up trying out some pedders springs in the rear.

For my application, the fit and finish seems to be much better with these springs.

Sent from my abacus using precise finger movements......

What's the comparison of performance, ride, stance?

Travis

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1Camaro2SS · 03-23-2012, 03:15 PM

They look great todd! Glad you finally have a solution. They will be much tighter once you lower the car to the ground. Keep us posted how they handle and stay seated once you put some miles on them.

monstertodd · 03-23-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tadams72

What's the comparison of performance, ride, stance?

Travis

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

They look great todd! Glad you finally have a solution. They will be much tighter once you lower the car to the ground. Keep us posted how they handle and stay seated once you put some miles on them.

Will do.

So far, I would say the ride quality is about the same.

But keep in mind, my front springs are Pfadt and my rear springs are Pedders.

I have another issue now though, that I need to figure out.

When I am in a long, right hand, sweeping turn, and you can feel some G's, there is a strange rapping/tapping noise coming from the right hand rear side. It's only in a right hand turn. The problem was there also when I still had the Pfadt springs installed. I'm scratching my head on this one. Anyone have any ideas what it could be?

As far as ride quality goes, so far it seems to be about the same as the Pfadt springs. I will let you know how the springs are seated and if the ride quality changes at all.

JusticePete · 03-23-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

I have another issue now though, that I need to figure out.

When I am in a long, right hand, sweeping turn, and you can feel some G's, there is a strange rapping/tapping noise coming from the right hand rear side. It's only in a right hand turn. The problem was there also when I still had the Pfadt springs installed. I'm scratching my head on this one. Anyone have any ideas what it could be?

There is a TSB out for a tick in the rear. It has something to do with the hub if I remember correctly. The moderator Tag Ur It would be able to direct you to the TSB based on his personal experience.

monstertodd · 03-23-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

There is a TSB out for a tick in the rear. It has something to do with the hub if I remember correctly. The moderator Tag Ur It would be able to direct you to the TSB based on his personal experience.

Thanks I will hit him up.

Rich@BSP · 03-23-2012, 05:15 PM

Check to make sure the exhaust isn't hitting some were.

monstertodd · 04-02-2012, 07:31 PM

Figured out what the ticking noise was. It was the e-brake cables rubbing on the inner wheel weights. Secured the cables like this:

Sent from my abacus using precise finger movements......

1Camaro2SS · 04-02-2012, 08:31 PM

That is strange. Do you think they were rubbing because you have aftermarket rims? I need to check mine although my rims are stock.

monstertodd · 04-02-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

That is strange. Do you think they were rubbing because you have aftermarket rims? I need to check mine although my rims are stock.

Yea, it's definitely due to the wider wheels. My rear wheels are 2 inches wider than stock. And it only happened in turns when the suspension is compressed. You can also see on the inner edge of the wheel, a slight wear mark all the way around the circumference. Definitely never hurts to check and see if your stockers are rubbing though. You never know.

tadams72 · 04-03-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

Yea, it's definitely due to the wider wheels. My rear wheels are 2 inches wider than stock. And it only happened in turns when the suspension is compressed. You can also see on the inner edge of the wheel, a slight wear mark all the way around the circumference. Definitely never hurts to check and see if your stockers are rubbing though. You never know.

Just another idea for you. When I put my 18's on the back I pull the plastic keeper from the bracket on the control arm and slide it down then run the zip ties around the control arm and the keeper. This prevents the cable from being chafed by the tie.

Travis

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monstertodd · 04-03-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tadams72

Just another idea for you. When I put my 18's on the back I pull the plastic keeper from the bracket on the control arm and slide it down then run the zip ties around the control arm and the keeper. This prevents the cable from being chafed by the tie.

Travis

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That is a GREAT idea, wish I'd thought of that!

03-04-2012, 07:31 AM	#85
RANGERGOD IDBZ M.C. Drives: 12' IOM, 2SS, LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus, Ga. Posts: 562	I did not think this was common but this thread has brought out more than a few cases. __________________

03-23-2012, 03:15 PM	#88
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	They look great todd! Glad you finally have a solution. They will be much tighter once you lower the car to the ground. Keep us posted how they handle and stay seated once you put some miles on them. __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

04-02-2012, 08:31 PM	#94
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	That is strange. Do you think they were rubbing because you have aftermarket rims? I need to check mine although my rims are stock. __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

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monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Figured out what the ticking noise was. It was the e-brake cables rubbing on the inner wheel weights. Secured the cables like this: Sent from my abacus using precise finger movements......