Rear Coilover Install Question??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blazzin1 · 04-02-2011, 06:24 PM

I'm in the middle of installing my Pfadt Coilovers, and the rears are giving me some trouble. The Pfadt instructions say to simply "Press the factory OEM rubber bushing out" of the rear upper strut mount plates. Well, that's much easier said than done. Can anyone who has installed these Coilovers give me some advice on this? Is there any way to do this without taking them to a shop with a hydraulic press? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

hypurone · 04-02-2011, 06:42 PM

Because of the shape of the bushings (trapezoidal) they are very difficult to get out with conventional means. I used a sawzall and cut from the inside of the ferrule outward. Once in sections it comes out rather easily...

Avalnch · 04-04-2011, 12:31 AM

Check out my solution here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123818
Retains all your stock parts.

PfadtRacing · 04-04-2011, 04:28 PM

Avalnch is absolutely on the right track here. Using a flat piece of wood, and a socket as a drift would be an excellent way to remove that bearing. Cutting is another good method for bearing removal. If you're still having issues a machine shop or really anyone with a press should be able to get it out no problems.

We replace that stock upper bearing with one of our own design because it allows us to ditch the stock upper spring perch and run a standard diameter linear spring. Using these springs is a huge benefit to our advanced track users because it allows for much easier sourcing of different spring rates for different tracks and conditions.

If anyone has questions with bearing removal just let us know!

blazzin1 · 04-04-2011, 05:18 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I brought them to my work and used a mechanical press, and surprisingly, they popped right out. Thanks, now on to the fun stuff!!!

fargomike · 04-06-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Thanks for all the responses. I brought them to my work and used a mechanical press, and surprisingly, they popped right out. Thanks, now on to the fun stuff!!!

Hey Keith , when you are done you can do mine if you want !

blazzin1 · 04-06-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fargomike

Hey Keith , when you are done you can do mine if you want !

Yeah Sure Mike!!! Bring your car over and we can knock it out in an afternoon over a couple beers!!! I have mine installed now, pretty easy job, I just have to go and adjust the rears up some, and the fronts down some, and get an alignment.

fargomike · 04-06-2011, 09:17 PM

Thanks Keith ,I am actually doing springs , let you know when they are in! I will bring the beer !

04-02-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Rear Coilover Install Question??? I'm in the middle of installing my Pfadt Coilovers, and the rears are giving me some trouble. The Pfadt instructions say to simply "Press the factory OEM rubber bushing out" of the rear upper strut mount plates. Well, that's much easier said than done. Can anyone who has installed these Coilovers give me some advice on this? Is there any way to do this without taking them to a shop with a hydraulic press? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

04-02-2011, 06:42 PM	#2
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	Because of the shape of the bushings (trapezoidal) they are very difficult to get out with conventional means. I used a sawzall and cut from the inside of the ferrule outward. Once in sections it comes out rather easily... __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

04-04-2011, 12:31 AM	#3
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Check out my solution here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123818 Retains all your stock parts. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

04-06-2011, 09:17 PM	#8
fargomike The Dude Abides Drives: Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fargo , ND Posts: 489	Thanks Keith ,I am actually doing springs , let you know when they are in! I will bring the beer ! __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/LS3/M6 Kooks 1 7/8 Ceramic Coated Headers, Borla ATAK CB , JRE Tune , Halltech Yellow Jacket CAI ,VMax Ported TB, PFADT Coilovers,Forgestar CF5's Textured Gunmetal w/Nitto Invo's 275/315 ,Hurst Billet Plus 2 Shifter AAC P13W Plasma LEDw/DRL Harness ,30% Tinting,

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04-04-2011, 04:28 PM	#4
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Avalnch is absolutely on the right track here. Using a flat piece of wood, and a socket as a drift would be an excellent way to remove that bearing. Cutting is another good method for bearing removal. If you're still having issues a machine shop or really anyone with a press should be able to get it out no problems. We replace that stock upper bearing with one of our own design because it allows us to ditch the stock upper spring perch and run a standard diameter linear spring. Using these springs is a huge benefit to our advanced track users because it allows for much easier sourcing of different spring rates for different tracks and conditions. If anyone has questions with bearing removal just let us know!

04-04-2011, 05:18 PM	#5
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Thanks for all the responses. I brought them to my work and used a mechanical press, and surprisingly, they popped right out. Thanks, now on to the fun stuff!!!