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Lnch Mny · 03-07-2021, 09:13 PM

I was looking at buying PEDDERS XA COILOVER KIT. I haven’t seen a whole lot on the install. My question is will I have to drill a hole in the truck for them? I read where if you install the BC coilovers you have to drill a hole in the trunk to get to the adjustment knob.

flht99b · 03-08-2021, 03:25 AM

No, no drilling hole in trunk. To adjust the rears you need to lay on your back behind the rear wheels and reach up to the top of the strut where the upper spring mount is to turn the knob for adjustments. You do have to drill a small hole in the upper spring mount which bolts to the body so a short piece of cable attached to the shock adjuster with a knob on the end which is your rear shock adjuster. The instructions show exactly where (via measurements) the hole is drilled in the upper shock mount so the cable can pass thru. My XA's have been installed at least 6 or 7 years I believe, no issues.

Lnch Mny · 03-08-2021, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by flht99b

No, no drilling hole in trunk. To adjust the rears you need to lay on your back behind the rear wheels and reach up to the top of the strut where the upper spring mount is to turn the knob for adjustments. You do have to drill a small hole in the upper spring mount which bolts to the body so a short piece of cable attached to the shock adjuster with a knob on the end which is your rear shock adjuster. The instructions show exactly where (via measurements) the hole is drilled in the upper shock mount so the cable can pass thru. My XA's have been installed at least 6 or 7 years I believe, no issues.

Thanks!! Sounds like I need to just sit tight till they come back in stock and scoop some up. I'm trying to only have to do all my suspension work once. I already have new trailing arms, toe links, and solid rear cradle bushings waiting.

leemozoid · 03-09-2021, 07:21 PM

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Thanks!! Sounds like I need to just sit tight till they come back in stock and scoop some up. I'm trying to only have to do all my suspension work once. I already have new trailing arms, toe links, and solid rear cradle bushings waiting.

The Strange coilovers have the adjustment knobs at the bottom. No drilling at all. Those are the ones that come with the BMR drag suspension. Very easy to reach and adjust with just a floor jack.

Clarkstar · 03-09-2021, 07:33 PM

I have Pedders coil overs. The rears have a cable extension that comes with the kit so you don't have to drill holes. They are very nice imo. I've been on them for almost 3 years now.

terry_b · 03-09-2021, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by flht99b

No, no drilling hole in trunk.

Just like he said, when you take everything apart you'll need to drill holes in the upper shock mount. It's hard to adjust without having the car up.

If you have an older car, look into which version of the shock mount you have. The 1LE cars got a redesigned version and then later they put it on other cars. How you mount up the shock mount to the pedders coil over changes depending on which type you have - that goes for the front and rear if I remember right.

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03-07-2021, 09:13 PM	#1
Lnch Mny Drives: IBM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 266 View My Garage	Coilover question... Pedders I was looking at buying PEDDERS XA COILOVER KIT. I haven’t seen a whole lot on the install. My question is will I have to drill a hole in the truck for them? I read where if you install the BC coilovers you have to drill a hole in the trunk to get to the adjustment knob.

03-08-2021, 03:25 AM	#2
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,574 View My Garage	No, no drilling hole in trunk. To adjust the rears you need to lay on your back behind the rear wheels and reach up to the top of the strut where the upper spring mount is to turn the knob for adjustments. You do have to drill a small hole in the upper spring mount which bolts to the body so a short piece of cable attached to the shock adjuster with a knob on the end which is your rear shock adjuster. The instructions show exactly where (via measurements) the hole is drilled in the upper shock mount so the cable can pass thru. My XA's have been installed at least 6 or 7 years I believe, no issues. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter & SS brake lines, ZLI calipers, rotors & pads, BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle & diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers w/HF cats, GMPP touring axle back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Forgeline 20x9.5 & 20x11 DS3 whls, 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 tires, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console & Grant steering wheel.

03-09-2021, 07:33 PM	#5
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	I have Pedders coil overs. The rears have a cable extension that comes with the kit so you don't have to drill holes. They are very nice imo. I've been on them for almost 3 years now. Attached Images __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.